Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Recap (February 2025)
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My name is Kellen Hoard, and I currently serve as one of the Representatives of the General Public on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. I am an undergraduate student, and the youngest person to ever serve on the Committee. For those of you unfamiliar with the CCAC, it was established in 2003 by Congress to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on the themes and designs of all US coins and medals. The CCAC serves as an informed, experienced and impartial resource to the Secretary of the Treasury and represents the interests of American citizens and collectors.
This is the eighth installment of my updates about what the CCAC is doing at its meetings. I think it is critical that the collecting community have insight into and input to the CCAC, and will try to answer any questions you may have.
Here is my update for the CCAC meeting on February 18, 2025.
- Candidate designs for the 2026 Iowa Innovation Dollar celebrating Dr. Norman Borlaug were discussed in consultation with Eric Baker, Director of Strategic Operations for the Governor of Iowa. The CCAC recommended the following reverse design:
- Candidate designs for the 2026 Minnesota Innovation Dollar celebrating Mobile Refrigeration were discussed in consultation with Nicauris Heredia Rosario, Policy Advisor to the Governor of Minnesota, and David Keller, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations for the Minnesota Historical Society. The CCAC recommended the following reverse design:
- Candidate designs for the 2026 Wisconsin Innovation Dollar celebrating the Cray-1 Supercomputer were discussed in consultation with Derek Campbell, Policy Advisor to the Governor of Wisconsin; Stacey Allen, Vice President of Brand Strategy, Engagement, and Activation for Hewlett Packard Enterprise; and Paul Rosien, Director of HPC/AI Customer Evangelism & Community Programs for Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The CCAC recommended the following reverse design, although there will be multiple revisions made by the Mint between our recommendation and the final product on the suggestion of stakeholders to ensure historical accuracy:
- Candidate designs for the 2026 California Innovation Dollar celebrating Steve Jobs were discussed in consultation with Dee Dee Myers, Director of the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. The CCAC recommended the following reverse design:
- Candidate designs for the 2027 and 2028 Platinum Proof series were discussed. The next three-coin set, which will be released from 2026-2028, will celebrate the "Founding Charters" - the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The CCAC previously approved a 2026 DOI design, but requested major revisions to the next designs in the series. In this meeting, the Mint brought back design proposals with the requested revisions implemented. Consequently, the CCAC recommended the following designs for 2027 and 2028:
- To recognize the 25th anniversary of the issuance of the Sacagawea Dollar, the United States Mint is considering minting 24k half ounce gold coins featuring the design of the original coin. The CCAC had relatively few comments on the design. There was some discussion among members about whether inscriptions of weight and fineness should be included, but the Committee ultimately recommended the original design without those inscriptions. There was also brief conversation about enhancing the tail feathers on the eagle, though no formal recommendations were made in this regard.
- Future concepts for the Native American $1 Coin Program were discussed. In particular, the Mint is considering featuring Susan La Flesche Picotte on the 2027 piece and "surfing" on the 2028 piece. The Mint also sought suggestions from CCAC members about other people or themes to consider in future years. The CCAC had few comments in general on this subject, although Dr. Christopher Capozzola, Sam Gelberd, and myself raised a few different suggestions for indigenous people worthy of consideration.
Let me know if you have any questions about the work done in this meeting; I will try to answer as well as I can, but there are contraints on what I am able to share publicly. Please remember that the CCAC does not make the final decision; instead, it makes its recommendation (alongside the Commission of Fine Arts) to the Secretary of the Treasury. If you would like to watch the February meeting in full in order to see all of the deliberations, it is available on Youtube here.
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I like the Wisconsin quarter. While baffled at why such a simple design will require multiple revisions, I hope the design keeps this original look.
Thank you for the update.
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
Thank you for the update.
I didn't realize George Bush grew up in Iowa! As for the California dollar, I just don't see how that will look good on a coin.
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How about a gold Lincoln cent for 2025 or 2026. Could you suggest that to the committee? Would be nice to have for the possible end of the cent. Also affordable and accessible to many at 3 grams
Im liking the themes for the most part, some minor comments-
"Hero for the Hungry" might be better messaging than the existing tagline to convey significance of Borlaug's achievements. (lol, does does of look like George bush)
Not a fan of the box truck decals, too much of a mixed bag of products. Something more cohesive or practical, and then you could put Minnesota on the cab. Maybe someone driving the truck, milkman or something.
Not sure about this one, maybe the font is too modern and futuristic?
I'd echo @tomB on that one, might be a better photo.
Would you happen to know the ballpark range of potential pricing for the Sac Commem?
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Any discussion of the 2026 quarters and dollar celebrating the 250th anniversary? At this stage I might expect at least a planning discussion. For instance, up to 5 quarters are authorized. Have the number and general design characteristics of each been suggested or decided?
Yes, it will keep the original look - the main change for this design is to ensure the number of modules in the supercomputer is technically accurate to the historical reality.
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I don't know the pricing, sorry! That's on the business side, and will depend on a number of variables.
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Yes, we have already discussed those! See my earlier posts.
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Regarding 250th anniversary, so nothing new then? The five quarter themes outlined in October are cast in stone? It would be more appropriate and educational to use subjects that have an historical relationship specific to independence. I believe that’s what we’re celebrating. As I read the enabling Act, the only mandated design had to do with women’s’ contribution to independence, which appears to be missing. Lots of things to choose from in general and specific to women as required.
Iowa, if George Bush and Chevy Chase had a son.
Sorry, not a fan of any of these other than the Sacajawea.
I'm sure we can do better.
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Thank you for an excellent report!
On the Sacagawea Dollar, the weight and fineness could be incused into the edge prior to the strike.
For #7, why “Surfing” for the Native American 2028 $1 coin? How is that tied to Native Americans? I thought ALL people partake in surfing? Please educate me. Thanks.
Steve
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https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
It would Sell out unless it was produced in semi high quantity's .
I would have to buy some Lincoln/ constitutional gold.
Native Hawaiian surfers?
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They briefly discussed their rationale during the 02.18.25 CCAC meeting.
See the video link at the end of the OP, starting at 4:16:45.
Edited for clarity.
Understood! That reminds me way back in the early 1980's when I started a Tax Prep business, the IRS had a rule that if you were out of the country on April 15th, you got an automatic extension without having to fill out and mail in an extension form. In June, a new client came in, and I asked him if he had a copy of the extension he filed with the IRS? He said he doesn't need one, as he was out of the country on 4/15. I said OK, and casually asked him where he was? He told me he was in Hawaii.
This same guy then asked if he could deduct the cost of his marijuana, since he's filing a "Joint" return.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
As usual, thank you.
Surfing was popularized by a native Hawaiian in the 1920's. There is a statue of him on the beach.
The CCAC has finished its consideration of the designs; it is the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to make the ultimate selections and, if they wish, to change those selections.
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The Mint's explanation, in short, was: "Heʻe nalu (Surfing) is deeply rooted in Native Hawaiian culture and history. For centuries, Hawaiian men and women practiced it as a favored pastime demonstrating one’s physical prowess and mastery of the waves. Driven by the contributions of Native Hawaiian surfers, this Pacific sport has evolved into a global industry retaining its profound cultural heritage and reverence for the ocean." For a longer, more thorough explanation, see our discussion on the recording of the meeting I linked.
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We have more than enough dead people on coins. Artistry is dead in American coinage, a death that started in 1909 and finished in 1948. No thanks to Steve Jobs on a coin either, and not much good to say about the Innovation Dollar designs.
The Innovation Dollars were supposed to honor innovaTIONS, not innovaTORS. I love me some Steve Jobs, but the coin needs to honor the Apple I.
I have always wanted to see native American coins that depict as many chiefs are were recorded in official images.
Sitting Bull: A Hunkpapa Lakota chief known for his leadership during resistance against U.S. government policies.
Crazy Horse: An Oglala Lakota warrior who fought against the U.S. government to preserve the traditions and way of life of his people.
Geronimo: An Apache leader who resisted Mexican and American expansion into Apache tribal lands.
Tecumseh: A Shawnee chief who attempted to create a pan-Indian alliance to resist American expansion.
Red Cloud: An Oglala Lakota chief who led successful campaigns against the U.S. Army during Red Cloud's War.
Chief Joseph: A Nez Perce leader famous for his tactical skills and his statement "I will fight no more forever".
Cochise: An Apache chief who fought against Mexican and American forces to protect his people's territory.
Pontiac: An Odawa chief who led a rebellion against British colonization after the French and Indian War.
Black Hawk: A Sauk leader who resisted the forced relocation of his people.
Osceola: A Seminole leader who led resistance against the U.S. government during the Second Seminole War.
These coins could be of similar image style of those done on the $5 gold coins.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/770/text
COIN REVERSE.—The design on the reverse of each
coin issued under this subsection shall bear the following:
(i) An image or images emblematic of one of the
following from one of the 50 States, the District of
Columbia, or the territories of the United States:
(I) A significant innovation.
(II) An innovator.
(III) A group of innovators.
Steve Jobs meets criteria II, and he's responsible (directly or indirectly) for more than just the Apple I.