The 2019 version of the Native American Coin and Currency set not only has a great story behind it but includes a special finished coin.  The $1 Series 2017 note features a serial number beginning with “1959” to correspond to the launch year of the Atlas-Agena spacecraft shown on the coin.  The coin reverse design highlights the contributions of Native Americans to the U.S. Space Program.  Mary Golda Ross (Cherokee) was one of the first female American Indians engineers and she helped to develop the Agena spacecraft for the Gemini and Apollo Programs.  Astronaut John Herrington (Chickasaw) completed three spacewalks on the International Space Station in 2002.

Product Highlights:

·         2019 Native American $1 coin with Enhanced Uncirculated finish

·         2017 Note with “1959” serial number

·         NGC has determined the finish on this coin to be “Special” and describes it as SP

MIKE’S TAKE:

This set is a great way to tell the story of America’s space program and the contributions Native Americans have made.  The Enhanced Uncirculated finish on the coin really makes this set stand out.  The Coin & Currency sets from the US Mint have been a favorite with seasoned and novice collectors alike.