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On April 8, the twenty-third coin of the "American Innovation" series was issued, which on this occasion represents the state of Alabama, and is dedicated to the invention of the Saturn V rocket, developed to support the Apollo space program for human exploration. to the moon. NASA launched 13 Saturn V rockets between 1967 and 1973.
The Saturn V rocket was designed and built at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, under the supervision of aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun. The "Heavy Lift Vehicle" was 363 feet tall, the height of a 36-story building. During launch, the rocket generated 7.6 million pounds of thrust, more power than 85 Hoover Dams.
NASA launched the first Saturn V rocket for the Apollo 4 mission in 1967, and the last Saturn V would be launched in 1973, without a crew, solely to transport the Skylab space station to Earth orbit.
In the design on the back we can see a representation of the strength and power of the Saturn V rocket when taking off, with the moon as a backdrop. There are also inscriptions of the name of the state "ALABAMA", the name of the issuing country "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the name of the aircraft "SATURN V".
Designed by Justin Kunz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill, the obverse features the same design common to the entire series, featuring the image of the Statue of Liberty in profile and the inscriptions “$1” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” (IN GOD WE TRUST).
The coins of this series show the year of minting or issue, the mint mark and the text “E PLURIBUS UNUM” (of many, one) on the edge of the coins.
Coin characteristics
Country USA
Series American Innovation
Year 2024
Face value 1 dollar
Composition Zinc, Manganese, Nickel and Copper
Weight 8.1g
Diameter 26.5mm
Mint Houses Philadelphia – P
Denver – D
San Francisco – S (Proof)
Reverse design Craig Campbell
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