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Today, January 7, 2025, the United States Mint issued the twenty-sixth one-dollar coin in the "American Innovation" series, a coin that recognizes the State of Arkansas and honors Raye Montague, the first person to design a warship using a computer.Raye Montague
Raye Montague was a pioneering African-American naval engineer who left an indelible mark on the history of naval engineering and technology. Born on January 21, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Montague overcame numerous racial and gender barriers to become a key figure in the United States Navy. Her work revolutionized ship design, paving the way for advancements in the naval industry.
Montague began working for the U.S. Navy as a typist, having initially been barred from a position as an engineer. However, her talent and perseverance enabled her to rise through the ranks. In the 1970s, while working as a systems engineer, she led the development of computer-aided design (CAD) applied to shipbuilding.
In 1971, she was tasked with designing a ship under a tight deadline. Using her expertise in programming and computer systems, she managed to design the USS Oliver Hazard Perry, a frigate, in less than 19 hours, a process that previously took months. This achievement marked a turning point in the way ships were designed and established her as a pioneer in the field.
Raye Montague received numerous awards and honors for her work, but was often overlooked due to the prejudices of the time. Over time, however, her story began to be recognized and celebrated as an example of resilience, innovation, and excellence. She was inducted into the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame and received recognition from engineering and civil rights organizations.
Raye Montague passed away on October 10, 2018 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as an inspiration to women and people of color in technical and scientific fields.
Montague not only broke barriers, but also demonstrated the power of technology to transform industries. She is remembered as a pioneer whose work opened doors for future generations of engineers, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.
Montague began working for the U.S. Navy as a typist, having initially been barred from a position as an engineer. However, her talent and perseverance enabled her to rise through the ranks. In the 1970s, while working as a systems engineer, she led the development of computer-aided design (CAD) applied to shipbuilding.
In 1971, she was tasked with designing a ship under a tight deadline. Using her expertise in programming and computer systems, she managed to design the USS Oliver Hazard Perry, a frigate, in less than 19 hours, a process that previously took months. This achievement marked a turning point in the way ships were designed and established her as a pioneer in the field.
Raye Montague received numerous awards and honors for her work, but was often overlooked due to the prejudices of the time. Over time, however, her story began to be recognized and celebrated as an example of resilience, innovation, and excellence. She was inducted into the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame and received recognition from engineering and civil rights organizations.
Raye Montague passed away on October 10, 2018 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as an inspiration to women and people of color in technical and scientific fields.
Montague not only broke barriers, but also demonstrated the power of technology to transform industries. She is remembered as a pioneer whose work opened doors for future generations of engineers, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.
The reverse design of the Arkansas $1 coin features Raye Montague visualizing a U.S. Navy Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, a ship he designed on a computer. The grid pattern over the sea evokes the engineering and drafting techniques he digitized to achieve his design. Included inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ARKANSAS,” and “RAYE MONTAGUE.”
Designed by Justin Kunz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill, the obverse features the same design common to the entire series, featuring the Statue of Liberty in profile and the inscriptions “$1” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
The coins in this series show the year of minting or issue, the mint mark and the text “E PLURIBUS UNUM” (out of many, one) on the edge of the coin.
Features of the currency
Country USA
Series American Innovation
Year 2025
Face value 1 dollar
Composition Zinc, Manganese, Nickel and Copper
Weight 8.1 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Mint Houses Philadelphia – P
Denver – D
San Francisco – S (Proof)
Reverse design Elana Hagler
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