U.S. Mint Releases Commemorative Harriet Tubman Coins

Overview

• Three commemorative coins featuring Harriet Tubman were released for purchase by the U.S. Mint. They are a gold five-dollar coin, a silver one-dollar coin, and a half-dollar coin.
• The coins were made available for pre-order on Thursday, Jan. 4, and are expected to begin shipping in February.
• The coins celebrate the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman's birthday and depict different moments from her life, including her role as a 'conductor' on the Underground Railroad and her service as a spy and nurse.
• President Biden signed legislation to create the coins in August 2022, which was introduced by Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Democrat of New York, during Black History Month in February 2020.
• Proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, New York.