Yes, the United States Mint still produces dollar coins.
However, their circulation has been limited since 2011, and they’re mostly produced for collectors today. You might still encounter them in transactions though, as they are legal tender.
- Native American $1 coins: Feature Sacagawea on the obverse and designs honoring Native Americans on the reverse, with a different reverse design each year.
- American Innovation $1 coins: Feature the Statue of Liberty on the obverse and designs emblematic of innovation from each state and territory on the reverse.
- Commemorative $1 coins: Issued to celebrate or honor specific events, individuals, or institutions.
- Presidential $1 Coin Program (2007-2016, 2020): Honored deceased former presidents with their portraits on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.
- Native American $1 Coin Program (2009-present): Features Sacagawea on the obverse and annual designs honoring Native Americans on the reverse.
- American Innovation $1 Coin Program (2018-2032): Features the Statue of Liberty on the obverse and annual designs celebrating innovation from each state and territory on the reverse.
Historically, dollar coins have been made of various metals, including gold, silver, and copper alloys. Currently, circulating dollar coins are made of a copper core clad in manganese brass. Some older or commemorative dollar coins may contain silver and be worth more than face value.
Does the dollar coin still exist?
Half dollar and $1 coins are usually produced as collectibles. However, they may still be ordered by the Federal Reserve for circulation and used as legal tender.
Can you get dollar coins at the bank?
Good point! Neither the Federal Reserve Banks nor the U.S. Mint provide coins directly to the public for circulation purposes. Instead, coins are placed into circulation through depository institutions (e.g. banks, savings and loans, credit unions, thrifts). The Federal Reserve Banks issue circulated coins before new coins.
Do America have 1 dollar coins?
New coins have been produced annually and they comprise a significant aspect of the United States currency system. Circulating coins exist in denominations of 1¢ (i.e. 1 cent or $0.01), 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00. Also minted are bullion, including gold, silver and platinum, and commemorative coins.