2026 American Innovation - Iowa - $1 Coin - P and D 2 Coin Set 2 Coin Set

Honor the Father of the Green Revolution with Iowa's 2026 Innovation Dollar

Celebrate Dr. Norman Borlaug's world-changing agricultural innovations with the 2026 Iowa American Innovation Dollar 2-coin set. This special Semiquincentennial year release features both Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) mint marks, honoring the Iowa-born scientist whose pioneering work in developing resilient wheat varieties saved over one billion lives from starvation and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.

What Makes This Set Special

• Brilliant Uncirculated Condition – Both P and D mint coins in pristine quality
• Complete P&D Set – Philadelphia and Denver Mint strikes in one convenient package
• Special Semiquincentennial Privy Mark – Exclusive 250th anniversary designation for 2026
• First 2026 Innovation Release – Iowa leads the American Innovation series for the year
• Legal Tender $1 Face Value – Official U.S. currency backed by the United States Mint
• Edge Lettering – Year, mint mark, and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" incused on the edge
• Multi-Year Collectible Series – Part of the ongoing program honoring all states and territories

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse (Heads): A dramatic profile representation of the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing American freedom and innovation. The design includes a stylized gear privy mark representing industry and innovation, along with the special 250 Semiquincentennial privy mark commemorating America's 250th anniversary. This powerful composition connects Lady Liberty's torch of enlightenment to the innovative spirit that drives American progress.

Reverse (Tails): Dr. Norman Borlaug stands holding a sheaf of wheat, surrounded by wheat stalks that represent his life's work developing high-yield, disease-resistant crop varieties. The design captures the humble Iowa scientist whose Green Revolution transformed global agriculture and saved countless lives from famine. Inscriptions honor him as the "FATHER OF THE GREEN REVOLUTION," alongside "IOWA" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

Dr. Norman Borlaug's story embodies the American Innovation series' mission to celebrate transformative achievements. Born in Cresco, Iowa in 1914, Borlaug's development of semi-dwarf, high-yield wheat varieties revolutionized agriculture in Mexico, India, Pakistan, and beyond, preventing mass starvation and earning him the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. This 2-coin P&D set offers exceptional value for collectors building the complete American Innovation series, while the special Semiquincentennial privy mark adds historic significance to this already meaningful tribute. Whether you're a series collector, Iowa native, or admirer of humanitarian achievement, this set honors one of history's greatest lifesavers.

Stock photos represent the condition you'll receive. All coins are guaranteed Brilliant Uncirculated quality.