Baseball

US Mint to Launch Commemorative Coin Program for Negro Leagues Baseball in 2022

The United States Mint is set to commemorate the Negro Leagues Baseball in 2022. This will be better than just one commemorative coin as well. A whole series of coins is set to be released. The release includes gold, silver, and clad. All designing will be done by the United States Mint. It is far nicer on the eye than the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coin program.

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Negro Leagues Baseball coins

(Image above by U.S. Mint)

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Ventris Gibson, who is the Acting Director of the United States Mint, said:

“The Negro Leagues Baseball commemorative coin program will celebrate the rich history of African-American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America. We hope this program will assist the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in its mission to promote tolerance, diversity, and inclusion.”

The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half-dollar clad coin. All designs shown have been created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program designers, and they were sculpted by United States Mint’s medallic artists. Blow is additional data and facts on each of the coins:

  • $5 Gold Coin Obverse; Designer: Laurie Musser; Medallic Artist: Phebe Hemphill
    The obverse (heads) design features a portrait of Negro National League founder Rube Foster with his signature. Inscriptions are “NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2022,” and “LIBERTY.”
  • $5 Gold Coin Reverse; Designer: Donna Weaver; Medallic Artist: Eric David Custer
    The reverse (tails) design depicts the gesture of tipping one’s cap, an important sign of respect for players. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “THEIR LEGACY PLAYS ON,” “$5,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
  • $1 Silver Coin Obverse; Designer: Matt Swaim; Medallic Artist: Eric David Custer
    The design depicts a pitcher in mid-throw with the baseball in the foreground and baseball stitching as a border. Inscriptions are “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2022,” and “LIBERTY.”
  • $1 Silver Coin Reverse; Designer: Don Everhart; Medallic Artist: Craig A. Campbell
    The design depicts a player’s eye view of a pitch being delivered to the catcher at the plate. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “$1,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
  • Half Dollar Clad Coin Obverse; Designer: Chris Costello; Medallic Artist: John P. McGraw
    The design depicts a Negro Leagues tour bus that served as their home on the road when players were refused entry to hotels and restaurants. The batter exemplifies the determination to play the game he loves, regardless of challenging circumstances. Inscriptions are “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” “2022,” and “NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL.”
  • Half Dollar Clad Coin Reverse; Designer: Justin Kunz; Medallic Artist: Phebe Hemphill
    The design shows a group of five Negro Leagues Baseball players. Inscriptions are “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

According to the Mint press release the on sale date will be published on the Mint’s Product Schedule. When available the mint will accept orders.