U.S. Mint Releases 2026 Native American $1 Coin Rolls and Bags Honoring the Oneida Tribe
The U.S. Mint began selling 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags of the 2026 Native American $1 Coin on January 27, 2026, CoinNews reported. The reverse shows Polly Cooper of the Oneida Tribe sharing corn with General Washington, recognizing the tribe's support of the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Correction (Oct 13, 2026): We rewrote the headline, summary and body to match the source, a CoinNews report of January 27, 2026. The previous version said the coins entered circulation, but the source states they have not been released into circulation. We removed unsupported investment-timing advice, price forecasts, inflation-hedge claims, authentication guidance, historical figures and series themes not found in the source, and added the source's prices, product limits, design credits and specifications. The previous headline was "2026 Native American $1 Coins Honor Oneida Nation—Annual Release Timing Strategy."
This article is based on a CoinNews report published on January 27, 2026.
The United States Mint began selling rolls and bags of the 2026 Native American $1 Coin at noon ET on January 27, 2026. The dollar is part of an annual series with a reverse design that changes each year. The 2026 design honors the Oneida Tribe for its vital assistance to the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Product Options and Prices
The Mint offers 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags containing legal-tender coins from either the Philadelphia Mint (P) or the Denver Mint (D). All are circulation quality but have not been released into circulation.
- 25-coin roll (P or D): $61 each. Product limit of 14,700 for each mint mark. No household order limit. - 100-coin bag (P or D): $154.50 each. Product limit of 1,800 for each mint mark. Household order limit of 10.
According to CoinNews, the Mint offered 250-coin boxes at $304 each in previous years. This year's pricing differs from last year's introductory levels of $36.25 per roll and $123.50 per bag. Orders are taken through the Mint's online catalog of Native American $1 products.
Reverse: The Oneida at Valley Forge
Unlike other 2026 coins, the dollar carries no semiquincentennial markings on either side.
The reverse recognizes the Oneida Tribe at Valley Forge. It was chosen from several design candidates introduced to the public in 2024. It was created by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Beth Zaiken and sculpted by Medallic Artist Craig Campbell.
The design depicts an Oneida woman, Polly Cooper, sharing the Oneidas' gift of corn with General Washington, who holds his hat in an expression of gratitude and respect. The scene symbolizes the tribe's support of the starving Continental Army as it fought for independence from Great Britain. Inscriptions above read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and POLLY COOPER, with $1 and ONEIDA ALLIES AT VALLEY FORGE below.
Obverse and Specifications
The obverse keeps Glenna Goodacre's design, which has appeared on every Native American $1 Coin. It depicts Sacagawea with her infant son, Jean Baptiste, and is inscribed with LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. The year of issue, the mint mark and the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM are inscribed on the edge.
- Denomination: $1 - Composition: 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, balance copper - Weight: 8.100 grams - Diameter: 1.043 inches (26.49 mm) - Edge: Lettered - Mints: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D)
The Series So Far
Since its introduction in 2009, the Native American $1 Coin Program has highlighted significant contributions by Native Americans to the development of the United States. The 2025 theme was Mary Kawena Pukui. The coin was also produced for circulation when the program began, but that ended in 2012, when the program shifted to numismatic-only production.
Source: CoinNews, "2026 Native American $1 Coins Available from U.S. Mint" (January 27, 2026).
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