US Mint to Release 2026 Native American $1 Coin Rolls and Bags on January 27
CoinWeek reported on January 26, 2026, that the United States Mint will release the 2026 Native American $1 Coin in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags on January 27. The 2026 reverse honors Polly Cooper and the Oneida Nation, which supported the Continental Army at Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War.
Correction (Oct 13, 2026): We rewrote the headline, summary and body to match the source, a CoinWeek report of January 26, 2026. We removed characterizations not in the source, such as a "strategic decision" to cover overlooked history, added historical background, and suggestions that graded coins and rolls may appreciate, keeping only the design, mint and specification details the source gives. The previous headline was "2026 Native American $1 Coin Honors Oneida Nation—January 27 Release Signals Growing Historical Numismatics Focus."
This article is based on a CoinWeek report published on January 26, 2026.
The United States Mint will release the 2026 Native American $1 Coin in rolls and bags on January 27, 2026.
The 2026 Theme: The Oneida Nation
The Native American $1 Coin Program honors and recognizes the important contributions made by Indian tribes and individual Native Americans. Each year, the program highlights a specific historical theme tied to Native American service and influence in the United States.
For 2026, the program focuses on the Oneida Nation and its support of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The reverse design commemorates the actions of Polly Cooper and the Oneida people at Valley Forge.
Obverse: The Sacagawea Portrait
As in prior years, the obverse features Sacagawea carrying her infant son, Jean-Baptiste. It also includes the inscriptions "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." The coin keeps its golden color and lettered edge.
Reverse: Polly Cooper and General Washington
The reverse depicts Polly Cooper holding a basket while sharing the Oneida Nation's gift of corn with General George Washington, who holds his hat in a gesture of gratitude and respect.
According to the design's stated intent, the scene represents the generosity, courage and sacrifice shown by the Oneida people during the war, and honors the Oneida Nation's role as an ally to the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
The reverse inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "POLLY COOPER," "$1" and "ONEIDA ALLIES AT VALLEY FORGE."
Minting and Sales
The coins are struck at the Philadelphia Mint and the Denver Mint, carry the "P" and "D" mint marks respectively, and have a circulating finish.
The Mint has never released these coins into circulation, but they remain legal tender and may be used in transactions. The Mint offers them in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags.
Specifications
- Denomination: $1 - Finish: Circulating - Composition: 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, balance copper - Weight: 8.100 grams - Diameter: 1.043 inches (26.49 mm) - Edge: Lettered - Mint and mint mark: Philadelphia (P); Denver (D) - Privy mark: None
Source: CoinWeek, "New Releases- US Mint to release Native American $1 Coin 2026 Rolls and Bags Jan 27th." (January 26, 2026).
Read next
Weekly Market Intelligence
Weekly rare coin intelligence — auctions, price action, and analysis, delivered via LINE.
Free · Instant · Block anytime