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US Mint - The United States Mint (Mint) today unveiled designs for the 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin Program. The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin, as authorized by Public Law 116-209. All designs were created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designers and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artists. $5 Gold Coin ObverseDesigner: Laurie Musser Medallic Artist: Phebe HemphillThe 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." ReverseDesigner: Donna WeaverMedallic Artist: Eric David CusterThe 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 ObverseDesigner: Matt Swaim Medallic Artist: Eric David CusterThe 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." ReverseDesigner: Don EverhartMedallic 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 ObverseDesigner: Chris CostelloMedallic Artist: John P. McgrawThe 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." ReverseDesigner: Justin Kunz Medallic Artist: Phebe HemphillThe design shows a group of five Negro Leagues Baseball players. Inscriptions are "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "HALF DOLLAR," and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Happy to see these won't be curved coins. If you ever find yourself looking for something to do in Kansas City, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is an amazing place.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like the silver dollar design, although it seems a little generic to baseball. Any images of the Jackie Robinson medal yet?
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Pillar of the Community
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Excited to add the dollar and 50¢ piece to my collection.
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Valued Member
United States
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I don't know why Congress can't find topic that would appeal to the masses and not their pet projects to raise money for. The last good commemorative was Apollo in 2019.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I like the silver dollar design, although it seems a little generic to baseball. While I agree, the overall design is fairly indistinct (especially the obverse) the batter on the reverse is depicted wearing a cap of the Kansas City Monarchs. The Monarchs are quite possibly the most famous of the Negro Leagues teams. They were an organized club longer than any other Negro League team, they had only one losing season in their Negro Leagues history, they won 10 league titles and two Negro League World Series titles. The club featured such famous future MLB'ers as Ernie Banks, Cool Papa Bell, Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson. Buck O'Neil, the first African-American coach in the Major Leagues (for the Chicago Cubs in 1962) also played for the Monarchs; after his playing days, he went on to be the club's manager for a number of years. O'Neil was instrumental in the creation of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City (the sponsor/financial beneficiary of the coins). I visited the museum a number of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed the history it presented. I also met the man at a baseball memorabilia show a few years before he died; I enjoyed my conversation with him! IMO, baseball's Negro Leagues are an important facet of American history, and certainly worthy of being remembered and commemorated. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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11/15/2021 08:31 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I don't know why Congress can't find topic that would appeal to the masses and not their pet projects to raise money for. In general, commemorative coin proposals are not conceived by individual Representatives or Senators, the idea for a coin or coin program is brought to them by a local group they represent; these groups almost always have a particular, specific focus. The Representative/Senator is simply responding to the request of his/her constituents. Remaining popular among those who elected you is a powerful motivator! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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11/15/2021 4:46 pm
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Happy to see these won't be curved coins. Amen!  I like the silver dollar and anticipate I will be buying the dollar and Jackie Robinson medal set. I wish the would do more of those. I would buy two sets this year if they did the Purple Heart silver dollar with an appropriate one.  |
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United States
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Another "commemorative" to pass on. Keeping just with the proof set, silver proof set, uncirculated set and the two innovation proof sets keep the costs down and the collection much more manageable. I do also get the Canadian uncirculated coin set and the proof set, the one with the coins struck in their circulation composition.
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11/15/2021 2:43 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Cheap boxes and several damaged coins I got from the Mint this year. I don't plan on buying much from them next year. I'll be mostly stacking generic silver/gold bullion.
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Valued Member
United States
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Anyone plan on getting these coins today? Wonder how fast that 20K unit privy coin will go...
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Anyone plan on getting these coins today? I am getting the silver dollar and medal set.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I am planning to try to get the half dollar and the privy dollar. Although the mintage is low, maybe the limited interest will work out so that anyone wanting one can get it if they are quick.
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Although the mintage is low, maybe the limited interest will work out so that anyone wanting one can get it if they are quick.  20 minutes. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I have decided to pass on these. Just got my 2021 Unc Law Enforcement $1 and Innovation Proof set. Returning both of them, spots on every coin. I think I am passing on everything this year but Proof Morgan / Peace.
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