Honor Harriet Tubman’s Legacy with Limited-Edition Coins – Available Through Dec. 31

The U.S. Mint has released a historic collection of limited-edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins, available for purchase through December 31, 2024. This landmark collection, overseen by the first Black Director of the U.S. Mint, Ventris Gibson, honors the life and legacy of one of history’s greatest champions of justice and freedom.

Harriet Tubman’s life is a testament to the relentless pursuit of justice and equity. From leading over 70 enslaved people to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to serving as a nurse, Union spy, and the first woman to lead an armed military expedition during the Civil War, Tubman’s legacy is one of courage and determination.

“How inspiring it is to recognize Harriet Tubman, an icon of vision, strength, and leadership,” said U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson, “and on the same street where the people she led to freedom were once auctioned as slaves just blocks away.”

The Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins, designed with intricate detail, celebrate three defining moments in Tubman’s extraordinary life:

• Silver Dollar Coin: Portrays Tubman as a fearless conductor on the Underground Railroad, extending her hand in a gesture of empowerment.
• Half-Dollar Coin: Reflects Tubman’s service during the Civil War, featuring her with a spyglass in hand, symbolizing her role in scouting and strategizing for the Union Army.
• $5 Gold Coin: Depicts Tubman in her later years, looking confidently into the future, representing her lifelong commitment to faith, freedom, and equality.

Surcharges from the sale of each coin (added to its face value) support two important nonprofits, including the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which contribute to the mission for justice and equity.

Watch a Video About The Coins

On December 11, the Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum at the New York Stock Exchange will celebrate Tubman’s legacy, emphasizing financial literacy and empowerment for young women. Hosted by Seneca Women and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the event aligns with the theme of financial independence and leadership.

“Harriet Tubman has been an inspiration to so many people over the centuries,” said Sharon Bowen, Chair of the NYSE and partner at Seneca Women. “To young women, she stands for taking charge of your life no matter the circumstances and using whatever resources you have to build a better world.”

“At long last, these commemorative coins enshrine Harriet among our nation’s pantheon of heroes,” said Woodrow Keown, Jr., President & COO of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. “The coin collection is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to continue her story and to support two organizations that are similarly lighting the way and conducting people toward freedom at a critical moment in our nation’s history.”

Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of history. The Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins are available individually or as a collection. Order yours before the December 31 deadline at https://catalog.usmint.gov/HarrietTubman. 

Celebrate Tubman’s enduring legacy with these timeless keepsakes and support a mission that continues to inspire generations.

About National Underground Railroad Center

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center opened in August 2004 on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Since then, more than 1.3 million people have visited its permanent and changing exhibits and public programs, inspiring everyone to take courageous steps for freedom. Two million people have utilized educational resources online at FreedomCenter.org, working to connect the lessons of the Underground Railroad to inform and inspire today’s global and local fight for freedom. Partnerships include Historians Against Slavery, the Polaris Project, Free the Slaves, the US Department of State, and the International Justice Mission. In 2014, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center launched a new online resource in the fight against modern slavery, EndSlaveryNow.org.