One of my favorite times is when new coin designs are released. Over the last several years the US Mint has released several new designs per year. The old Sacagawea Dollar has evolved into the Native American Dollar, and a new reverse design is released each year. The result is that we get to see several new designs every year. That, to me, is exciting!
The US Mint asked for citizen input as part of the design process. 45.5% of those voting chose the ultimate winner (the wolf, turkey, and turtle), with 31.9% choosing the crossed feathers design and the other designs finishing much further behind. The image portrays three animals which are symbols of the clans of the Delaware tribe. They are surrounded by a semi-circle of thirteen stars, which represent the original 13 Colonies.
