The Rhode Island American Innovation $1 Coin recognizes naval architect Nathanael Herreshoffs famous Reliance yacht, which incorporated numerous technical innovations when it was built in 1891.
| coinage-type | American Innovation dollar |
| desg | PR |
| designer | Dennis Friel/Phoebe Hemphill |
| diameter | 26.49 |
| edge | Lettered |
| material | 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% Nickel, Balance Copper |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 77,766 |
| obverse-description | The obverse (heads) design features a dramatic representation of the Statue of Liberty in profile with the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "$1." The obverse also includes a privy mark of a stylized gear, representing industry and innovation. |
| pcgs-link | 902017 |
| pcgs-number | 902017 |
| reverse-description | The coins reverse design depicts the famous Reliance yacht at full speed in the waters surrounding Rhode Island. The design is bordered by a rope evoking the nautical scene. Inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and RHODE ISLAND. The design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Dennis Friel and sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill. |
| variety | RI-Reliance Yacht |
| weight-grams | 8.1 |
| year-display | 2018-2032 |