- Maya Angelou – celebrated writer, performer, and social activist
- Dr. Sally Ride – physicist and first American woman in space
- Wilma Mankiller – first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation
- Nina Otero-Warren – a leader in New Mexico’s suffrage movement
- Anna May Wong – first female Chinese American Hollywood film star, director, and producer
The second lens contains the Proof Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime and Kennedy half dollar and the Native American Dollar. The Roosevelt Dime and Kennedy Half Dollar are also struck on 99.9% silver planchet.
The 2022 Native American $1Coin obverse retains the central figure of Sacagawea carrying her infant son, Jean-Baptiste. Inscriptions are “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The latest reverse design features Ely S. Parker, depicted in an Army uniform, serving as military secretary to General Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War. During the surrender at Appomattox, Parker rendered formal surrender documents in his own hand. He is shown with a quill pen, book, and likeness of his signature—symbols of his experience as an expert communicator and his graceful penmanship. The inscriptions “TONAWANDA SENECA” and “HA-SA-NO-AN-DA” recognize his tribe and birth name. Additional inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “$1.” The year of minting, mint mark, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are incused on the edge.
Each 2022 Silver Proof set contains 1.473 troy ounces of fine silver and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
The 2022 United States Mint Silver Proof Set is a must-have for any collection. It’s the perfect gift for special achievements, promotions, graduations and more! It is truly a unique and memorable gift that will bring smiles to friends and loved ones of all ages. (Some text and details provided by the U.S. Mint)