2022 American Innovation 1 Dollar Coin, Tennessee, TVA (Tennessee National Agency for Rural Electrification)

 [Product Description]

 This is a 2022 one-dollar coin from the "American Innovation One Dollar" series issued by the United States Mint, featuring the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which made a significant contribution to the development of Tennessee, and rural electrification.

 The TVA was established in 1933 during the Great Depression with the aim of promoting economic development, flood control, electricity supply, and agricultural support in the Tennessee River Valley. At that time, electricity was not available in many rural areas of the American South, and it is estimated that even in the mid-1930s, about 90% of rural homes did not have access to electricity services.

 Between 1933 and 1944, the TVA constructed numerous hydroelectric dams in the Tennessee River basin and built power lines to farms and small settlements. This provision of electricity to rural areas not only improved household life but also played a crucial role in agricultural mechanization, increased productivity, and the development of local industries.

 The reverse side depicts power lines installed along a rural road, against a backdrop of farmland, barns, silos, and mountain ranges. The design captures the historical moment when electricity transformed rural life and agriculture, all within a tranquil rural landscape.

 The obverse features a depiction of the Statue of Liberty, with a gear-shaped private mark symbolizing industry and technological innovation positioned in the lower left corner. This coin is also an attractive addition to any industrial history collection, as it tells the story of American power history, public works, and rural development.

 *Although it has a gold color, it is not a gold coin. It is a clad coin made of manganese brass.

 [Product Specifications]

 Country of issue: United States
 Publication year: 2022
 Face value: $1
 Series: American Innovation
 Target area: Tennessee
 Theme: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) / Rural Electrification
 Issuing authority: United States Mint
 Material: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
 Weight: Approx. 8.10g
 Diameter: approx. 26.49mm
 Thickness: Approximately 2.00 mm
 Edge: Year, mint mark, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and 13 stars
 Front: Statue of Liberty and gear-shaped private mark
 Reverse side: Power lines, farmland, barns, silos, and rural Tennessee scenery
 Surface designer: Justin Kuntz
 Surface engraving: Febe Henfil
 Reverse side designer: Matt Swayme
 Reverse engraving: Joseph Menna

 【situation】

 This item is unauthenticated. Minor scuffs, contact marks, and discoloration may be present due to storage and handling. Please check the photos provided to confirm the item's condition before purchasing.