✊❤️ Celebrating Black History – “Have a Dream / Black History Is My Valentine” Centennial Commemorative Coin (1926–2026)
Love the legacy. Honor the dream.

A Century of Dreams, Love, and Unfinished Hope

This emotionally powerful double-sided, high-relief commemorative coin honors 100 years of Black history through two timeless forces: the dream of justice and love for cultural identity.

Blending civil rights legacy with modern symbolism of pride and affection, this coin transforms remembrance into something deeply personal—history not just remembered, but loved.

Crafted with polished silver relief, antique gold framing, and vibrant enamel, this piece stands as both a tribute and a statement of belonging.

Front Design — Have a Dream

A vision that continues to guide the world.

The front features a striking, contemporary portrait inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., rendered in polished silver against a layered collage of historic newspapers, paint splashes, and bold color.

Key Visual Elements:

• 👤 Visionary portrait with forward gaze — hope, courage, and moral leadership

• 🎨 Abstract color splashes (red, blue, gold) — struggle, energy, and lasting impact

• 📰 Historic newspaper textures — memory, truth, and lived history

• ✍ Graffiti-style lettering — HAVE A DREAM — relevance across generations

• 🌿 Laurel wreath border — honor and enduring legacy

Raised Outer Inscriptions:

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY
100TH ANNIVERSARY

The modern artistic style bridges past and present, reminding us that the dream is not finished—it is inherited.

Reverse Design — Black History Is My Valentine

A declaration of love for heritage and identity.

The reverse transforms Black history into a symbol of affection, pride, and belonging.

Symbolic Details:

• 🇺🇸 American flag background — citizenship, contribution, and shared future

• ❤️ Heart filled with Pan-African colors — love, heritage, and unity

• 🌍 African continent silhouette — ancestral roots and global identity

• 💛 Gold heart accents — value, care, and devotion

• 🌿 Laurel branches — dignity and honor

Raised Inscription:

BLACK HISTORY IS MY VALENTINE

Engraved Marking:

CENTENNIAL 1926–2026

This side reclaims love as an act of remembrance—history not only respected, but cherished.

Specifications

• Diameter: approx. 1.75 in (45 mm)

• Thickness: approx. 0.3 in

• Weight: approx. 35–45 g

• Material: Premium alloy

• Finish: Polished silver with antique gold accents and full-color enamel

Why This Coin Matters

✨ More than a collectible, this coin is a personal expression of pride and love.

Perfect for:

• Black History Month & Valentine’s Day crossover gifting

• Educators, activists, and collectors

• Couples, families, and cultural heritage celebrations

• Anyone who carries history close to the heart

This coin speaks a powerful truth:
The dream lives on—and history deserves our love.