✊ Celebrating Black History – Legacy & Empowerment Centennial Commemorative Coin (1926–2026)
Honoring culture. Rising together.

A Century of Cultural Power, Artistic Voice, and Collective Strength

This striking double-sided, high-relief commemorative coin celebrates 100 years of Black history through the enduring power of culture, music, unity, and resilience. Designed to honor both artistic expression and collective rising, this piece reflects how heritage empowers generations to stand tall—together.

Finished in antique silver tones with selective gold accents and rich enamel detailing, the coin delivers museum-grade depth and emotion, blending history with hope.

Front Design — Legacy & Empowerment

A tribute to culture, creativity, and shared progress.

The front showcases two musicians—one with a guitar, the other with a saxophone—symbolizing the role of music as a voice for identity, resistance, and joy.

Key Visual Elements:

• 🎸 Guitarist and saxophonist figures — musical heritage, storytelling, and creative influence

• 🏙️ City skyline and bridge backdrop — community, connection, and progress across generations

• 🪧 “Legacy & Empower History” sign — remembrance and empowerment through knowledge

• 🌿 Laurel wreath framing — honor, achievement, and perseverance

• ⭐ Centennial dates — 1926 ★ 2026

Raised Inscriptions:

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY
LEGACY & EMPOWERMENT
100TH ANNIVERSARY

The sculpted relief captures movement and harmony—music as a unifying force that carries history forward.

Reverse Design — But Still I Rise

A powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and shared humanity.

The reverse features raised fists of different skin tones rising together, each intertwined with flowers and greenery—strength balanced with growth and hope.

Symbolic Details:

• ✊ Multiple raised fists — solidarity, resistance, and empowerment

• 🌼 Flowers growing from each arm — healing, renewal, and life

• 🎗️ Beaded bracelet and bands — cultural identity and connection

• 🌿 Laurel branches — dignity earned through perseverance

Engraved Inscriptions:

BUT STILL
I RISE
1926 ★ 2026

The contrast between strength and softness reinforces a timeless message: rising does not erase gentleness—it includes it.

Specifications

• Diameter: approx. 1.75 in (45 mm)

• Thickness: approx. 0.3 in

• Weight: approx. 35–45 g

• Material: Premium alloy

• Finish: Antique silver tone with gold accents and enamel detailing

Why This Coin Matters

✨ More than a commemorative piece, this coin is a symbol of shared resilience and cultural pride.

Ideal for:

• Black History Month and year-round celebration

• Music lovers, artists, and educators

• Cultural heritage and empowerment collections

• Meaningful gifts that honor strength and unity

This coin speaks a lasting truth:
Through culture, community, and courage—still, we rise.