✊ Celebrating Black History – “I Am Black History” Centennial Commemorative Coin (1926–2026)
Culture lived. History created. Legacy continued.

A Century of Culture, Creativity, and Self-Definition

This vibrant double-sided, high-relief commemorative coin celebrates 100 years of Black history as a living, evolving force—expressed through culture, education, music, leadership, and self-pride.

Blending antique bronze tones, full-color enamel, and museum-grade sculptural depth, this coin honors the truth that Black history is not only remembered—it is created every day.

Front Design — I Am Black History

A bold declaration of identity, culture, and pride.

The front design places powerful symbolism at the center of the message: Black history lives in people, culture, and expression.

Key Visual Elements:

• ✨ Raised multicolor lettering: “I AM BLACK HISTORY” — identity, pride, and presence

• 👩 Elegant female figure in flowing red garment — heritage, strength, and grace

• ✊ Raised fist holding “Celebrate Culture” sign — empowerment and cultural affirmation

• 📚 Stacked books — knowledge, learning, and generational wisdom

• 📻 Classic boombox — music, voice, and cultural influence

• 🌿 Laurel wreath accents — honor, achievement, and resilience

Raised Outer Inscriptions:

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY
100TH ANNIVERSARY

The composition is bold, colorful, and unapologetic—celebrating Black history as something lived, not limited to a single moment in time.

Reverse Design — Dream • History • Lead • Think • Write

A tribute to education, imagination, and the power of ideas.

The reverse features a symbolic stack of books surrounded by florals and greenery, representing growth through knowledge and creativity.

Symbolic Details:

• 📖 Stacked books with engraved words:

  • DREAM — imagination and vision

  • HISTORY — understanding the past

  • LEAD — responsibility and courage

  • THINK — critical thought and wisdom

  • WRITE — storytelling and self-expression

• 🌸 Flowers and leaves — growth, beauty, and renewal

• 🌿 Laurel wreath border — achievement through learning

Engraved Inscription:

CENTENNIAL 1926–2026

The warm metallic tones and fine enamel detailing give the reverse a timeless, inspirational presence—reminding us that education and creativity shape the future.

Specifications

• Diameter: approx. 1.75 in (45 mm)

• Thickness: approx. 0.3 in

• Weight: approx. 35–45 g

• Material: Premium alloy

• Finish: Antique bronze with full-color enamel and polished highlights

Why This Coin Matters

✨ This is more than a commemorative coin—it is a statement of self-definition and cultural pride.

Perfect for:

• Black History Month and year-round celebration

• Educators, students, and creatives

• Cultural heritage collections

• Meaningful gifts that inspire confidence and conversation

This coin affirms a powerful truth:
Black history is not just remembered—it is lived.