# CW-009P - 2009 Native American $1.00 P Mint
2009 Native American $1 Coin – Celebrating Agricultural Contributions
The 2009 Native American $1 Coin, part of the U.S. Mint’s Native American $1 Coin Program, honors the profound agricultural contributions made by Native American tribes. This coin highlights the theme of agriculture, specifically focusing on the "Three Sisters" method—an innovative planting technique that grew corn, beans, and squash together. This symbiotic farming method not only increased productivity but also played a vital role in the survival of early European settlers in the New World.
The obverse of the coin continues to feature Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition, while the reverse presents an intricate depiction of the "Three Sisters" agriculture. Native Americans’ agricultural knowledge and techniques, such as crop rotation and irrigation, helped shape early farming practices, many of which are still in use today. This coin is a beautiful tribute to their lasting impact on the history and development of the United States.
2009 Native American $1 Coin – Celebrating Agricultural Contributions
The 2009 Native American $1 Coin, part of the U.S. Mint’s Native American $1 Coin Program, honors the profound agricultural contributions made by Native American tribes. This coin highlights the theme of agriculture, specifically focusing on the "Three Sisters" method—an innovative planting technique that grew corn, beans, and squash together. This symbiotic farming method not only increased productivity but also played a vital role in the survival of early European settlers in the New World.
The obverse of the coin continues to feature Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition, while the reverse presents an intricate depiction of the "Three Sisters" agriculture. Native Americans’ agricultural knowledge and techniques, such as crop rotation and irrigation, helped shape early farming practices, many of which are still in use today. This coin is a beautiful tribute to their lasting impact on the history and development of the United States.