Ahead of tomorrow’s Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting, candidate images of the 2026 Native American Dollar have been released. These are the designs that the CCAC are considering for the dollar coin, with a final design agreed upon likely next year.
The 2026 Native American Dollar honors the Oneida Nation and their significant role during the American Revolution at Valley Forge.
The Oneida Nation played a significant role during the American Revolution, including their contributions at Valley Forge. Here are some key points about their involvement:
- American Indian Allies at Valley Forge:
- During the winter of 1777-78, about 50 Oneida warriors arrived at Valley Forge at the request of General George Washington.
- These warriors joined a large scouting force led by Marquis de Lafayette to investigate the British situation near Philadelphia.
- Their presence helped counter British raids in the area, which included confiscating supplies, seizing stragglers, acquiring intelligence, and harassing civilians.
- The Oneida warriors proved exceptional as scouts and small-unit fighters.
- In May 1778, they participated in a reconnaissance mission to an area called Barren Hill, where they ambushed British soldiers and provided crucial support during a retreat back to the Valley Forge encampment.
