Black History Month Centennial Coin (1926–2026) — They Not Like Us

🖤 Honoring 100 Years · 1926–2026 🖤

🎉 Black History Month Centennial Commemorative Coin
This commemorative coin marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, honoring a century of resilience, leadership, and cultural impact from 1926 to 2026.

Bold in message and contemporary in design, this coin celebrates Black history not only as remembrance, but as presence, power, and continuity.

✨ Obverse (Front) — Collective Strength & Modern Legacy

The obverse features a striking high-relief composition of five Black figures standing together in unity and confidence. Each figure is rendered in a polished, sculptural style, wearing modern attire and dark sunglasses—projecting strength, clarity, and self-assured identity.

At the center, a commanding forward-facing figure anchors the composition, symbolizing leadership and vision. The surrounding figures represent diversity of age, experience, and perspective, emphasizing collective power rather than a single narrative.

Across the lower center, bold raised lettering reads:
“THEY NOT LIKE US”
Executed in vivid Pan-African colors, the phrase stands as a declaration of identity, pride, and unapologetic difference.

Surrounding inscriptions include:
“BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
“CENTENNIAL 1926–2026”

Design highlights include:

• High-relief, multi-figure sculptural portrait

• Polished metallic finishes with strong dimensional contrast

• Pan-African color accents layered over a dynamic splatter-style background

• Laurel elements and star details symbolizing honor and achievement

👉 This side represents presence, confidence, and the power of community in the present moment.

🌳 Reverse (Back) — Honoring the Past · Inspiring the Future

The reverse centers on a beautifully detailed tree rendered in raised relief, symbolizing Black history as a living, growing continuum.

The tree’s roots spread deeply across the lower half of the design, representing ancestry, memory, and foundation. The trunk rises with strength and balance, while branches extend outward and upward, bearing leaves in Pan-African colors—signifying growth, creativity, and future generations.

Encircling the design is a geometric border inspired by traditional patterns, reinforcing heritage and unity.

Raised inscriptions read:
“BLACK HISTORY”

A flowing banner below the tree carries the message:
“HONORING THE PAST · INSPIRING THE FUTURE”

Design symbolism includes:

• Deep roots honoring ancestors and historical legacy

• A strong trunk representing continuity in the present

• Branches and leaves symbolizing progress and future possibility

• Refined bronze and gold tones for warmth, dignity, and permanence

👉 This side reminds us that history is not static—it grows, evolves, and carries forward.

✊ Why This Coin Matters

• Commemorates 100 years of Black History Month (1926–2026)

• Features premium high-relief craftsmanship with bold modern styling

• Balances contemporary expression with timeless symbolism

• Designed for collectors, cultural advocates, educators, and meaningful gifting

• Supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations through its proceeds

A Centennial Message

History is honored.
Identity is affirmed.
The future is still being written.

Black History Month · 100 Years · 1926–2026