The Oglala Sioux Tribe is planning to mint its own money, but for sale to collectors and not for circulation. Up first will be a $1-dollar coin, and the tribe is holding a contest for the design. The winner will receive $100 and 50 of the new coins.

The OST Office of Economic Development is working with the Native American Mint on the contest for the Sioux Dollar, which will be 39 millimeters…the size of a traditional silver dollar. Designs should represent Sioux history, culture, values and hopes for the future.

The deadline to submit a design is March 15. Designs should be sent to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Office of Economic Development.