Randy'L Teton

Shoshone-Bannock

The U.S. Mint considers Randy’L to be the “Youngest & Only Living model” to appear on U.S. currency. She was born and raised on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho and has been culturally active in her community. Some of her community involvements include serving as the Miss Shoshone-Bannock Queen and serving on various museum boards throughout her career. In 1998, she served as the Shoshone model for artist Glenna Goodacre, on the Sacajawea golden dollar coin that was released to the public in 2000. After the release of the coin, Teton spent two years working with the U.S. Mint to market and promote the new coin. Teton has traveled the nation representing Sacajawea by sharing her story as the coin’s only living model. Teton resides in Idaho with her 3 children and enjoys collecting coins and writing.