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| − | The dollar coin has had a rocky history of introduction in the United States | + | The dollar coin has had a rocky history of introduction in the United States. |
| − | The initial run of coins from the [[US Mint]] were allegedly | + | ==Susan B. Anthony== |
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| + | The front shows [[Susan B. Anthony]]. The obverse shows an American [[bald eagle]] flying over the [[Moon]], carrying an olive branch with the [[Earth]] overhead. The coin is a silver color with a serrated edge. | ||
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| + | The front shows Sacagawea. The obverse shows an American [[bald eagle]] in flight. The coin is a gold color with a smooth edge. | ||
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| + | ==Presidential== | ||
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| + | The [http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/$1coin/index.cfm Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005], signed into law by [[George W. Bush]], introduced new dollar coins depicting the images of [[Presidents Of The United States]]. The first coin in this series was issued in 2007 and shows the image of [[George Washington]], the first President of the United States of America. The obverse shows the Statue of Liberty. The coin is a gold color with a smooth edge that is struck with an inscription using a special machine. | ||
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| + | ===Controversy=== | ||
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| + | The New Washington Coin differs from all current U.S. coinage in this essential respect: there is no "In God We Trust" on the front or back of the coin. Instead, the motto "In God We Trust" is engraved on the tiny ''edge'' of the coin (approximately 1/16th of an inch high) where it is barely visible. The [http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/$1coin/index.cfm?flash=yes&action=EdgeIncused enlarged drawing] of the edge inscription from the U.S. Mint makes it look more readable than it actually is: | ||
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| + | [[Image:dollarcoin2007god.jpg|"GOD" from "IN GOD WE TRUST" written on the edge of the 2007 Washington dollar coin (taken with microscope). Brand new coin, already showing wear.]] | ||
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| + | In comparison the lettering "In God We Trust" was printed clearly on the face of the last two dollar coins, the [http://edge.i-hacked.com/wp-content/sacagaweacoin.jpg Sacagawea] and the Susan B. Anthony: | ||
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| + | [[Image:dollarcoins.jpg|Comparison of the 2000 Sacajawea, 2007 Washington, and 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar coins.]] | ||
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| + | The initial run of coins from the [[US Mint]] were allegedly sabotaged by an operator at the mint, and [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257462,00.html do not have the Constitutionally required phrase], "In God We Trust". It is suggested that these coins, sometimes referred to as "Godless Dollars", be exchanged at a bank for properly struck coins, as currency not possessing the mark of "In God We Trust" may not be accepted as legal tender within the United States. | ||
Revision as of 07:11, March 8, 2007
The dollar coin has had a rocky history of introduction in the United States.
Susan B. Anthony
The front shows Susan B. Anthony. The obverse shows an American bald eagle flying over the Moon, carrying an olive branch with the Earth overhead. The coin is a silver color with a serrated edge.
Sacagawea
The front shows Sacagawea. The obverse shows an American bald eagle in flight. The coin is a gold color with a smooth edge.
Presidential
The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005, signed into law by George W. Bush, introduced new dollar coins depicting the images of Presidents Of The United States. The first coin in this series was issued in 2007 and shows the image of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America. The obverse shows the Statue of Liberty. The coin is a gold color with a smooth edge that is struck with an inscription using a special machine.
Controversy
The New Washington Coin differs from all current U.S. coinage in this essential respect: there is no "In God We Trust" on the front or back of the coin. Instead, the motto "In God We Trust" is engraved on the tiny edge of the coin (approximately 1/16th of an inch high) where it is barely visible. The enlarged drawing of the edge inscription from the U.S. Mint makes it look more readable than it actually is:
In comparison the lettering "In God We Trust" was printed clearly on the face of the last two dollar coins, the Sacagawea and the Susan B. Anthony:
The initial run of coins from the US Mint were allegedly sabotaged by an operator at the mint, and do not have the Constitutionally required phrase, "In God We Trust". It is suggested that these coins, sometimes referred to as "Godless Dollars", be exchanged at a bank for properly struck coins, as currency not possessing the mark of "In God We Trust" may not be accepted as legal tender within the United States.