Difference between revisions of "United States dollar coins"
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==Susan B. Anthony== | ==Susan B. Anthony== | ||
| − | The | + | The Susan B Anthony dollar was minted from 1979 to 1981, and for an additional year in 1999. The obverse features [[Susan B. Anthony]] and the reverse features an American [[bald eagle]] flying over the [[Moon]]. The coin is a silver colored copper-nickel alloy and has a reeded edge. |
==Sacagawea== | ==Sacagawea== | ||
| − | The | + | The Sacagawea dollar was minted from 2000 to present. The obverse features Sacagawea and her infant son Jean Baptiste and the reverse features an American [[bald eagle]] in flight. The coin is a gold colored manganese brass with an unreeded edge. |
==Presidential== | ==Presidential== | ||
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===Controversy=== | ===Controversy=== | ||
| − | The Presidential series 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 Presidential series 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: |
[[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.]] | [[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 March of 2007 it transpired that an unknown number of the coins produced at the Philadelphia mint were misstruck, and lack the edge inscription. Sabotage has been alleged{{fact}}. Coin collectors speculate that of the 300 million produced, about 50,000 may have been misstruck. As with all misstruck coins, these have become collectors' items and are currently selling for about $50 each online.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/08/us/08coins.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Flaw Is Found in Some Coins of New Dollar], March 8, 2007, The New York Times (Associated Press story)</ref> | In March of 2007 it transpired that an unknown number of the coins produced at the Philadelphia mint were misstruck, and lack the edge inscription. Sabotage has been alleged{{fact}}. Coin collectors speculate that of the 300 million produced, about 50,000 may have been misstruck. As with all misstruck coins, these have become collectors' items and are currently selling for about $50 each online.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/08/us/08coins.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Flaw Is Found in Some Coins of New Dollar], March 8, 2007, The New York Times (Associated Press story)</ref> | ||
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==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
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Revision as of 06:47, March 12, 2007
Small dollar coins of non-precious metal have had a rocky history of introduction in the United States.
Susan B. Anthony
The Susan B Anthony dollar was minted from 1979 to 1981, and for an additional year in 1999. The obverse features Susan B. Anthony and the reverse features an American bald eagle flying over the Moon. The coin is a silver colored copper-nickel alloy and has a reeded edge.
Sacagawea
The Sacagawea dollar was minted from 2000 to present. The obverse features Sacagawea and her infant son Jean Baptiste and the reverse features an American bald eagle in flight. The coin is a gold colored manganese brass with an unreeded 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 Presidential series 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:
In March of 2007 it transpired that an unknown number of the coins produced at the Philadelphia mint were misstruck, and lack the edge inscription. Sabotage has been alleged[Citation Needed]. Coin collectors speculate that of the 300 million produced, about 50,000 may have been misstruck. As with all misstruck coins, these have become collectors' items and are currently selling for about $50 each online.[1]
Notes and references
- ↑ Flaw Is Found in Some Coins of New Dollar, March 8, 2007, The New York Times (Associated Press story)