Information & Resources For Coin Collectors What Makes The Presidential US Dollar Coin Unique? Any way you look at it, the new presidential dollar coin is like no other in circulation today: Its front features an unusually large image of a past president, with information pertaining to him; on the back, an image of the Statue of Liberty replaces the word “liberty” that appears on all other circulating United States coinage; and, as a unique feature, the edge is inscribed with phrases, such as “In God We Trust”, that traditionally appear on the front or back of a U.S. Mint coin. (Continued …) Everything You Wanted To Know About United States Presidents The American Presidency is steeped in tradition.  Examining the lives of the nation's chief executives commemorated on the new U.S. one dollar coins reveal how they grappled with the important issues of their times – and the unique ways each one made history.  (Continued …) About The Statue of Liberty - Featured On The $1 Coin Reverse Since the earliest days of American coinage, an image “eblematic of liberty” has been required on all U.S. coins. The presidential dollar coins will feature - on the reverse - the symbol that may be the most evocative of all: the world-renowned Statue of Liberty. (Continued …) Release Schedule - U.S. Mint® Presidential Dollar Coins Are you wondering when your favorite president will be commemorated?  These collector coins will be released at the rate of four per year - or roughly once every three months - in the order in which the president served.  2007 leads off with George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison (Continued …) A Brief History of United States Coins In 1792 Congress authorized Alexander Hamilton, America’s first Secretary of the Treasury, to create the first United States Mint®.  Before that, U.S. "currency" consisted of foreign and colonial coins, farm produce, and wampum – which was accepted for payment of taxes, and passage on the Brooklyn ferry.  The development of American coins since that time reflects changes in the nation’s economic, political, and popular outlook.  Collecting coins provides a fascinating window on American history – one you can hold in your hand.  (Continued …) How Are United States Coins Designed? The new US one dollar coin, like most familiar coins today, depicts a US President on its obverse side.  But that wasn’t always the case – until the mid- twentieth century, presidential images were uncommon on circulating coins.  Who decides when it’s time to redesign our nation’s coinage?  How are the images chosen, and what laws govern the issuance of a new American coin?  (Continued …) How United States Coins Are Made Punched out of giant coils of sheet metal weighing almost 6,000 pounds, an American coin makes numerous stops on the way to becoming the tiny treasure in circulation today.  The blank disk of metal must be softened, washed, dried, “struck” with a design and checked for errors.  Eventually it will leave the U.S. Mint in an armored truck and find its way into your pocket.  (Continued …) The Many Rewards of Collecting Coins Often called the “hobby of kings,” coin collecting is now a pastime everyone can enjoy.  Hopefully, your interest in presidential dollar coins will get you hooked!  A collectible coin is a miniature treasure - and each tells a unique story.  Assembling a coin collection provides a great way for adults or kids to learn about American history, and to celebrate our heritage.  And, of course, collector coins may appreciate in value, making them ideal family heirlooms. (Continued …) Ten Things You Didn’t Know About U.S.Coins Did you know that the Lincoln cent is the only circulating coinage in which the President’s profile faces to the right?  Or that George Washington didn’t appear on one until 1899?  How about the fact that the date on a coin isn’t always the year in which it was minted, or that the designer’s initials appear on every circulating issue? (Continued …) Caring For Collectible Coins There are several ways in which an inexperienced collector can unintentionally decrease a coin’s value.  Touching a coin improperly can leave skin oils on it that may be corrosive.  Improper coin cleaning can cause damage.  Even talking over a coin can imprint it with tiny droplets of saliva.  What are the best practices in coin handling, coin cleaning, and coin storage? (Continued …)

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