Presidents in the United States coins
Presidents on the currency of the United States are all dead.
Passed since the beginning of the traditional Alliance as the country that you use only images of deceased people on coins and currency of our nation.
This tradition began when George Washington refused to have his picture on the u.s. dollar, although the first citizens of our country, young growing wanted to respect him in this way.
Today, federal law prohibits any living man or woman, is the currency in the United States.In fact, the deceased of the President of the United States for two years before they appear on the new series of presidential dollar.
This is a new series of coins, which began in 2007, the deceased Presidents features u.s. dollar currency, were released at a rate of four per year. program will continue to release four new coins per year, in the order in which they are served at the Office.A few years we will be able to see all of our deceased Presidents on the currency.
Before this program began, there were only six Presidents on the currency. keep reading to learn which of them, along with some interesting facts about each:
Abraham Lincoln: 16th President (1861-1865)-appears on the coins of 1 cent a penny or. his image also appears in a $ 5 dollar account.In 1909, the one-cent coin was designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln, making him the first American President to be offered on a circulating coin. the first of these St. Lincoln officially released in August 1909, 2 still be produced today.
Thomas Jefferson: third President (1801-1809)-appears on coins nickel or 5 cents.Its image is also the account $ 2 dollars.The decimal system for our currency we use in the u.s. and the currency was first proposed by Thomas Jefferson.
Jefferson nickel, minted for the first time in 1938, remained unchanged for years.This updated to feature Series of nickel West campaign in 2004, however Thomas Jefferson still appears on the new currency.
FDR-Franklin d. Roosevelt: President 1996-(1933-1945) appears on the coins are a bit or 10-cents.Having battled most of his life before polio has resigned her in 1945, FDR became the highlight of this March of Dimes to. causing huge became the majority in choosing currency dank or ten cent bear its image.
Less than a year after his death, dank Roosevelt made the first public appearance of birthday, 30 January 1946 FDR. She still minted today.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt served four terms as America's Commander in the field of formal, than anyone before or since.
George Washington: President Sunday (1789-1797)-appears on the coins for a quarter or a 25 ¢. figure also appears on the account $ $ 1, the most widely used paper money in the United States.Quarter Washington substantive in 1932 to commemorate the day of the birth of our first President a. its image appears our quarters still today.
JFK-John f. Kennedy: President pleasant (1961-1963)-appears on the coin of half a dollar, or 50 cents.Bag of presidential coat, which is part of the presidential seal, a reverse dollar half Kennedy.
Not long after President John f. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Jerusalem, Israel, President Lyndon Johnson issued Executive order ??????? Mint of the United States to honor the nation's fallen leader on half-dollar in the United States.
Half-first Canadian dollars were minted on 11 February 1964, still being produced today.
Dwight d. Eisenhower: Olympics President (1953-1961)-appears on the one dollar coin made its debut in 1971. dollar only between Eisenhower issued over the years 1971 and 1978.By 1964 there were Presidents of the United States are offered to all regular topic in the currency spread.
Each Presidents on the currency u.s. recognition of service to our country are selected.
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Quarters in the United States
Quarters in the United States, with classification of twenty five cents, or 15-dollar, were authorized for minting in 1792, but first quarter coins issued not until 1796.
These early quarters silver dimes half dimes, as at that time, not marked with the value that was before it was added to the 1804 "25 c" on the contrary of these coins quarter.
In 1838, the classification was abbreviated as "DOL. QUAR.", began in 1892, the value was spelled out completely a quarter dollar "-".
Listed below are quarters in the United States together with a picture and a brief description. statistics and other information will be added in the near future.
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The u.s. currency (the currency in the United States)
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US Coins were first produced in 1792 when the US government established the first mint at Philadelphia. Since that time many different varieties and denominations of United States coins have been produced by the U.S. Mint.
United States Coins
Present day United States coins produced for circulation include the penny (1 cent), nickel (5 cent), dime (10 cent), quarter dollar (25 cent), half dollar (50 cent) and dollar coins.
Besides the coins now in circulation, there were also half cents, two cent pieces, and three cent pieces. 20 cent pieces were also made for four years, from 1875 to 1878.
Bullion and Commemorative Coins are also minted today by the United States Mint.
If you are interested in United States coin collecting, you can see that you will find a huge variety of coins for your collection.
Many people like to narrow down their collection to a certain typeType
The basic distinguishing design of a coin.
Type Set
One of each coin of a particular design, series or period. or seriesSeries
Set of years coin was minted with a specific design and denomination. of US coins and some collect several different types of coins all at once.
My favorite type of coin to collect is the Morgan Silver Dollar, but I will add anything to my collection that I find interesting. I have recently started to collect the Presidential $1 coins and I also like the state quarters.
Below you will find a list of the different US coins along with a brief introduction to each. Click the links for pictures and more information for each particular coin type.
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Half Cent Coins (1793-1857) - Half Cents, also known as the half penny, were one of the earliest US coins (1793-1857). They were first minted in 1793, just as George Washington was getting started on his second term as President of the United States.Find out more and see more images...........Back To Top click to enlarge
Large-Cents (1793-1857) - Large cents have earned a spot in history as the first US coins ever minted by the United States government on its own equipment and premises. They were minted from 1793 to 1857 at the mint in Philadelphia, the only U.S. Mint at the time.
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Flying Eagle Cents (1856-1858) - The flying eagle penny was produced from 1857-1858. It was the first small sized penny or one cent us coin. It gets its name from the eagle on the obverse (front) of the coin. On the reverse the words ONE CENT are surrounded by a wreath.
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Indian Cents (1859-1909) - The Indian Head Penny is a one cent coin that was produced for fifty years by the United States Mint, from 1859 through 1909. On the front of this US coin is the head of a Native American wearing a feather head dress with the word "LIBERTY" on it.
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Lincoln Cents (1909 to date) - If you choose to collect Lincoln cents you will find lots to work with and study as it is the longest-running US coin series as well as being very popular in United States Coin Collecting. The Lincoln cent replaced the Indian Head Penny in 1909 and is still being produced today.
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Three Cent Piece (1851-1889) - Three cent coins were produced from 1851 to 1889. The earlier of these coins were made of 75% silver, then beginning in 1865 other three cent coins were made of a copper/nickel alloy (as shown in the photo here). These coins were referred to as the Three Cent Nickel.
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Shield Nickel (1866-1883) - Shield Nickels were made of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and were produced from 1866 to 1883. A shield is featured on the front (obverse) and the numeral 5 surrounded by stars on the reverse. The shield nickel was the first nickel five-cent piece minted in the United States.
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Liberty Head Nickel (1883-1912) - The Liberty Nickel was officially minted between 1883 and 1912. It was made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. It featured a bust if "Liberty" on the front and the Roman Numeral "V" on the reverse. So, although it is commonly known as the Liberty Head Nickel, it is also sometimes referred to as the V Nickel
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Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel (1913-1938) - Buffalo Nickels have won a permanent place in the hearts of many Americans, including mine. However, it should actually be referred to as the Indian Head Nickel, as the buffalo is really on the back of the coin. Indian Head Nickels were made from 1913 to 1938 and are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
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Jefferson Nickel (1938 to date) - Jefferson Nickels are United States Five Cent coins. They were first produced in 1938. They are still produced today. This coin was the third coin made by the United States that featured a US President. Thomas Jefferson is on the obverse (front) of the coin. The reverse (back) of the coin shows Monticello, Jefferson's famous home in Virginia.
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Half Dime (1794-1873) - Early Half Dimes are silver five cent US coins also referred to as a half disme. They were first made in 1792. This was the year before the first US Mint actually opened for business. They were official US coins, however.
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United States dimes, are ten cent coins or one-tenth of a dollar. They were first minted in 1796 and get their name from a French word "disme" which means tithe or tenth part.
Below is a list of US Dime Types: Bust Dime (1796-1837)Liberty Seated Dime (1837-1891)Barber or Liberty Head Dime (1892-1916)Mercury or Winged Liberty Head Dime (1916-1945)Roosevelt Dime (1946 to date)Find out more and see images of each Dime type...........
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20 Cent Piece (1875-1878) - A greatly criticized and disliked coin by the public, the Twenty Cent Piece only saw production for general circulation the first 2 years of minting (1875-1876) with only proofs minted the remaining 2 years (1877-1878). Find out more and see more images...........
Back To TopUS Quarters, with a denomination of twenty five cents, or a quarter of a dollar, were authorized for minting in 1792, however the first quarter coins were not issued until 1796.
Since that time there have been several types of US Quarters minted, with many varieties of most types, making United States Quarters a great choice for a coin collection.
Here is a list of US Quarter types: Bust Quarter (1796-1838)Liberty Seated Quarter (1838-1891)Barber or Liberty Head (1892-1916)Standing Liberty Quarter (1916-1930)Washington Quarter (1932 to date)Find out more and see images of each Quarter type...........
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Flowing Hair Half Dollar (1794-1795) - coming soonBust Half Dollar (1796-1839) - coming soonLiberty Seated Half Dollar (1839-1891) - coming soonBarber or Liberty Head Half Dollar (1892-1915) - coming soonLiberty Walking Half Dollar (1916-1947) - coming soonBen Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963) - coming soonKennedy Half Dollar (1964 to date) - coming soonBack To Top Flowing Hair Dollar (1794-1795) - coming soonBust Dollar (1795-1804) - coming soonGobrecht Dollar (1836-1839) - coming soonLiberty Seated Dollar (1840-1873) - coming soonTrade Dollar (1873-1885) - coming soonMorgan Dollar (1878-1921) - coming soonPeace Dollar (1921-1935) - coming soonEisenhower Dollar (1971-1978) - coming soonSusan B. Anthony Dollar (1979-1999) - coming soonSacagawea Dollar (2000 to date) - coming soonPresidential Dollar (2007 to date) - coming soonBack To TopYou can find information about Gold US Coins here.