Mint designs released for 2009 Presidential Dollars

Mike Unser

October 08, 2008

The United States Mint on Wednesday unveiled new designs for the 2009 Presidential $1 Coins featuring former Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.

In 2009, more than new Presidential portraits will grace the face of each dollar coin. Design enhancements include modified edge lettering and the moving of "In God We Trust" to directly below each Presidential image. (View up close 2009 Presidential $1 coin images.)

The relocation of the motto from the edge to the heads side of each $1 coin was sought after by many who felt "In God We Trust" was too hidden. Political support resulted in a mandated update from Congress. A new law was passed in late 2007 that empowered the U.S. Mint to place the motto in a more prominent position.

The edge modifications include the removal of the motto, plus the addition of three stars between "E Pluribus Unum" and the mint mark and 10 stars between the year of minting and "E Pluribus Unum." The overall changes mark for an improved coin appearance.

"We hope Americans not only appreciate the aesthetic qualities of the Presidential $1 Coins, but also remember each President's legacy every time they use the coins in their daily transactions," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy.

The reverse design on all Presidential Dollars feature a rendition of the Statue of Liberty, designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart.

The Presidential $1 Coin Program started in 2007 and features a series of four different designs each year, with each honoring a former President in the order they served.

To date, more than 1.3 billion $1 coins have been minted for circulation that bear the images of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. The 2008 Martin Van Buren Presidential Dollar is scheduled for release on November 13.

For additional information regarding the Presidential $1 Coin Program, follow the U.S. Mint page: The Presidential $1 Coins.

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