Several U.S. dollar coins feature presidents. Here’s a breakdown:
- Presidential Dollar Coins (2007-2016, 2020): This program honored each deceased U.S. president in the order they served. The obverse (heads side) of each coin features a portrait of the president and their years in office, while the reverse (tails side) displays the Statue of Liberty. The first Presidential dollar coin in 2007 depicted George Washington. The program concluded in 2016 and one final coin honoring George H.W. Bush was issued in 2020.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Dollar (1971-1978): This dollar coin featured President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse.
- Sacagawea Dollars (2000-present): While not featuring a president, the Sacagawea dollar was initially proposed to feature the Statue of Liberty before Sacagawea was chosen. This coin was intended to replace the unpopular Susan B. Anthony dollar.
- Susan B. Anthony Dollar (1979-1981, 1999): This coin honored women’s suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony and featured her likeness on the obverse.
In short, Presidential dollar coins have featured the likenesses of all deceased presidents, while the Eisenhower dollar also depicted a president. The Sacagawea and Susan B. Anthony dollars feature prominent figures from American history other than presidents.
How many presidents have $1 coins?
The program excludes all current and former living Presidents, therefore the list currently stands at 37. The coin features the motto “In God We Trust” in edged lettering which is the first time this has been done on U.S. coin and it also features the year of issue on the Rim.
Which president dollar coins are rare?
Good point! Some of the rarest Presidential Dollars include the 2007 George Washington Missing Edge Lettering Error, the 2010 Millard Fillmore Proof Error, and the 2012 Chester A. Arthur (Low Mintage Philadelphia Mint)coin.