In the United States, several presidents are depicted on circulating coins:
- Penny (1 cent): Abraham Lincoln
- Nickel (5 cents): Thomas Jefferson
- Dime (10 cents): Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Quarter (25 cents): George Washington
- Half-Dollar (50 cents): John F. Kennedy
There was also a [Presidential $1 Coin Program] from 2007 to 2016, which honored all the presidents in order of their service. While these coins are no longer minted for general circulation, you might still find them in some areas or within coin collections.
The Presidential $1 Coin Act allowed for the depiction of each president in order of their presidency, with four designs released each year. The most recent addition to the series was for George H.W. Bush, released in 2020. By law, only deceased presidents are allowed to be featured on American coinage.
Who is the last president to be on a coin?
By law, only deceased presidents may be depicted on American coinage—and so the presidential dollar series came to its first stop in 2016 with the final three releases of Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. The most recent addition to the series, featuring George H.W.
What president is on the 1$ coin?
Great question! The George Washington $1 coin was first available to the public on February 15, 2007, in honor of Washington’s Birthday, which was observed on February 19. This marked the first time since the St. Gaudens Double Eagle (1907–1933) that the United States had issued a coin with edge lettering for circulation.
Are president $1 coins worth anything?
Good point! The most expensive Presidential Dollar coin is the 2009 SMS William Henry Harrison with missing edge lettering, graded 69/70, which can sell for up to $2,450. The least expensive among the top valuable coins is the 2007 SMS Jefferson dollar with missing edge lettering, graded 67, valued at $600.