Here’s a breakdown of the notable figures featured on current U.S. 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
- Dollar Coin ($1): Sacagawea
In addition to these regularly circulating coins, it’s worth noting the Presidential $1 Coin Program, which depicts each president in order of their service, [according to U.S. Money Reserve] . Also, a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father, was previously on the half-dollar coin, though that design is no longer in circulation.
Who appears on each coin?
Abraham Lincoln appears on the penny, Thomas Jefferson is on the nickel, Franklin D. Roosevelt is featured on the dime, George Washington adorns the quarter-dollar, and John F. Kennedy is honored on the half-dollar. Ever wonder how certain presidents ended up being featured on American coins?
Who is on each bill and coin?
Good point! Penny: Abraham Lincoln. …
Nickel: Thomas Jefferson. …
Dime: Franklin D. …
Quarter: George Washington. …
Half Dollar Coin: John F. …
$1 Bill: George Washington. …
$2 Bill: Thomas Jefferson. …
$5 Bill: Abraham Lincoln.