James K. Polk Presidential Dollar
The James K. Polk Presidential Dollar will be released third in next year's line up of the ongoing Presidential Dollar series. This coin will mark the eleventh release in the series overall. The release date for the coin is currently scheduled as August 20, 2009.
The obverse of the coin will feature a portrait of former President Polk. The obverse was designed by Susan Gamble and sculpted by Charles Vickers. The inscriptions include "James K. Polk," "In God We Trust," "11th President," and the years of his Presidential term "1845-1849."
The reverse of the coin will continue to feature the Statue of Liberty rendition as designed and sculpted by Don Everhart. This design representative of the concept of Liberty has been used throughout the series.
As a change from prior years, the placement of the “In God We Trust” motto will be moved to the obverse of the coin. The other famous motto “E Pluribus Unum,” the date, and mint mark will continue to appear on the edge lettering of the coin.
Mintages for the James K. Polk Presidential Dollar are to be determined.
Coin Specifications:
- Diameter: 26.5 mm
- Weight: 8.1g
- Thickness: 2.0 mm
- Edge: Lettered
- Composition: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
- Mintage: TBD
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