2009 John Tyler Presidential Dollar
John Tyler Presidential Dollars are scheduled as the second release of the Presidential Dollar series for the year 2009. The official release date has not yet been published, but design sketches for the upcoming coin have been released.
The obverse of the coin will feature a portrait of former President Tyler. The portrait was designed and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. The reverse of the coin will continue to feature the rendition of the Statue of Liberty designed and sculpted by Don Everhart. This design has been used for each year of the series.
In 2009, the placement of the “In God We Trust” motto will be moved to the obverse of the coin. This follows early public confusion about the government’s intentions when the motto was placed on the edge lettering 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.
Please check back at Presidential Dollar Guide for future details about this coin’s release date, launch ceremony, mintage figures, and more!
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
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