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Learn all about the U.S. Presidential Dollars coin program, including the edge lettering errors, which presidential coins are coming next, and other facts about the Presidential Dollars.
What Is the Direct Ship Program?
What is the U.S. Mint's direct Ship Program, and how does it differ from the Mint's normal sales of Presidential Dollars? The answer is that you can get the coins below face value if you buy smart! This page explains the facts about the Direct Ship Program.
The Andrew Jackson Presidential Dollar
The Andrew Jackson Presidential Dollar honors the seventh president of the United States. Jackson was a quick-tempered and hot-blooded man who fought thirteen duels during his life. The Jackson Dollar depicts the portrait of this fiery man; this article tells a little about his remarkable life.
Presidential Dollars - Facts About the Presidential Dollar Coins
The Presidential Dollar coins began being issued for circulation by the U.S. Mint in February, 2007. Learn all about this series of Presidential Dollar coins, find out why the word LIBERTY has been removed, and get the facts about the edge lettering on the Dollar coins now.
The Faceless Monroe Presidential Dollar
The Faceless Monroe Dollar is a Monroe Dollar blank that didn't get the front and back coin designs, but did get the edge lettering! this is only the second confirmed time that an error like this has happened in the Presidential Dollar series. Learn all about this amazing blank planchet with edge lettering on it, the collector who found it, and the grading service mistake when it was slabbed.
SmallDollars.com
SmallDollars.com is a Web site that is entirely focused on small module U.S. Dollar Coins, such as the Presidential, Sacagawea, and Susan B. Anthony Dollars. The site has very in-depth information about the coins, artists, errors and varieties, patterns, and pretty much anything else you might want to know about the small dollars. Learn more about SmallDollars.com on this page.
Why are Only Dead Presidents Featured on U.S. Coins?
The United States has a long tradition of placing only the portraits of dead people on its money. Learn why living people are never depicted on U.S. coins, and why the U.S. always uses portraits of dead Presidents rather than living ones.
The Thomas Jefferson Presidential Dollar
The Thomas Jefferson Presidential Dollar was released to the general public on August 16, 2007. Learn about this coin and the man it honors in this article that tells all about the Jefferson Presidential Dollar coin.
The Presidential Dollar Edge Lettering Errors
The Presidential Dollar coins are turning up with some interesting new errors, mostly related to the edge lettering on the coins. However, not everything being sold on eBay as an edge lettering error is one! Learn what's up with these new Presidential Dollars, and check out my list of known errors for the coins.
Is Upside Down Edge Lettering an Error on Presidential Dollars?
One of the most frequently asked questions I am getting since the release of the Presidential dollars is whether or not the edge lettering has been done in error if it is upside down. The answer is "maybe..." I explain edge lettering on Presidential Dollars in this article.
2007 Proof Presidential Dollar Error Coins
Photo gallery of Proof Presidential Dollar error coins minted in 2007.
How to Tell if a Godless Plain Edge Dollar is Fake
Godless Dollars are so-called because they are missing the edge lettering inscriptions that all Presidential Dollars are supposed to have, which include, among others, IN GOD WE TRUST. However, what's to stop someone with a dremel tool or lathe from simply erasing the edge inscriptions to make fake Godless dollars? Learn how to tell a real plain edge dollar from a fake smooth edge dollar.
Adams Presidential Dollar Double Edge Lettering Errors
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
The John Adams Presidential Dollar
The John Adams Presidential Dollar is the second coin in the Presidential Dollar series. Learn more about the U.S. President this coin honors, and other facts about John Adams.
Washington Dollar FAQs
Washington Dollar FAQs, from a blog post made shortly after the plain edge "Godless" dollars were discovered. These FAQs answer many questions relating to the original release of the first Presidential Dollar coin.
Presidential Dollars - Compare the Artist Renderings to the Coins
Compare the artists rendering of the new Presidential Dollar coins to the actual coin we got. The differences might surprise you!

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