The United States Mint launched John Quincy Adam $1 coins into circulation yesterday, May 15. The dollar coin marks the sixth released since the Presidential $1 Coin Program began in 2007, and the second for this year.
United States Mint Acting Deputy Director Dan Shaver commented,
"$1 coins are great for use in everyday transactions, and the John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin is also an educational tool. As Americans use the coin in commerce, we hope it prompts them to learn about this President’s contributions to our great Nation.”
John Quincy Adam’s life was one of distinction and commitment to public service.
- Harvard graduate and lawyer
- Was married to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams
- Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1802, and six years later President Madison appointed him Minister to Russia
- Was James Monroe’s Secretary of State, arranging with England for the joint occupation of the Oregon country, and obtained from Spain the cession of the Floridas
- Helped formulate the Monroe Doctrine
He continued his public service after his Presidency too.
- He was the first President who was the son of a President (John Adams)
- He was the sixth president, serving one term from 1825-1829
- Served for 17 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, after his Presidency
- Introduced many petitions to abolish slavery and the slave trade
- Died on Feb. 23, 1848, two days after collapsing on the House floor from a stroke
The U.S. Mint reports that more than one billion Presidential coins have been produced to date.
Four coins honoring President Washington, John Adams, Jefferson and Madison were issued in 2007. James Monroe Presidential $1 coins were released into circulation in February.
Two more coins will follow this year — Andrew Jackson $1s will be released August 14 and Martin Van Buren $1s on November 13.
Presidential coins are not always easy to find or exchange even in banks. However, John Quincy Adam $1 coins may also be purchased directly from the Mint.
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I have a couple of rolls of John Qunicy Adams coin but they are silver and not gold! IS THIS RARE?
Thanks,Troy (Kentucky)
I have a John Quincy Adams PRESIDENT $1 Dollor gold coin and I want to know what is the value of it in SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
I have a $25 roll of John Quincy Adams dollar pieces. I didn’t break the roll…they are gold in color, and have the statue of liberty on the back with Adams’ face on the front. Can you give me information on these $1 pieces and how much they are worth?
This coin is not worth a penny. It does not say In God We Trust on it.
hey i got a gold john quincy adams coin and it has errors like a etra 6 on how much is worth
Billy your a liar it does say “in god we trust” righton the side…. look closer next time.
SO how much are they worth I didn’t cetch on my Grandfather gives me two every time he stays with us!
how much are they worth???
It’s worth $1
Sheesh!!! All you have to do is go to the Mint’s website and you can find out the coins are BRASS, not gold! Read and check facts, DON’T ASSUME.
Take a couple of seconds to calm down about finding a “gold” coin and ask yourselves: As stupid as the US government can be about coinage, does anyone think the Mint and Treasury are so totally boneheaded that they’d strike hundreds of millions of coins that would be worth about $250 each if they were real gold, and then put them into circulation at a buck apiece??
In response to:
Billy June 8, 2009 at 10:21 pm
This coin is not worth a penny. It does not say In God We Trust on it.
Yes it does have “In God We Trust” on it — look around the edge of the coin.
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I have a John Adams gold colored one dollar coin which does not include the mint date. could someone tell me the worth of this coin.
Also billy,it says it right under the head on the front of the coin. If yours dos’nt you have a fake. Bummer for you.
In god we trust and the date 2007 is on the edge of the coin, not the front or the back.