‘In God We Trust’ Motto Faces New Legislative Scrutiny
The new Presidential $1 coins and the words "In God We Trust" are back in debate. A new legislative bill, S.2417, has been placed on the table and seeks changes to the motto’s placement.
Since the beginning of its mintage, the new dollar coin has faced extra scrutiny due solely to those powerful words, or lack of them. While a very small segment of the population would just as soon see the motto forever removed, most appreciate the significance of it appearing on coinage since the Civil War.
Then there are many who take issue with the new $1 coin’s design, believing the motto lacks prominence on its edge.
