Today the U.S. Mint released the James Madison Presidential $1 Coin Historical Signature Set™ for a price of $19.95.

This set is the fourth in the series and features:

• A proof James Madison Presidential Dollar,
• an intaglio print of the President from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP),
• an official James Madison signature, and
• a leather-like folder showcasing the coin, print and signature

The proof coin is brilliant, with a sharp relief and mirror-like background. The frosted foreground gives a special cameo effect.

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The United States Mint has announced the upcoming arrival of new Presidential $1 dollar coin products in May.

For some collectors, the announced offerings may come as a bit of a surprise since the Mint is pushing out an additional product as well as the next scheduled coin honoring U.S. Presidents.

They have, in fact, extended their Presidential product line and are spotlighting already released coins in new ways.

Presidential $1 Coin Historical Signature Set™

The U.S. Mint had somewhat quietly released a new collection in April called the Presidential $1 Coin Historical Signature Set. It featured George Washington.

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