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What’s So Special About the 1943 Copper Penny?

March 8, 1999 - According to the American Numismatic Association, the 1943 copper–alloy cent is one of the most idealized and potentially one of the most sought–after items in American numismatics. Nearly all circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc–coated steel because...

Image Representing Sacagawea To Appear On New Dollar Coin

July 29, 1998 - Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin accepted the recommendation of the Dollar Coin Advisory Committee that the new dollar coin contain an image representing Sacajawea, the Native American woman whose presence was essential to the success of the Lewis and Clark...

Treasury Establishes Dollar Coin Advisory Committee

May 19, 1998 - Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin Tuesday announced the members of the Dollar Coin Advisory Committee established to recommend a design concept for the heads (obverse) side of the new dollar coin. The nine members of the committee are: Chairman, U.S....