The United States Mint will introduce a new Presidential $1 Coin on February 17 to honor Andrew Johnson, our Nation's 17th President.
The event will take place at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, in Greeneville, Tennessee, where Johnson launched his political career. Invited guests include Greeneville Mayor W. T. Daniels.
Following the ceremony, the public can exchange their cash for 25-coin rolls of the Andrew Johnson $1 Coin at face value. Each child 18 years old and younger will receive a new Andrew Johnson $1 Coin to commemorate the event.
WHAT:
Presentation of the Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin and Coin Exchange
WHO:
Daniel P. Shaver, Chief Counsel, United States Mint
W. T. Daniels, Mayor
Lizzy Watts, Superintendent, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Daniel Luther, President Andrew Johnson re-enactor
WHEN:
Thursday, February 17, 2011, 11:00 A.M. (ET)
WHERE:
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
101 North College Street
Greeneville, TN 37743
Note: In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the General Morgan Inn, 111 North Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743
About the Andrew Johnson $1 Coin
The Andrew Johnson $1 Coin is the 17th release in the United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program, authorized by Public Law 109-145 (the Presidential Dollar Coin Act of 2005). The Act directs the United States Mint to strike and issue four $1 coins each year featuring the images of our Nation's presidents in the order that they served in office.
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