United States 2008-P dollar KM-426
The United States dollar has a proud history going back to 1794 but the coin has been completely superseded by the dollar bill since the 1920's. Several attempts have been made to circulate a dollar coin, all have failed. The presidential series was introduced in 2007 with the first four presidents and the initial quantities were large. There was a flurry of curiosity as these appeared, which was soon replaced by indifference. The mint persisted, striking over sixty million of each design during 2008-11. In 2012, the mint gave up and struck the Chester Arthur and later issues only for collectors. The series ended in 2016 with Ronald Reagan.
Recorded mintage: 64,260,000 plus 745,464 in satin finish.
Specification: 8.07 g, manganese brass (6 Zn-3.5 Mn-2 Ni-88.5 Cu), 26.49 mm diameter, lettered edge.
Catalog reference: KM 426.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
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