2009 William Henry Harrison Presidential $1 Coin

2009 William Henry Harrison Presidentian $1 Proof Coin, Obverse - Click to Enlarge

The 2009 William Henry Harrison Presidential $1 Coin was struck by the US Mint as the ninth coin in the series, but the first for 2009. Harrison had a long and distinguished career before his election, but only served as President for 32 days before he died in office.

The coins were officially launched on President's Day, February 16, 2009 at Harrison's Virginia home known as Berkeley Plantation. Children who attended the ceremony were given a free dollar coin as a souvenir.

In a change from the 2007 and 2008 Presidential coins, the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" has been moved to the obverse of the coin. On previous issues, it appeared on the edge.

With a majority of these coins struck for circulation, they may also be found in uncirculated and proof conditions.

Harrison Presidential $1 Coin Design

2009 William Henry Harrison Presidential $1 Proof Coin, Reverse - Click to Enlarge

Obverse design: Joseph Menna designed and sculpted the obverse of the Harrison coin which includes a portrait of the ninth President. Also seen are the inscriptions "WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "9TH PRESIDENT" and "1841."

Reverse design: The reverse of each Presidential $1 coin contains an image of the Statue of Liberty (designed and sculpted by Don Everhart) along with the inscriptions "$1" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."

Coin Specifications & Information

Mint Facility:	Philadelphia, Denver & San Francisco
Face Value:	$1
Date:	2009
Condition:	Circulated, Uncirculated & Proof
Composition:	77% Copper, 12% Zinc, 7% Manganese, 4% Nickel
Standard Weight:	8.1 g
Standard Diameter:	26.5 mm
Edge:	Edge-Incused Lettering
Authorizing Law:	Public Law 109-145
Obverse Design:	Joseph Menna
Reverse Design:	Don Everhart

Product Availability

Circulation Issue Date:	February 19, 2009
Release Price:	$1 for circulation quality
Mintage Limits:	based on demand
Order Limits:	Unlimited
Sales:	See US Mint Sales Figures
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