Government rules say no living person can be pictured on a circulating coin. So these are exumina.
False, on the 50 States Quarters Program, some coins featured living people on the reverse.
Haha. Yes, I suppose this astronaut could be considered a living person
Obviously the intent of the law (which does exist) is to prohibit honoring a person while they are alive. That hasn't always been the case and there are a few that appear on US coins while alive.
One of the things I really appreciate about the Numista forums is that, of all the places on the Internet that I frequently visit, it is the one where Americans are a minority voice. It gives me a chance to see my own country from the vantage point of others, from a distance. I also get to hear your opinions on world events unfiltered from from a perspective that isn't USA-centric. Thanks for being my window on the “rest of the world”, Numista!
One of the things I really appreciate about the Numista forums is that, of all the places on the Internet that I frequently visit, it is the one where Americans are a minority voice. It gives me a chance to see my own country from the vantage point of others, from a distance. I also get to hear your opinions on world events unfiltered from from a perspective that isn't USA-centric. Thanks for being my window on the “rest of the world”, Numista!
That can be really healthy. Not just for Americans, but for everyone, to take a step back att see how the rest of the world sees you and how they react on your (country's) anctions. It's good to be patriotic and love your country, but it's unhealthy to believe any country is superior another. All countries are ruled by humans, and humans are easily affected by others. So stay strong, keep your heart in the right placr, and do what you can to bring a smile to a stranger's face. Not just today, but everyday. We all know this will be four long years, and probably a WWIII, but don't lose hope. If we all stay together, support each pther, and keep our faith, we will all get through this. Stay strong!
There is a number of exceptions to this law. Seven people whose images appeared on US coins while they were alive:
Governor T.E. Kilby on the front of the 1921 Alabama Centennial
President Calvin Coolidge on the front of the 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence
Senator Carter Glass on the front of the 1936 Lynchburg, Virginia, Sesquicentennial coin
Senator Joseph T. Robinson on the back of the 1936 Robinson-Arkansas Centennial coin
Eunice Kennedy Shriver on the obverse of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games Commemorative Silver Dollar.
Nancy Reagan on the 2016 First Spouse $10 Gold Coin. Caveat: she died on March 6, 2016, before the coin was officially released on July 1 that year. But, the coin was signed into law and struck before her death
Astronaut Edwin Aldrin on the 2019 commemorative half dollar (ok, so he's depicted in a space suit and you can't really tell it's him, but it was Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who planted the first American flag on the Moon)
There is a number of exceptions to this law. Seven people whose images appeared on US coins while they were alive:
Governor T.E. Kilby on the front of the 1921 Alabama Centennial
President Calvin Coolidge on the front of the 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence
Senator Carter Glass on the front of the 1936 Lynchburg, Virginia, Sesquicentennial coin
Senator Joseph T. Robinson on the back of the 1936 Robinson-Arkansas Centennial coin
Eunice Kennedy Shriver on the obverse of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games Commemorative Silver Dollar.
Nancy Reagan on the 2016 First Spouse $10 Gold Coin. Caveat: she died on March 6, 2016, before the coin was officially released on July 1 that year. But, the coin was signed into law and struck before her death
Astronaut Edwin Aldrin on the 2019 commemorative half dollar (ok, so he's depicted in a space suit and you can't really tell it's him, but it was Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who planted the first American flag on the Moon)
These all are non-circulating American Coins. The U.S. law clearly states Circulating Coins can't show a picture of a living person on the coin.
These all are non-circulating American Coins. The U.S. law clearly states Circulating Coins can't show a picture of a living person on the coin.
Please tell us the words of this law that “clearly states” Circulation Coins (only) can't show a picture of a living person and that it doesn't apply to non-circulation coins.
These all are non-circulating American Coins. The U.S. law clearly states Circulating Coins can't show a picture of a living person on the coin.
Please tell us the words of this law that “clearly states” Circulation Coins (only) can't show a picture of a living person and that it doesn't apply to non-circulation coins.
In 1866, a law was passed and stated “no living person can be portrayed on American currency". This law was passed due to an uproar from the public of the 5-cent note of the second issue of Fractional Currency which featured the portrait of Spencer Clark.
These all are non-circulating American Coins. The U.S. law clearly states Circulating Coins can't show a picture of a living person on the coin.
Please tell us the words of this law that “clearly states” Circulation Coins (only) can't show a picture of a living person and that it doesn't apply to non-circulation coins.
Google AI to the rescue! 😄Yes that is correct. In 1866 the US had never minted a non-circulating coin and had no plans to mint any so obviously it's wrong to state it doesn't apply to non-circulating coins. The words were contained in a 1866 appropriations bill as a small/minor amendment (added by Pennsylvania Congressman Russell Thayer) and stated "hereafter no portrait or likeness of any living person shall be engraved or placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, or postal currency of the United States.” Note that there is no time requirement for when after death a person could be shown on a coin. The two years that is generally given as the time is not contained in law but rather in an internal Dept. of the Treasury operating procedure which they can override whenever they want such as when they minted Kennedy half dollars less than a year after his assassination.
I wish America well. As she is strong, we will also feel safe and comfortable here.
Okay, let's see what happens in that regard.
The last 35 years of capitalist globalism is most likely over and something different is going to take its place - perhaps what I call “continentalism”?
