Presidential dollar coins

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Presidential dollar coins?Public Law 109-145, enacted December 22, 2005
2. What is the coin composition?Clad: copper core with manganese brass outer layers
3. What is the edge inscription detail?Includes year of minting, 'In God We Trust', and 'E Pluribus Unum'
4. Why did the U.S. Mint make these coins?The U.S. Mint started the program to bring more interest to dollar coins and to teach the public about American history and leadership.
5. How many new presidents are added each year?Every year the Mint releases four new coins, each featuring a different president in the order they served.

Medallic Artist: An artist specializing in the design and creation of coins, medals, and other relief artworks.
Circulation Strike: A coin produced by the U.S. Mint intended for everyday use and exchange in commerce.
Proof Coin: A specially manufactured coin with sharp details, mirror-like fields, and frosted design elements, made for collectors.