The U.S. Presidential $1 Coin Program, launched in 2007, minted golden dollar coins featuring U.S. presidents in order of service. While most are worth face value in circulated condition, some low-mintage and proof issues command collector premiums.
🔍 Quick Facts:
- Composition: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
- Weight: 8.1 grams
- Diameter: 26.5 mm
- Years minted: 2007 to 2020
- Mints: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), San Francisco (S – proofs only)
💰 Top Values to Know:
| President | Year | Mint | Value (Proof 65) | Noteworthy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington | 2007 | S | $4.91 | First in the series |
| Abraham Lincoln | 2010 | S | $7.21 | High-demand historical figure |
| Harry S. Truman (Rev Proof) | 2015 | S | $215 | Low mintage: 16,812 coins |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower (Rev Proof) | 2015 | S | $184 | Mintage: 16,795 |
| John F. Kennedy (Rev Proof) | 2015 | S | $99 | Mintage: 49,226 |
| Lyndon B. Johnson (Rev Proof) | 2015 | S | $91 | Mintage: 24,221 |
| Ronald Reagan (Rev Proof) | 2016 | S | $72 | Mintage: 47,449 |
🧠 Collector Tips:
- Look for reverse proofs (mirror design on frosted background) — lowest mintage, highest value
- Check the edges — missing edge lettering errors are rare and valuable
- Condition matters — uncirculated and graded MS/PR-65+ are preferred
- San Francisco “S” mint = Proof only
- Philadelphia “P” & Denver “D” = Business strikes
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