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When it comes to one dollar currency, most people will think about one paper dollar instead of one dollar coin. This is because most people prefer using paper dollars because they can be folded and light to be carried. People tend to collect one dollar coin and not use it as currency.

In the past, there were silver one dollar coins, which were quite popular. In fact, they have a long history in America. They are minted and circulated from 1794 to 1935. Due to silver shortage, the production of silver coins was stopped. It is not easy to find these silver coins nowadays because most of them are already in the hands of collectors.

In 1971, the government tried to popularize one dollar coin again and the Eisenhower dollar was produced to achieve this purpose. Susan B. Anthony dollar replaced Eisenhower dollar in 1979, but this one dollar coin has minimum popularity. After two decades, in 2000 the government tried again to make one dollar coin popular by releasing Sacagawea dollar that portrays a famous Native American woman. This dollar coin again failed to gain popularity and its demand decreased significantly in the following year.

The latest effort from the government to push one dollar coin to public was releasing the presidential dollar coin in 2007. The coin portrays each U.S. president who has served in order. The first series in 2007 included four presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison. Every year the government will release four types of presidential coins until all U.S. presidents have been depicted.

The height, weight, and color are the only similarities between presidential coins and Sacagawea coin. Elaborate artworks are used in presidential coins with side inscriptions that state the issued dates, E. Pluribus Unum, and In God We Trust. The designs are indeed very attractive as intended by the designers.

If you are interested to get these presidential dollar coins, you can contact banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. You also can ask businesses to give you change in these presidential dollar coins when you buy something. A collector book is also available online and through U.S. Mint if you want to collect the coins. The book is designed specifically so you can place your coins in order of their release.

Basically the government wants to follow the concept of fifty state quarters by releasing these presidential dollar coins. These quarters are still in circulation today and can be considered quite popular. This is what the government wants that people can use the presidential dollar coins instead of the one dollar bills. It is interesting to see whether this effort will succeed or not because as mentioned previously one dollar bill is light and foldable.

Cindy Heller is a professional writer. To learn more about presidential dollar coin, please visit famous coin collections.

Sacagawea $27.24 This introduction to the life of Sacagawea emphasizes her vital contribution to the work of explorers Lewis and Clark. Illustrated with oil paintings.

Cofa Sacagawea $5.99 Describes how Sacagawea found adventure guiding Lewis and Clark to the Oregon coast.

Who Was Sacagawea? $10.27 A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.

Sacagawea Dollars $8.21 To celebrate the release of the new Sacagawea dollar coin in early 2000, Whitman is pleased to offer a new folder that will hold coins from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints beginning in 2000.

Sacagawea (Hardcover) $45.01 "Discusses the life of Sacagawea, including her Shoshone childhood, her kidnapping by the Hidatsa, her journey with the Lewis and Clark expedition, and her legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.

Lewis and Clark with Sacagawea $49.99 Edgar Samuel Paxson Lewis and Clark with Sacagawea - Giclee Print

Sacagawea, American Pathfinder $10.39 Describes how Sacagawea found adventure guiding Lewis and Clark to the Oregon coast.

Sacagawea (Paperback) $15.23 While traveling with the Corps of Discovery across America`s then-uncharted West, Sacagawea-with a baby strapped to her back-endured unimaginable dangers. We know little about her thoughts and feelings, since she left no records of her own, but without her, Lewis and Clark certainly could never have succeeded. Emma Carlson Berne separates truth from legend, and offers some ideas on what eventually happened to this strong and fascinating woman. 

Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark (Unabridged) $7.79 Sacagawea was a Shoshone Indian woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition in their exploration of the Western United States....

A Picture Book of Sacagawea $16.36 This biography of Sacagawea examines her childhood as well as her role as translator and guide to the explorers Lewis and Clark. Illustrated with watercolor paintings.

Sacagawea River $93.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Sacagawea River is a tributary of the Musselshell River, approximately 30 mi (48 km) long, in northcentral Montana in the United States. It rises on the plains of northern Fergus County and flows eastward. The river formerly joined the Musselshell five miles above the confluence of the Musselshell with the Missouri, but it now flows into the arm of Fort Peck Lake on the Missouri formed by the mouth of the Musselshell. The river was explored during the Lewis and Clark Expedition and named after their guide, Sacagawea. The river was named after her because she was in a canoe, and got caught in a storm. The canoe nearly tipped over, the expedition members were trying to balance the boat, but Sacajawea collected all the books, records, and instruments from the journey. They may have been covered in some material which prevented water damage. The river was named after her for this deed. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 Publication Date: 2010/07/29 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.30 inches

SACAGAWEA:HEROINE OF THE LEWIS AND CL BY SACAGAWEA (DVD) $22.1 Traces the life of the Shoshoni Indian girl who was stolen from her tribe at the age of twelve, sold to a French trapper, and served as a guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition. Artist: SACAGAWEA Genre: Documentary Rating: NR Release Date: 3FEB2004

Who Was Sacagawea? (Unabridged) $1.09 Sacagawea was only 16 when she made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history, traveling 4500 miles by foot, canoe, and horse-all while carrying a baby....

The Journey of Sacagawea (DVD) $47.73 Though Sacagawea remains one of the most memorable figures in American history, little is known about the life of the Native American woman who guided Lewis and Clark through their Pacific Northwest expeditions. This sensitive documentary examines the truths behind the legend through historical journals and the oral histories of the Shoshoni, Hidatsa, and Nez Perce tribes.

JOURNEY OF SACAGAWEA $11.7 Rated: NASynopsis: NA

Quien fue Sacagawea? Who Was Sacajawea? (Paperback) $16.44 On April 7, 1805, Sacagawea left Fort Mandan to begin the famous westward exhibition with Lewis and Clark. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Sacagawea`s fascinating journey and life story comes to life in Spanish!

Quien fue Sacagawea? / Who Was Sacagawea? $5.36 No Synopsis Available

Sacagawea with Lewis and Clark During Their Expedition of 1804-06 $49.99 Newell Convers Wyeth Sacagawea with Lewis and Clark During Their Expedition of 1804-06 - Giclee Print

Sacagawea: Heroine of the Lewis and Clark Journey - $14.99 Sacagawea: Heroine of the Lewis and Clark Journey uses reenactments in order to tell the life story of the brave Native American girl who helped guide the famous explorers through what at the time were uncharted territories in North America. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Sacagawea: Heroine of the Lewis and Clark Journey (DVD) $35.28 The story of one of America's most legendary figures, SACAGAWEA uses dramatic reenactments to depict the tumultuous life of the brave and daring heroine. From her early days being raised as a captive to her eventual journey with Lewis and Clark, it becomes strikingly clear just how vital a role Sacagawea played in that historic expedition. Featuring lush cinematography, SACAGAWEA is a powerful tribute to a true American hero.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep Case