John Fitzgerald Kennedy
When John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States in 1961, America fell in love with his youthful charm, good looks, and quick wit. But it was his strong will and political savvy that led an entire nation through trying times, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, and onto its greatest achievement of landing a man on the moon.
His brilliant political career was cut short by an assassin`s bullet on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. It is difficult for anyone who was not a witness to those sad days to fully comprehend the sense of loss which overtook the nation. Today, JFK remains one of the most beloved and revered men ever to hold the Office of President of the United States of America.
Presidential Dollars
To honor the lives and legacies of the men who have served our country as President, Congress passed the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005. This act commissions the U.S. Mint to create a series of coins featuring the Presidents in the order that they served. These coins will be released into circulation beginning with Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison, and will only be minted for one year. The Mint will release the next four coins in the series on Presidents Day each year.
Capitalizing on the success of the State Quarter Series, Congress hopes to revitalize circulated U.S. coins as an object of beauty and collectable value. Based on the official Presidential portraits, the Presidential $1 coins feature large, dramatic artwork in a glistening golden hue. Their most unique feature is the incused, or stamped in, edge inscriptions: "E Pluribus Unum," the year of minting, and "In God We Trust." The reverse of the coins features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty.
Although the Presidential Dollars were very popular among collectors, it was decided that, due to budgetary restraints, production of future Presidential Dollars will be limited. Beginning with Chester A. Arthur in the spring of 2012, only collectors willing to pay a premium above face value are able to purchase the U.S. Mints Presidential Dollars for their collection. The Presidential Dollar honoring John F. Kennedy made its highly anticipated debut in June 2015. As expected, the public response was very high, proving that even after his death, JFK remains one of the most popular and beloved Presidents of our time.
An Exclusive 2-Coin Set Celebrating the Presidency of John F. Kennedy
Meticulously designed, this limited-edition set features an AMERICAN MINT EXCLUSIVE John F. Kennedy Commemorative Coin that is minted to the highest quality "Proof" standard and luxuriously coated in 24k gold. This exquisite tribute also features a "Brilliant Uncirculated" edition of the 2015 John F. Kennedy Presidential Dollar. The set comes packaged in our exclusive KeepSafe™ archival case to protect and display your coin set for generations to come.
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Photo is a representation only; wear patterns may vary from the pristine example shown here. American Mint is not affiliated with the U.S. Mint.
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| Limitation: |
20,000 complete collections |
| Material: |
Copper, coated in 24k gold / Finish: Gold-coated |
| Quality: |
Proof |
| Weight: |
32 g |
| Diameter: |
40 mm |
| Issue year: |
2015 |
| Obverse: |
John F. Kennedy |
| Reverse: |
Presidential |
