U.S. Coin Collectors

Hello everyone,

Well I finally got around to researching this and it was something I had heard but forgot.

April 7, 1866 - An Act of Congress stated that only a portrait of a deceased person could appear on currency. The Act was caused by an uproar over the actions of the Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Spencer Clark. Clark placed himself on a five cent note and had a large quantity of them printed before it was noticed. Due to Clark’s actions the already prepared 15 cent note featuring Sherman and Grant was never released.

Now does that answer it fully?

Regards,
Stan

Hello everyone,

I guess it is time for me to post another coin trivia question.

Here it is:

What was the first U.S. Coin minted to feature a portrait of an African-American?

Regards,
Stan

Hello everyone,

Not sure if anyone was able to get on, as we had a technical issue just recently noticed by me.

However I am going to answer this one as it has been up for some time. the correct answer was Booker T Washington Half Dollar.

I will post another qyuestin tomorrow as it is late right not.

Regards,
Stan

Hello everyone,

Time for another Trivia Time Question!

What, according to the United States Mint, is the life expectancy of a circulating coin?

Bonus: According to the same source, what is the life expectancy of circulating currency?

Good luck!

Regards,
Stan

Hello everyone,

The correct answer is 30 years for the Coin and the bonus is 18 months for currency.

Regards,
Stan

Hello everyone,

Next trivia question:

What coin did the words "E Pluribus Unum" first appear?

What was the date of this coin?

Good luck!

Regards,
Stan

Where am I oh while I'm here the 1795 to 1807 Half Eagle (Capped Bust to the Right) I think was the first

Hello everyone,

Harry,

Congrats for the right answer!

Regards,
Stan