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United States Mint and The Hermitage to Introduce New Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin to the Nation at Old Hickory’s Home Near Nashville
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The Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin goes into circulation across the country on August 14, 2008, and an event at The Hermitage, President Jackson’s home near Nashville, Tenn. will introduce the coin to the Nation. United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart will join Richard Cowart, the past regent of The Hermitage Board of Directors, on the front lawn of the historic mansion in a ceremonial “pour” of thousands of Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coins. The public is invited and may exchange their dollar bills for Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coins.
There will be free admission to the grounds (only). Each child under 18 years old attending will receive a free Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin.
Andrew Jackson served two terms in office from 1829 to 1837. Prior to becoming President, he was the first person from Tennessee to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and he also was elected to the U.S. Senate. Jackson served as major general in the War of 1812 and was commander of U.S. forces that defeated the British at the battle of New Orleans. He was known as “Old Hickory” due to his reputation for being very tough. He dominated American politics for many years.
The United States Mint has issued more than one billion Presidential $1 Coins in the order the Presidents served, starting with the George Washington Presidential $1 Coin in February 2007. Andrew Jackson was the seventh President, and he is being honored with the seventh Presidential $1 Coin.
WHAT: Introduction of the new Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin
For video and audio production: Thousands of shiny, new Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coins will be poured from United States Mint bags onto a table to “present” the coin to the Nation.
WHO: United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart
Richard Cowart, past Regent of The Hermitage Board of Directors
WHEN: August 14, 2008, 10 a.m. CT
WHERE: The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson
4580 Rachel’s Lane
Nashville, Tennessee 37076
(615) 889-2941
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Since Congress created the United States Mint on April 2, 1792 the primary mission of the United States Mint is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the nation. As a self-funded agency, the United States Mint turns revenues beyond its operating expenses over to the General Fund of the Treasury.Other responsibilities, include: Maintaining physical custody and protection of the Nation's $100 billion of U.S. gold and silver assets, Manufacturing and selling platinum, gold, and silver bullion coins,Overseeing of production facilities in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and West Point, as well as the U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
S. Hewitt | Aug 14, 2008 | Reply
It would be nice to know the time that the event ends. The kids have started school already, so most of them won’t be able to go at 10:00 a.m., but they could go after school if the event lasts until 5:00, when The Hermitage closes for the day.