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Source: NPR "All Things Considered"

Roundup

11-20-06

New $1 coins to feature Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison [audio 4min]

Next year a new coin is coming to a pocket and change purse near you: A new $1 coin. The same size as the Sacagawea dollar, the coin will honor the first four US presidents. Numismatic educator Rod Gillis of the American Numismatic Assn talks with Robert Siegel.

Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"