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Release date of James Monroe Dollar:
02-14-08
Virginia native James Monroe was exceptionally
qualified to serve as
the United States’ 5th president.
Not only was he a Revolutionary War soldier, he was champion of the
Bill of Rights, US diplomat in Europe, governor of Virginia, senator,
secretary of state, secretary of war, and negotiator of the Louisiana
Purchase, before becoming president in 1817. (continued below ads)
His time in office is known as the “Era of Good Feelings” for the peace
and booming economy the country enjoyed.
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| The James Monroe Presidential
Dollar. Release date: 02-14-08. United States Mint image |
The Monroe Doctrine, a foundation of American
foreign
policy introduced in an 1823 message to Congress, warned European
powers against expansionism in the Western Hemisphere.
Monroe’s presidency was also marked by the Missouri
Compromise, which preserved a balance of free states and slave states
in the United States and prohibited slavery in western territories
above the 36/30’ north latitude line.
Purchase a James
Monroe Presidential Commemorative Coin.
Coinage Legislation under President James Monroe:
Act of January 14, 1818 — This Act directs the location of
the United States Mint to remain in Philadelphia for another term of
five years, beginning March 4, 1818.
Act of March 3, 1819 — This Act continues the
authorization of certain gold and silver coinage from foreign countries
as current and legal tender for the payment of debts within the United
States. Specific rates of exchange are enumerated for the coins of
Great Britain, Portugal, France, and Spain.
Act of March 3, 1821 — This Act continues the provisions
of the Act of April 29, 1816, relating to the legal-tender value of
French coins.
Act of March 3, 1823 — This Act authorizes certain gold coinage from
foreign countries as current and legal tender in all payments on
account of public lands within the United States. Specific rates of
exchange are enumerated for the coins of Great Britain, Portugal,
France, and Spain. The Act also calls for an annual assay of such
coins, and for a report to the Congress detailing the results.
Act of March 3, 1823 — This Act directs the location of
the United States Mint to remain in Philadelphia for another term of
five years, beginning March 4, 1823.
United States Mint Directors appointed by President James
Monroe:
1824 Samuel Moore — Fifth Director of the United States Mint.
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