The Mint has polished up its optimism, based on three key points: Presidents, frankly, are icons, fully accepted as symbols of our country. The changing designs will keep sparking new interest. And the edge lettering is definitely an attention getter and conversation starter.
"The Mint has also been working with the Federal Reserve system, to have the coins widely distributed, so you could go to your bank today and pick up the coins," says Grant, who's been at the Mint here for 22 years.
"We're not out to replace the dollar bill. We're here to offer people a choice," says Grant.
"I even suspect the tooth fairy will love leaving these beautiful coins under pillows," said U.S. Mint Director Edmund C. Moy in a statement:
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