Frank Gasparro's original 1977 design for the small dollar coin
Frank Gasparro's original 1977 design for the small golden dollar
featured a traditional likeness of Lady Liberty

The Story begins in 1976

THE REBIRTH BEGAN IN 1988.

A New Peace Dollar?

Why the $1 Coin is a Good Thing

The Gallery Mint Museum's New Design Proposals

Which Woman?
The debate over who should have been on the new $1 coin

Transcript of the House decision to redesign the $1 Coin

Clinton Signed Bill Providing Dollar Coin, New Quarters

The debate raged on

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New Dollar Design Theme Chosen
"Liberty, represented by a Native American woman,
inspired by Sacajawea and other Native American women."

Finalists narrowed down

FINAL DESIGN CHOSEN !

The Debate Continues


Reaction to the New Design Theme

Time To Say Goodbye To Dollar Bill


The New Dollar

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THE NEW DOLLAR