Biography john adams presidential dollar

The John Adams Presidential Dollar (Buy on eBay) was first released into circulation on May 17, 2007. This represented the second coin in the Presidential Dollar coin series.

Biography john adams presidential dollar

Together with the first release featuring George Washington, total production of Presidential Dollars crossed the half billion mark with this release.

John Adams was one of the earliest and most vocal advocates of colonial independence.

He served on both the First and Second Continental Congress and for eight years as George Washington’s Vice President. During his presidency, Adams helped alleviate tensions with France during the XYZ Affair. He served one term as the 2nd President of the United States from 1797-1801.

The official launch ceremony of the new coin was held in Quincy, Massachusetts, the hometown of John Adams.

The United States Mint Director Edmund Moy and Mayor William J. Phelan were in attendance. Several of John Adams descendants also atte