Abraham Lincoln Presidential $1 Coin | U.S. Mint

I was born in 1809 in a small and poor family
living near Hodgenville, Kentucky. Despite having little schooling,
I was determined to become a lawyer and eventually ended up in the
Illinois legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. In
1858, I ran against incumbent Stephen A. Douglas in a series of
debates about slavery. Though I didn’t win the election, I gained
national recognition and was nominated for the Republican
Presidential ticket in 1860. I was elected President in 1861 as the
nation was beginning the Civil War.

As President, I issued the Emancipation
Proclamation, which freed slaves living in the Confederacy. Union
soldiers were given the authority to free any slaves they found in
the South and recruit them into their army. By the end of the Civil
War, 1 in 8 Union soldiers were African American. On November 19,
1863, I gave the famous Gettysburg Address. This example of taking
control during a time of war was later followed by other
Presidents, such Woodrow Wilson in WWI and Franklin Roosevelt in
WWII. The Civil War and abolition of slavery were my main
priorities, but I also signed the Homestead Act, which allowed poor
people to buy land if they committed to living and working there
for 5 years. This law began the settlement of the American
West.

I remember the day, April 14, 1865, like it was
yesterday. War was ending and I, Abraham Lincoln, had just begun my
second term as President. That night, I was shot by John Wilkes
Booth, a Southern sympathizer, and sadly, I passed away the
following morning in Washington D.C.. It’s a day I’ll never
forget.

Coinage Legislation under President Abraham
Lincoln

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• I’m proud to say that on April 21st 1862 I authorized a United
  States Mint facility to be built in Denver! This was a major move
  for the US and has been a great boon to the city over the years.
  The Mint has been a source of employment, as well as a great source
  of pride for the citizens of Denver. It’s been a symbol of the
  city’s growth and progress and has allowed us to experience the
  benefits of a national currency. It’s amazing to think that
  something I started so long ago is still going strong today!
• I recently found out about the Act of March 3, 1863, which
  authorized the U.S. Mint to open a facility in Carson City, Nevada.
  It was an exciting discovery for me, since it meant that a new Mint
  was opened right in my state. I’m proud to know that the Mint has a
  long history in Nevada, and that it continues to serve the people
  of this great state. It’s really cool to think that something I can
  be proud of has been around since 1863.
• I have amended the Act of February 21, 1857, as of April 22,
  1864, to ensure that any laws in place to protect US coins are also
  applied to newly authorized coins. These laws are intended to
  defend the coins from being debased, counterfeited, or any other
  malicious acts. They also serve to regulate and govern the
  production of coins.
• I’m familiar with the Act of June 8, 1864, which cracked down
  hard on counterfeiting coins in the United States. It was made
  illegal and set heavy penalties for those caught forging coins.
  This was an important move to protect the U.S. economy and
  currency. It was also a reminder that counterfeiting was a serious
  crime that would not be tolerated. The Act is still in effect
  today, ensuring that our coins remain valuable and secure.
• Act of March 3, 1865, authorized coinage of the 3-cent
  piece.