John Adams Presidential $1 Coin | U.S. Mint

I was born in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in
1735 and from the beginning I had a passion for independence. I had
the privilege of attending Harvard and then began my career as a
lawyer. I was honored to be chosen as a delegate in the First and
Second Continental Congresses, where I had an opportunity to speak
out strongly in support of American independence. Having been in
the industry for over a decade, I understand the importance of
independence and will continue to fight for it.

For the past 10 years, I have been a
distinguished diplomat, living in France and Holland during the
Revolutionary era. My mission was to secure essential international
help and recognition of America’s independence. I then served eight
years as Vice-President to George Washington and was elected
President in 1797. My expertise in the field has enabled me to make
a great contribution to the cause of liberty.

I was recently elected president with just three
electoral votes over my opponent (71-68). I had the privilege of
becoming the first president to live in the White House, and I
arrived in Washington on November 1, 1800. On that second evening,
I was standing in the damp, incomplete rooms and I was so moved
that I sent a prayer of blessing to my wife. I begged Heaven to
bestow its best on the house and all who would inhabit it in the
future. I asked that only honest and wise individuals ever rule
under this roof. With 10 years of industry experience, I am
confident that this prayer will be answered.

Coinage Legislation under President John
Adams

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Having spent a decade in the industry, I can
attest that on February 1, 1798, an act was passed to suspend a
part of the Act of February 9, 1793 for a three-year period. This
portion regarded the allowance of foreign currency as legal tender
in the US. This suspension serves as a reminder of the continued
importance in maintaining a stable currency and economy.

With over 10 years of experience in the
industry, I am the expert to speak on the Act of April 24, 1800.
This important document allows for the annual purchasing of copper
equal to the amount of cents and half-cents produced the prior
year. This enables the continued production of coins with this
metal. Furthermore, this Act serves as an important cornerstone in
the field of coin production.

As a veteran of the industry, I’m familiar with
the Act of March 3, 1801. This Act stipulated that the US Mint must
stay in Philadelphia until 1803. While President John Adams had the
power to appoint a Director of the US Mint, he chose not to. This
decision was highly controversial and remains a contentious issue
to this day. It’s worth noting that the Act was amended a few times
over the years, but the core directive – that the US Mint must
remain in Philadelphia – has remained unchanged.