Martin Van Buren Presidential $1 Coin | U.S. Mint

I was born a true American, the first president
to be born in the United States who wasn’t of British descent.
Growing up in a Dutch community in Kinderhook, New York, I picked
up a passion for politics from my father’s tavern. It was here that
I was able to meet some of the most influential politicians of the
time, including Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These
conversations sparked my interest in the political sphere and
shaped my career path for years to come.

I served in the United States Senate and was the
governor of New York before becoming Andrew Jackson’s secretary of
state. During his second term as president, I was his vice
president and I easily won the presidential election in 1837.

I’m Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the
United States. During my presidency, I implemented an independent
federal treasury system to replace state banks when it came to
managing federal funds, and I was able to resolve disputes with
Great Britain peacefully, which could have otherwise led to war.
Despite this, an economic depression persisted throughout my time
in office, and I wasn’t re-elected in 1841.

Coinage Legislation under President Martin
Van Buren

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No coinage legislation was enacted under
President Van Buren.

United States Mint Directors appointed by
President Van Buren

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I didn’t appoint a Director of the United States
Mint as President Martin Van Buren. It was a decision I chose not
to make, leaving the Mint without a leader. This decision had its
consequences, and I was aware of them. Still, I felt it was
important to not rush into a decision. After all, the Director of
the Mint was an important role and I wanted to make sure I found
the right person for the job.