In 2007, the United States Mint unveiled a new series of circulating dollar coins honoring the former Presidents. The new series was met with unexpected controversy when many claimed that the motto "In God We Trust" had been omitted from the coin. After two years, this controversy will finally be put to rest.

Last year the United States Mint began a new circulating dollar coin series. This will be the third attempt to produce a circulating small size dollar coin.

In 2009 the Lincoln Cent will celebrate its 100th birthday. This will also mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. To celebrate the occasion, there are many important numismatic events planned.