James K. Polk Dollar Coin

Featured on the obverse of the James K Polk dollar coin is a likeness of James K. Polk along with the inscriptions “In God We Trust”, “11th President” and “1845-1849.” The reverse features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions “United States of America” and “$1.” The coin also features edge-incused inscriptions.

Please select the Mint and the Packaging from the options below.

James K Polk Dollar Coin

The Presidential dollar coin features one of the boldest and most beautiful coins ever created by the United States Mint. The traditional inscriptions “E Pluribus Unum,” the date of issuance and the mint mark have been moved to the edge of the coin, making it unique among circulating coins. The reverse features a stunning image of the Statue of Liberty. The Presidential $1 Coin series will honor each of our presidents in the order they served. However, no living president will be included in the series.

Featured on the obverse of the James K Polk dollar coin is a likeness of James K. Polk along with the inscriptions “In God We Trust”, “11th President” and “1845-1849.” The reverse features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions “United States of America” and “$1.” The coin also features edge-incused inscriptions.

James Knox Polk was an American politician who served as the 11th President of the United States from 1845 to 1849. Before his presidency, he served as the 13th Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1835 to 1839 and the 9th Governor of Tennessee from 1839 to 1841. A member of the Democratic Party, Polk was a supporter of Andrew Jackson and a proponent of Jacksonian democracy. His presidency is best known for expanding the territory of the United States through the annexation of the Republic of Texas, the Oregon Territory, and the Mexican Cession, which occurred after the Mexican-American War.

Learn more about James K. Polk here.

Browse through more Presidential dollar coins.