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Why are some presidents on two forms of currency coin and paper and others not?
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∙ 15y ago
The decisions about who appears on coins and bill are made by two separate agencies - the U.S. Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In addition members of Congress can and do have considerable input into the process with lobbying and plain old political pressure. Delegations from each state often come together to press for a particular person or image.
For example, the Virginia delegation used parliamentary tactics to hamstring Congress when the Mint proposed new designs for the nickel in 2003. The delegation claimed that any attempt to change the nickel would "dishonor" Jefferson; they held up lawmaking until the House and Senate agreed on a bill that would force the Mint to restore the image of Monticello after the Lewis and Clark series ended, and retain Jefferson's portrait essentially forever.
This extreme politicization has meant that many other worthy individuals have not been featured on coins, and that designs have been difficult to change except as part of limited runs such as the State Quarter program. By contrast other countries' coins and bills have honored scientists, authors, humanitarians, and more.
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What are the forms of money before paper was chosen?
Coins were a major form of currency before paper was used. Gold was a big form of currency.
Why did they put the president's faces on us paper currency?
They are not all presidents, e.g. Franklin, Chase.
Was Hamilton that's on the 10 dollar bill ever a President?
No he was not. He was secretary of the Treasury. He and Ben Franklin are the only two people who are on current paper currency that were not presidents.
Are all presidents on paper money?
Neither are all the presidents on paper money and not all paper money have pictures of presidents. For example Ben Franklin is on the hundred.
What is the Difference between a normal paper and currency paper?
the main difference between currency paper and normal paper is that the currency paper is made up of cotton fibres and the normal paper is obtainde from trees
What is the difference between currency paper and a normal paper?
the main difference between currency paper and normal paper is that the currency paper is made up of cotton fibres and the normal paper is obtainde from trees
Where currency paper is made?
The currency paper is made by the reserve bank of india
Which doesn't belong franc pound dollar dime?
dime is a coin whereas the others are the basic units of paper currency
What does a numismatist collects?
A numismatist, usually collect forms of currency, such as tokens, paper money, and similar items.Coins.
What are coins and paper bills called when used as money?
Coins and paper bills used as money are called currency.
When was the first metal and paper money currency created?
In the 600's there were paper currency in China and by 960 the Song Dynasty issued the first currency notes. And metal coins was before the paper currency came into existence.
Are state names printed on US paper currency?
No, state names are not printed on U.S. paper currency.
