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Why is the bald Egale shown on the dollar bills?

Way back when the US was being formed, someone suggested having a national animal to represent the United States. Ben Franklin suggested naming the turkey as the national animal, but others thought the bald eagle to be more admirable and and brave.


How much is a 1972 one dollar coin with an eagle on the back of it?

One dollar.


Which president is on the US 20 dollar bill?

Andrew JacksonAll modern US bills have captions below the portrait on the front and the picture on the back. Look there to find out who or what is shown.


What is on the back of a US gold dollar?

An eagle in flight.


What is on the back side of the Sacagawea dollar?

A flying eagle


What is on a dollar bill Be specific?

There are seven100,000 dollar bills in existence.


Which is the price of a dollar coin of 1878 has not the eagle back GRAMS14.25?

It sounds as if you have a privately-issued piece and not a genuine US coin. Both the familiar Morgan dollars and the less-common Trade dollars minted in 1878 have an eagle on the back. Also a Morgan dollar had about 24 gm of silver while a trade dollar was very slightly heavier at 24.3 gm which are very different from what's shown on your item.


What color is printed on back of five dollar bills?

BLack


How do you determine where 1879 american eagle silver dollar was minted?

Sorry this isn't a American silver eagle. This is a Morgan silver dollar. The mintmark is located above the DO in DOLLAR on the back of the coin.


What type of eagle is in the back of a dollar bill?

It is called the silver eagel!


Whats on the back of a half dollar coin?

Half Dollar: Eagle also John F. Kennedy


What does the eagle on the back of the dollar coin mean?

The eagle means freedom and strength, and is the national symbol of the United States.