A United States coin, authorized by Congress and first issued in 2007, bears the likeness of the third President. This coin is composed of 24-karat gold and has a face value of one dollar. It’s part of a series honoring U.S. Presidents in order of their service, each coin featuring a different former President.
The creation and distribution of these coins provided numismatists with a new collecting opportunity. Beyond its face value, its intrinsic worth is tied to the prevailing market price of gold. The series as a whole aimed to promote interest in American history and the individuals who have led the nation.