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Date: August 14, 2008

Drescription: The 2008 Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 coin, authorized by Public Law 109–145, is the 7th coin in the US Mint's series. It features a portrait of Jackson (obverse), the Statue of Liberty (reverse), and is minted in manganese-brass, featuring edge-incused lettering with the date, mint mark, and mottoes.

Key Details:

Obverse: Features a portrait of Andrew Jackson with inscriptions "Andrew Jackson", "7th President", and "1829-1837".

Reverse: Features a striking, detailed Statue of Liberty with inscriptions "United States of America" and "$1".

Edge Inscriptions: Features the year of issue (2008), mint mark (P, D, or S), "E Pluribus Unum," and "In God We Trust".

Minting: Struck at the Philadelphia ("P") and Denver ("D") mints for circulation, with San Francisco ("S") minting proofs.

Designers: The obverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Jim Licaretz. The reverse was designed and engraved by Don Everhart.

Significance: Issued for approximately 13 weeks in 2008, honoring the 7th U.S. President.