The fifteenth coin in the series, which was produced in 2010, features Buchanan, the fifteenth president. This initiative promoted the usage of $1 coins in regular transactions while educating the public about the country's leaders.
Weight:8.1 gramsDiameter: 26.5 mmMint Marks: P (Philadelphia), D (Denver)Composition: Copper-nickel clad (outer layer of 75% copper and 25% nickel, inner core of pure copper)Obverse Design: Portrait of James Buchanan, designed by Phebe HemphillReverse Design: Statue of Liberty, designed by Don EverhartYears of Minting: 2010-present
2010-D Dollar James Buchanan – Pos B Satin Finish (Special Strike)
2010-P Dollar James Buchanan Position A (Regular Strike)
2010-P Dollar James Buchanan Position B (Regular Strike)
2010-D Dollar James Buchanan Position A (Regular Strike)
2010-D Dollar James Buchanan Position B (Regular Strike)
2010-S Dollar James Buchanan, DCAM (Proof)
2010-P Dollar James Buchanan – Pos A Satin Finish (Special Strike)
2010-P Dollar James Buchanan – Pos B Satin Finish (Special Strike)
2008-P Dollar James Monroe – Pos B Satin Finish (Special Strike)
2010-P Dollar James Buchanan First Day of Issue – Position A (Regular Strike)