2008 saw the introduction of the James Monroe Presidential Dollar as a component of the Presidential $1 Coin Program. The Monroe Doctrine, which resisted European colonialism in the Americas, is the reason Monroe is most well-known.
Weight:8.1 gramsDiameter: 26.49 mmMint Marks: P (Philadelphia), D (Denver)Composition: Copper core clad by manganese brass (88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel)Obverse Design: Portrait of James Monroe, designed by Joseph MennaReverse Design: Statue of Liberty, designed by Don EverhartYears of Minting: 2008
2008 Dollar Missing Edge Lettering James Monroe (Regular Strike)
2008-D Dollar James Monroe Position A (Regular Strike)
2008-P Dollar James Monroe Position A (Regular Strike)
2008-P Dollar James Monroe Position A – First Day of Issue (Regular Strike)
2008-P Dollar James Monroe – Pos A Satin Finish (Special Strike)
2008-P Dollar James Monroe Position B (Regular Strike)
2008-D Dollar James Monroe Position B (Regular Strike)
2008-S Dollar James Monroe, DCAM (Proof)
2008-P Dollar James Monroe – Pos B Satin Finish (Special Strike)
2008-D Dollar James Monroe – Pos A Satin Finish (Special Strike)