"The Golden Dollar Coin"
Introduction You have already learned that money can be any substance that serves as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, and a store of value. Historically, many products have served as money in the United States. Although money has changed in shape, kind, and size over the years, modern money shares the same characteristics of early money. It is portable, durable, divisible, and limited in availability. Our money also tends to evolve over time. A good example is the new dollar coin that was announced by the U.S. Mint in May of 1999 and placed into circulation in 2000.
Destination Title: The U.S. Mint—Golden Dollar Coin
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DirectionsStart at the U.S. Mint Golden Dollar Coin Web site.
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