(2008) $1 Missing Edge Lettering Van Buren - Satin Finish Edge Error (Special Strike)

Obverse: A portrait of Martin Van Buren is featured on the coin along with the inscriptions, Martin Van Buren which are located right above his own portrait. Arched below Van Buren, are the inscriptions, 8th President 1837-1841, or the years in which he served as President of the United States.

Reverse: The reverse of the coin features the Statue of Liberty along with a $1 symbol under Liberty’s right arm, with the $1 symbol, indicating the legal tender value of the coin. The words, United States of America, are also encircled around the coin.

Edge: The edge inscriptions are completely missing as the cioin did not go through the edge lettering machine.

Satin Finish: Satin Finish is a term used to describe coins that are not circulation strike or proof coins. Instead, they are coins that are struck with specially prepared dies and burnished planchets, which give the coins a Satin Finish appearance. Satin Finish coins are not released into circulation and they are only sold by the U.S Mint in Mint Sets or individually at a premium over there face value.

Public Law: The Martin Van Buren Dollars were struck under the Presidential Dollar Coin Program Act, which was authorized under Public Law 109-145.