Task
Uncle Sam Wants You!
The U.S. Treasury Department has approved the minting of a new $2 coin to help boost the economy. Because of your interest and knowledge of U.S. history, they have chosen fourth grade students to research and design this new coin. There are a few guidelines that must be followed in order for your coin to pass final approval. These requirements must be followed or the design will not be coined by the U.S. Mint.
1. Heads
On the front of the coin, the person/or persons on the coin must be a historical figure important to U.S. history. It cannot be someone who is still living. You may choose another graphic to enhance the overall appearance, but the person should be the focal point of this side of the coin.
2. Tails
On the back of the coin, a historical figure, monument, place, symbol or event must be represented. It must also relate to either the person on the front, or to U.S. history in general. You may choose more than one object to put on this side of the coin.
3. Copper, Silver, or Gold?
You must choose what type of metal this coin will be make out of. For example, the penny is made of copper and zinc. You will get more ideas about different metals used for making coins when you are researching current U.S. coins.
4. Cha-Ching!
The coin design should be significant to U.S history, but also creative and original in its overall appearance. The following inscriptions are mandated (required by law) to appear on all circulating coins. You must also include the current year and the coin denomination.
In God We Trust
E Pluribus Unum (For 5 points extra credit, go to Fact Monster and search this phrase. What does it mean and how is this meaning important to the United States? Include this information on your current coin research index cards.)
Liberty
United States on America
The members of Congress would like to see your completed design at their next session. If you complete this assignment, you may be heavily rewarded by the President himself!