Grover Cleveland won two non-consecutive Presidential elections, and now the $1 coin honoring his second term is available. The United States Mint released new Grover Cleveland Presidential $1 coin products on Thursday, November 15, 2012. These circulation quality coins are available in rolls, bags and boxes.
These latest strikes celebrate Grover Cleveland as the 24th President of the United States. They are the last of the four 2012 Presidential $1 coins. Earlier releases featured Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland’s first term, and Benjamin Harrison.
Latest $1 Coin Production Figures
Since Presidential $1 coins are no longer minted for commerce, the U.S. Mint sells them directly to collectors. As of the end of October, the Mint had produced 14.6 million new Cleveland $1’s, which was more than the number of dollars struck for Cleveland’s first term. At last count, the first term issues reached 9.52 million.
Buyers have the choice of circulating quality dollars struck from Philadelphia with the "P" mint mark or from Denver with the "D" mint mark. The U.S. Mint is expecting more demand for the "P" coins, as indicated by the production splits for Cleveland’s second term dollars: 10.68 million from Philadelphia and 3.92 million from Denver.
Cleveland’s Second Term Presidential Dollar Rolls
Each roll consists of 25 coins and is priced at $32.95. Artwork on the wrapping includes the Mint’s signature white paper with a black stripe on each end. Printed on each are the title of product, "Presidential $1 Coin" and "Grover Cleveland (Second Term)", the face value of "$25," the origin of the roll, "UNITED STATES MINT," "www.usmint.gov" and the letter "P" or "D" for the production city.
Cleveland’s Second Term Presidential Dollar Bags
Grover Cleveland Presidential dollar bags are made of durable canvas and have 100 loose $1 coins in them. Each bag is priced $111.95. Markings on the bag include, "U.S. MINT," "DOLLARS" and "$100.00." A large tag, sewn at the top of the bag, displays the Mint’s logo as well as "2012," "Presidential $1 Coin," "Grover Cleveland (Second Term)," "UNITED STATES MINT," and either a "P" or "D."
Cleveland’s Second Term Presidential Dollar Boxes
There are two kinds of Grover Cleveland Presidential dollar boxes. The 250-coin box has 10 of the 25-coin rolls inside and is $275.95, while the 500-coin box has 20 of the 25-coin rolls. The U.S. Mint lists it for $550.95, plus an additional shipping charge of $7.95 for the extra weight.
Cleveland’s Second Term Presidential $1 Coin Design
Dollar obverses feature an image of Grover Cleveland, much like the earlier Presidential $1 coin that launched in May to commemorate his prior service. (See comparisons.) The new design, however, portrays the 24th President from a side angle and with slightly longer hair. As before, United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart designed and engraved both sides of the coin.
Obverse inscriptions are "GROVER CLEVELAND," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "24th PRESIDENT" and "1893-1897."
On the reverse is the common depiction of the Statue of Liberty found on every Presidential $1 coin. Inscriptions include, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "$1."
Every 2012 Cleveland dollar has edge-incused lettering of "2012," "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the mint mark "P" or "D".
Order $1 Coin Products Directly from US Mint
The United States Mint is accepting orders for Grover Cleveland Second Term Presidential $1 coin products through this online page.
Customers may also order at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468), and hearing and speech-impaired buyers may call 1-888-321-MINT (6468). There are no household ordering limits. All domestic orders will be charged a $4.95 shipping and handling fee.
United States Mint Products Containing Cleveland Dollar
As shown on the Mint’s web page, there are other U.S. Mint products that contain a Cleveland Presidential $1 coin. Below is a list which has collector proof and uncirculated options, plus two more offerings that are coming soon.
- 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set (released April 24)
- 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set (released May 1)
- 2012 Proof Set (released May 7)
- 2012 Uncirculated Mint Set (released May 21)
- 2012 Silver Proof Set (released June 4)
- 2012 Presidential $1 Four-Coin Sets (released June 26)
- 2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set (released September 6)
- 2012 Grover Cleveland $1 Coin Cover (coming December 18)
On Tuesday, November 20, 2012, the U.S. Mint will start selling the 2012 Grover Cleveland (first term) Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set for $9.95. In it are a collector struck uncirculated Grover Cleveland (first term) Presidential $1 coin and a bronze medal in the likeness of the Frances Cleveland First Spouse Gold Coins that were also released on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
At this time, the upcoming set will be the only way to obtain a bronze duplicate of the new Frances Cleveland First Spouse Gold Coin. Grover Cleveland (first term) Presidential $1 coins have been available for a while as they were originally released on May 25, 2012 in bags, rolls and boxes.
