The 2012 Presidential $1 Coins mark the sixth year in a series of strikes dedicated to the former Presidents of the United States of America. Coins released during the year honor Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison and a second strike marking the second administration of Grover Cleveland.

2012 Presidential $1 Coins

Authorized by the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-145), the dollars honor the former chief executives of the country by showcasing a portrait of the individual on their obverse. The series debuted in 2007 and features four coins annually with releases dictated by the order in which the individuals served in office. Thus, the first strike to appear in the series was the 2007 George Washington Presidential $1 Coin.

The reverse of each dollar contains the same image of the Statue of Liberty, as dictated by the authorizing legislation. That design was originally completed by Don Everhart.

The expected release dates and the four coins listed for issue as part of the 2012 Presidential $1 Coins include:

• Chester A. Arthur Presidential $1 Coin – Arthur served as the twenty-first US President from September 19, 1881 – March 4, 1885 assuming office after his predecessor James Garfield was assassinated. Release Date: February 16, 2012.
• Grover Cleveland Presidential $1 Coin (First Term) – Grover Cleveland actually served as President for two non-consecutive terms with this strike honoring his first which ran from March 4, 1885 – March 4, 1889 making him the twenty-second chief executive. Release Date: May 17, 2012.
• Benjamin Harrison Presidential $1 Coin – Serving from March 4, 1889 – March 4, 1893, Benjamin Harrison was the twenty-third person to serve in the nation’s highest office and was the grandson of former President William Henry Harrison. Release Date: August 16, 2012.
• Grover Cleveland Presidential $1 Coin (Second Term) – Marking his second term as President which ran from March 4, 1893 – March 4, 1897, this strike acknowledges Cleveland who was also the twenty-fourth chief executive. Release Date: November 15, 2012.

In addition to these dollar coins honoring the Presidents themselves, the US Mint also strikes First Spouse Gold Coins honoring their wives. The spouse strikes are minted from one half ounce of 24-karat gold.