1 Dollar (Smithsonian 150th Anniversary) , United States
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Obverse
The Smithsonian "Castle" building flanked by laurel leaves. Inscription surrounding.
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LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST Smithsonian 1846 -1996 TDR D
Reverse
Female figure in chiton or toga holding torch and scroll while sitting astride the globe (image based on the Smithsonian's Langley Gold Medal)
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE E PLURIBUS UNUM ONE DOLLAR JM
Out of many, one
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Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY" and accompanied with the motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST", Reverse: A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that the United States is prepared for the war and its desire for peace. It is accompanied with the motto "E • PLURIBUS UNUM" and surrounded with the face value and the lettering "UNITED • STATES • OF • AMERICA", with the mintmark to the right of "ONE"
