Frank Gasparro designed both the obverse and the reverse. Government officials hoped the smaller coin would take the place of the paper dollar in circulation and save money. This saving was based upon the assumption that a paper dollar lasts only eighteen months, while a coin can last up to thirty years.
Are There Silver Susan B Anthony Coins?
James H. Sterling
Environmental Science & Climate Journalist
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
