In Honor of 41st President and First Lady, Poliquin Proposes Coins Featuring George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush to Be Minted

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02), a member of the House Financial Services Committee with jurisdiction over the U.S. Mint, is proposing a $1 coin be issued in honor of the late U.S. President George H. W. Bush, whose family shares deep roots in Maine’s communities. His legislation also calls for a commemorative coin to be issued in honor of First Lady Barbara Bush.

“Both President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush hold a special place in the hearts of so many Mainers,” said Congressman Poliquin. “President Bush was a World War II hero, a family man, and a true statesman, while First Lady Bush was an inspiration to Americans across our Nation and truly embodied the warmth and strength of our country. Their lives should be recognized and celebrated by generations of Mainers to come and it’s my hope their inclusion in the Presidential $1 Coin Program will be a fitting tribute to their legacies.”

The U.S. Congress created the Presidential $1 Coin Program in 2005 under the Presidential $1 Coin Act. Under the program, all deceased presidents are featured in separate issuances on the $1 coin. In addition, each deceased first lady is featured on a commemorative gold coin.

Congressman Poliquin’s legislation would direct the U.S. Treasury Secretary to include President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush into the program in 2019.