'In God We Trust' to resume prominent place on $1 coin

Motto had been relegated to the edge of the new coins, reports invictory.org со ссылкой на ASSIST Ministries.

“In God We Trust” will return to the front of the $1 coin, thanks to pressure from the public.

According to the U.S. Mint, the motto was moved to the edge of the coin to draw attention to the inscription — and it did. Some coinage made it through without being stamped with the motto. And experts say it could rub off over time.

“It was a bad idea, followed by bad employment of that idea, and now finally they are correcting that mistake," said Brian Rooney, spokesman for the Thomas More Law Center. "That’s good news.”

Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., sponsored legislation to move “In God We Trust” back to its proper home. It's waiting for President Bush's signature.

“While it may not seem like much of a victory, I think it’s significant," he said.

Dave Stotts, host of the Drive Thru History series, agrees. He was concerned that the original change could have led to the motto being taken off for good.

“I certainly can’t imagine growing up in a country and under a government that is atheistic and denies the existence and dependence on God," he said.

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