"In God We Trust" to Return to Prominent Position on U.S. $1 Coins

Aimee Herd : Dec 31, 2007
Katherine T. Phan – Christian Post

It is important that our national motto, 'In God We Trust,' is prominently displayed on all of our currency?."

(Washington, DC)?After the new U.S. $1 coins were released, which honor the nation's presidents; many were dismayed at the placement of the national motto: "In God We Trust." The words were included, however were moved to the edge of the coins, allowing for greater room on the face and back for larger artwork.

"Since the colonial beginnings of the United States, citizens of this nation have officially acknowledged their dependence on God," said Senator Sam Brownback, who recently sponsored legislation to return the motto to a more visible spot on the coins.

"It is important that our national motto, 'In God We Trust,' is prominently displayed on all of our currency," added Brownback, "we should not relegate our heritage to the side."

According to a report by the Christian Post, President Bush signed the legislation last Wednesday, which will be "put into effect by the Secretary of the Treasury as soon as is practicable."