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• 1792, the modern United States dollar was created, replacing the Continental currency as the official currency of the United States.

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• 1924, Victor David Brenner, the designer of the Lincoln cent, died at an age of 52.

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• 2010, the first of the America the Beautiful Quarters is released, commemorating Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas.

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• 1787, the Fugio Cent, the first official cent of the United States, is authorized by the Congress of the Confederation.

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• 1993, numismatist Walter H. Breen died in prison in Chino, California.

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• 1861, the Confederate States dollar became the official currency of the Confederate States of America.