Number: RS21907 Title: Redesign of U.S. Coin or Currency to Commemorate President Ronald W. Reagan Authors: Pauline Smale, Government and Finance Division Abstract: This report discusses history of the current design of the circulating coin and currency and the statutory requirements for the designs and portrait changes. It reviews what was done after the deaths of the three other Presidents. It concludes with the current proposals and concerns about the legislation. Pages: 4 Date: August 11, 2004