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IN GOD WE TRUST
The national motto "In God We Trust" has withstood many challenges through the years - including a current lawsuit contesting the legality of using this familiar phrase on U.S. coins and paper money and seeks its removal. The current suit, filed in Ohio in January 2016 by atheist lawyer-activist Michael Newdow, argues that there is no "compelling government interest" in the motto and that...
The Ultimate - Indian Head Double Eagle
By Dr. Mike Fuljenz That’s the goal we mortals strive to attain in myriad fields of endeavor. To climb the highest mountain … run the fastest race … pitch a perfect game … draw a royal flush – these are the kinds of accomplishments few of us ever achieve but most of us aspire to, every now and then, if only in dreams and...
The Story of Peter – The Eagle That Landed at the U.S. Mint By Dr. Mike Fuljenz
In one form or another, the bald eagle has appeared on U.S. coinage since 1794, reminding Americans that this majestic bird serves as an official national symbol of their country’s power and prestige. It gained that recognition in 1782, while the fledgling republic was governed...
NRA - Ring of Freedom
Back To The Gold Standard Dr. Mike Fuljenz believes it needs a little lead. By Gary Lantz Photos by Michael Ives Down along the coast of Texas there's a Beaumont company, Universal Coin & Bullion, that truly understands that all that glitters is not gold. Both CEO Dr. Mike Fuljenz and his staff say they like to keep their shiny stuff tempered with metal...