2008 Martin Van Buren Presidential Dollar coin

The coin features a likeness of Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States, who served from 1837 to 1841. Series: This coin is part of a series honoring each U.S. President in the order they served, with the Statue of Liberty depicted on the reverse side. Minting: These coins were first released in 2008 and feature edge-incused inscriptions including the date of issuance and the mint mark. Significance: Martin Van Buren was a key figure in the founding of the Democratic Party and was the first president born an American citizen and not of British descent.