The first release for 2018 in the “POTUS” series is a strike recognizing the fifth President of the United States, “James Monroe” (1758-1831). It is engraved with the words “American Hegemon”.
The beginning of the American Empire can trace its roots back to James Monroe. No longer was the American experience a plucky group of states joining together to free themselves from their European masters. Under Monroe, the United States of America set its sites on other nations located beyond our borders. America began to concern itself with other nation’s interests.
In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine opposed any European colonialism in the Americas. This has grown to become the backbone of American interventionism all over the globe. This undertaking was not intended to spread constitutional republics and freedom, but was used as a way for this country to spread Debt and Death.
The 2018 1 oz Proof “James Monroe” highlights the intellectual and political beginnings of the American Hegemon.
COA's #225, 226, 227, 228 available
Total Mintage 304