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The need for Benjamin Franklin and presidents Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln to be on coinage has been balanced by the Mint’s willingness to portray 20th century presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. As time passes, attitudes change toward recent presidents, and the result may mean the appearance of other presidents or heroes to replace them.

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Italy has carried off the Coin of the Year prize for coins struck in 1999.

Its 5,000 lire silver coin depicts the world of communications. A Roman chariot’s wheel, a ship’s helm and a satellite dish appear on the reverse, while doves circling the globe adorn the obverse.