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The first circulation coin in the US said "Mind Your Business," not "In God We Trust"

Tuesday September 9, 2025. 07:00 AM , from BoingBoing
The first circulation coin in the US said "Mind Your Business," not "In God We Trust"
According to Wikipedia, the Fugio cent, also known as the Franklin cent, was the first official circulation coin of the United States. The copper coin was minted in 1787, and 'by some accounts it was designed by Benjamin Franklin.'`
The inscription reads 'Fugio,' which is Latin for 'I flee,' referring to the fleeting nature of time. — Read the rest
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