To celebrate the $1 coin release city leaders will be hosting a series of events and programs throughout the early summer to hi-light the life and many accomplishments of President John Quincy Adams.

 

On May 15th the $1 coin will be available at many local banks for exchange and promotional items will be available at the Discover Quincy / Quincy 2000 Collaborative offices located at 1250 Hancock Street in Quincy Center.  Festivities throughout the day will include John Quincy Adams greeting visitors at the National Park Service Visitors Center located at 1250 Hancock Street; the exchange of coins and promotional materials; hot dogs and refreshments by SirFranks A-lot, and other surprises and promotional programs by local merchants.

 

Programs and events associated with John Quincy Adams are proudly sponsored by Mayor Tom Koch, Adams National Historical Park, The Patriot Ledger, Discover Quincy, Quincy Partnership and Quincy 2000 Collaborative.

 

Local Banks Offering the Coin Exchange

• South Shore Savings Bank
• Sovereign Bank
• Quincy Credit Union
• Colonial Federal Savings Bank
• Eastern Bank
• South Coastal Bank

 

Business Promotions:

•  Grandashia Bridal and Fashion:  $1 coin given for all purchases
• Fox & Hound Restaurant: $1 cup of chowder with the use of the JQA coin
• Harbor Express
• Quincy 2000/Discover Quincy: Commemorative Coin Sets & Coin Holders
• SirFranks A-lot $2 Hot dogs ($1 off)
• Adams National Historic Park Decal $1, Magnet $2, Patch $3 or Pin $3
• Use a John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin and recieve 15% off an item.  (Limit one coin per person) At Barretts Gifts.
• Use the John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin and recieve 10% off at Cliffords Flowers.

More Info...

 Patriot Ledger Article

US Mint

MPI Coin Collections

About John Quincy Adams...

John Quincy Adams was born into politics as the son of second U.S. President John Adams and Abigail Adams. As a child, he watched the American Revolution unfold and accompanied his father on his diplomatic posts to Europe. He followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a diplomat in Europe and, later, the sixth U.S. president.

Adams became president by the slimmest of margins in a controversial election that was ultimately decided in the US House of Representatives by one vote.

As president, Adams proposed a wide system of roads and canals to stimulate the economy and foster trade throughout the Nation. During his administration, the Cumberland road was extended into Ohio, and several major canal systems were begun.

After his unsuccessful bid for re-election, Adams went on to serve nine terms in the US House of Representatives. He and Andrew Johnson, 17th president, are the only two former presidents to later serve in Congress.