<P> The use of "In God We Trust" has been interrupted . The motto disappeared from the five - cent coin in 1883, and did not reappear until production of the Jefferson nickel began in 1938 . However, at least two other coins minted in every year in the interim still bore the motto, including the Morgan dollar and the Seated Liberty half dollar . The omission of the motto "In God We Trust" on the Indian Head eagle coin caused public outrage, and prompted Congress to pass a bill mandating its inclusion . Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber added the words and made minor modifications to the design . In 1908, Congress made it mandatory that the phrase be printed on all coins upon which it had previously appeared . This decision was motivated after a public outcry following the release of a $20 coin which did not bear the motto . The motto has been in continuous use on the one - cent coin since 1909, and on the ten - cent coin since 1916 . It also has appeared on all gold coins and silver dollar coins, half - dollar coins, and quarter - dollar coins struck since July 1, 1908 . Since 1938, all US coins have borne the motto . </P> <P> During the Cold War era, the government of the United States sought to distinguish itself from the Soviet Union, which promoted state atheism and thus implemented antireligious legislation . The 84th Congress passed a joint resolution "declaring IN GOD WE TRUST the national motto of the United States". The resolution passed both the House and the Senate unanimously and without debate . The law was signed by President Eisenhower on July 30, 1956 . The United States Code at 36 U.S.C. § 302, now states: "' In God we trust' is the national motto ." </P> <P> The same day, the President signed into law a requirement that "In God We Trust" be printed on all U.S. currency and coins . On paper currency, it first appeared on the silver certificate in 1957, followed by other certificates . Federal Reserve Notes and United States Notes were circulated with the motto starting from 1964 to 1966, depending on the denomination . (Of these, only Federal Reserve Notes are still circulated .) </P> <P> Representative Charles Edward Bennett of Florida cited the Cold War when he introduced the bill in the House, saying "In these days when imperialistic and materialistic communism seeks to attack and destroy freedom, we should continually look for ways to strengthen the foundations of our freedom". </P>

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