The first U.S. president to be depicted on a coin was George Washington. This occurred in 1892 when the U.S. Mint issued the Washington quarter in honor of the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Prior to this, commemorative coins featuring Washington had been minted, but the quarter officially marked a significant moment in U.S. numismatic history as it began a tradition of portraying presidents on American currency. The coin not only honors Washington’s legacy as the nation’s first president but also serves as a symbol of the unity and foundation of the United States.