Say Your Prayers

The US Dollar, The Japanese Yen, & The Russian Ruble.

In GoD we trust – the phrase is legally permissible in the U.S., though it remains controversial. Its presence on money is symbolic, but symbols have powerful effects—both unifying and divisive.

The phrase first appeared on U.S. coins during the Civil War (1864), reflecting a time of national turmoil and a desire to express faith.