"In God We Trust" Thursday Apr 11, 2013 at 12:01 AM "In God We Trust" Liz Davis April 11, 1864 "In God We Trust" On April 11, 1864, Congress approved an act which allowed "In God We Trust" to appear on US coins. http://www.usmint.gov/aabout_the_mint/fun_facts/?action=fun_facts5