The "one nation under God" and the changing of the national motto are holdovers from the hyper-nationalism of the Cold War, where it was considered super important to distinguish ourselves from the godless communists. It was silly, unconstitutional and archaic then, and it is silly, unconstitutional and archaic now. So we want people to be happy, proud Americans. Super. Keep the Pledge, lose the under God. Problem solved.
As for In God We Trust on the currency, that was the result of a petition from Reverend M. R. Watkinson shortly after the start of the American Civil War, where he thought it was super important for the Union to recognize Almighty God on it's currency, regardless of the separation of church and state. Frankly, it should never have been put there in the first place. Take it off too.
Think about all the fun you collectors will have. Stuff will be worth a fortune. Frankly, I'll probably save some too.
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