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2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar Program

Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

Year: 2009

Public Law: 109-247

Obverse
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Description: An image of Louis Braille.

Reverse
Designer: Susan Gamble
Engraver: Joseph Menna
Description: A child reading a book in Braille. The word Braille (in Braille code) is depicted in a tactile representation.

Line Art
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.36 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.06 MB]


 

 
 
2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar Line Art.


Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. Bronze Medal

Bronze duplicate of Congressional Gold Medal

Public Law:  110-095

Obverse
Designer:  Don Everhart
Engraver:  Don Everhart
Description:  The obverse features Dr. DeBakey in full scrubs with the surgery in the background. The obverse design includes the inscriptions “Michael E. DeBakey, M.D." and "Act of Congress 2007”.

Reverse
Designer:  Don Everhart
Engraver:  Don Everhart
Description:  The reverse features an anatomical heart placed prominently over a globe, representing Dr. DeBakey’s teachings on cardiovascular procedures to surgeons around the world. The heart is encircled by a ribbon with the inscription, “The Pursuit of Excellence has been my Objective in Life”, a quote by Dr. DeBakey.

Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 2.2 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 2.2 MB]

Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. Bronze Medal



Dalai Lama Bronze Medal

Bronze duplicate of Congressional Gold Medal

Public Law:  109-287

Obverse
Designer:  Don Everhart
Engraver:  Don Everhart
Description:  The obverse design depicts a portrait of the Dalai Lama with the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet in the background.  Three inscriptions accompany the portrait: "Tenzin Gyatso" is inscribed on the upper left just above the mountains, "14th Dalai Lama of Tibet" adorns the top edge, and "Act of Congress 2006" appears to the left of the Dalai Lama's hands.

Reverse
Designer:  Joseph Menna
Engraver:  Joseph Menna
Description:  The reverse design features a stylized lotus flower, considered to be a symbol of purity.  The inscriptions include quoted remarks of the 14th Dalai Lama:  "World peace must develop from inner peace.  Peace is not the absence of violence.  Peace is the manifestation of human compassion."

Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 2.3 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 2.2 MB]

Dalai Lama Bronze Medal



Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Bronze Medal

Bronze duplicate of Congressional Gold Medal

Public Law: 109-395

Obverse
Designer: Phebe Hemphill
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Description: The obverse features an image of Dr. Norman Borlaug in the early 1960's in the experimental wheat fields of Mexico, with the inscription "Norman Borlaug."

Reverse
Designer: Don Everhart
Engraver: Don Everhart
Description: The reverse depicts hands holding strands of wheat developed by Dr. Norman Borlaug. The central image depicts a globe with a quote by Borlaug, "The first essential component for social justice is adequate food for all mankind." Additional inscriptions are "Act of Congress," and "2006."

Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 2.5 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 2.4 MB]

Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Bronze Medal



2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin Program

Bald Eagle $5 Gold Coin

Year: 2008
Mintage (max.): 100,000
Public Law: 108-486

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 730 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 704 KB]

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 893 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 901 KB]






Bald Eagle Silver Dollar

Year: 2008
Mintage (max.): 500,000
Public Law: 108-486

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 869 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 946 KB]

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.18 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.20 MB]






Bald Eagle Half-dollar

Year: 2008
Mintage (max.): 750,000
Public Law: 108-486

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 793 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 740 KB]

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 908 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 871 KB]


 

 
 
Bald Eagle Proof $5 Gold Coin
Bald Eagle Uncirculated $5 Gold Coin

 
 
 
  Bald Eagle Proof Silver Dollar Coin
Bald Eagle Uncirculated Silver Dollar Coin

 
 
 
 
  Bald Eagle Proof Half-dollar Coin
Bald Eagle Uncirculated Half-dollar Coin


Presidential $1 Coins

Edge-Incused Lettering

Description: The new Presidential $1 coins will feature edge-incused inscriptions of the year of minting or issuance, "E Pluribus Unum," "In God We Trust" and the mint mark. Edge-incused inscription positions vary with each coin.

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 2.00 MB]

Statue of Liberty Design Reverse

Designer: Don Everhart
Sculptor: Don Everhart
Description: Features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions "United States of America" and "$1."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 3.96 MB]
Proof
[Hi-Res Image : 1.19 MB]

Edge-incused lettering.  Three coins stacked.
Presidential $1 Coin: Reverse



2008 Designs

James Monroe Obverse

Designer: Joseph Menna
Sculptor: Joseph Menna
Description: Features an image of James Monroe with the inscriptions "James Monroe," "5th President" and "1817 – 1825."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 1.28 MB]

John Quincy Adams Obverse

Designer: Don Everhart
Sculptor: Don Everhart
Description: Features an image of John Quincy Adams with the inscriptions "John Quincy Adams", "6th President" and "1825 – 1829."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 1.29 MB]

Andrew Jackson Obverse

Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Jim Licaretz
Description: Features an image of Andrew Jackson with the inscriptions "Andrew Jackson," "7th President" and "1829- 1837."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 1.01 MB]

Martin Van Buren Obverse

Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill
Description: Features an image of Martin Van Buren with the inscriptions "Martin Van Buren," "8th President" and "1837- 1841."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 1.29 MB]

Presidential $1 Coin: Monroe Obverse


Presidential $1 Coin: Quincy Adams Obverse
Presidential $1 Coin: Jackson Obverse
Presidential $1 Coin: Van Buren Obverse



2007 Designs

George Washington Obverse

Designer: Joseph Menna
Sculptor: Joseph Menna
Description: Features an image of George Washington with the inscriptions "George Washington," "1st President" and "1789 – 1797."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 4.07 MB]
Proof
[Hi-Res Image : 1.23 MB]

John Adams Obverse

Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Charles Vickers
Description: Features an image of John Adams with the inscriptions "John Adams", "2nd President" and "1797 – 1801."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 3.87 MB]
Proof
[Hi-Res Image : 1.10 MB]

Thomas Jefferson Obverse

Designer: Joseph Menna
Sculptor: Joseph Menna
Description: Features an image of Thomas Jefferson with the inscriptions "Thomas Jefferson," "3rd President" and "1801- 1809."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 3.74 MB]
Proof
[Hi-Res Image : 1.15 MB]

James Madison Obverse

Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Don Everhart
Description: Features an image of James Madison with the inscriptions "James Madison," "4th President" and "1809- 1817."

Circulating
[Hi-Res Image : 3.95 MB]
Proof
[Hi-Res Image : 1.19 MB]

Presidential $1 Coin: Washington Obverse


Presidential $1 Coin: Adams Obverse
Presidential $1 Coin: Jefferson Obverse
Presidential $1 Coin: Madison Obverse


Double Eagle (1933)

Year: 1933
U.S. Mint Facility: Philadelphia
Public Law: An Act to authorize the Coinage of Gold Dollars and Double Eagles (Mar. 3, 1849)

Obverse
Engraver: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Description: Features "Liberty" a figure reminiscent of a Greek goddess.

Reverse
Engraver: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Description: Features a Majestic Eagle


Obverse  [2.8 MB]
Reverse  [2.9 MB]
Group Shot Obverse  [6.9 MB]
Group Shot Reverse  [7.2 MB]

1933 Double Eagles


22-Karat Gold Proof Sacagawea Golden Dollar Coin

Obverse:
[Hi-Res Download tiff : 3.5 MB]
[Hi-Res Download jpeg : 1.1 MB]

Reverse:
[Hi-Res Download tiff : 3.5 MB]
[Hi-Res Download jpeg : 1.1 MB]

Group:
[Hi-Res Download tiff : 7.8 MB]
[Hi-Res Download jpeg : 2 MB]

 
22-Karat Gold Proof Sacagawea Golden Dollar Coin


Sacagawea Golden Dollar

Obverse: Depicts Sacagawea with her infant son Jean Baptiste being carried on her back.
Reverse: Depicts a soaring American bald eagle, encircled by 17 stars - one for each state in the union at the time of the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition.

Designer/Obverse: Glenda Goodacre
Engraver/Designer Reverse: Thomas D. Rodgers

2003
Obverse: [Macintosh: 0.71 MB] [PC: 0.71 MB]
Reverse: [Macintosh: 1.3 MB] [PC: 1.7 MB]

 
2003 Golden Dollar Coin


John F. Kennedy Half-Dollar

United States Mint Facility: Denver, Philadelphia

Obverse
Engraver: Gilroy Roberts
Description: Depicts a bust of President Kennedy.

Reverse
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Description: Depicts the Presidential Coat of Arms.

[PC and Macintosh: 1.7 MB]

John F. Kennedy Half Dollar


50 State Quarters® Program


Washington Quarter Obverse Redesign
Public Law 105-124, Celebrates our 50 states with the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program. This innovative ten-year program, every 10 weeks you will see a new state's quarter - released in the order states were admitted into the Union.

Original Obverse: John Flanagan
Modification to Obverse: William Cousins


The New Obverse.


Quarters Issued in 2008
 

Oklahoma

Reverse:  "Scissortail Flycatcher"
Description:  "Scissortail Flycatcher," features an image of the State bird, the Scissortail Flycatcher, in flight with its distinctive tail feathers spread. The bird is soaring over the State wildflower, the Indian Blanket, backed by a field of similar wildflowers. The coin’s design also bears the inscriptions "Oklahoma" and "1907."

Engraver:  Phebe Hemphill


Oklahoma Uncirculated

New Mexico

Reverse:  "Land of Enchantment"
Description:  " Land of Enchantment," features a Zia sun symbol over a topographical outline of the State with the inscription "Land of Enchantment." The coin also bears the inscriptions "New Mexico" and "1912."

Engraver:  Don Everhart


New Mexico Uncirculated

Arizona

Reverse:  "Grand Canyon State"
Description:  “Grand Canyon State," features an image of the Grand Canyon with a Saguaro cactus, Arizona’s state flower, in the foreground. A banner reading “Grand Canyon State” separates the two images to signify that the Saguaro cactus does not grow in the Grand Canyon. The coin also bears the inscriptions “Arizona” and “1912.”

Engraver:  Joseph Menna


Arizona Uncirculated

Alaska

Reverse:  "The Great Land"
Description:  "The Great Land," features a grizzly bear emerging from the waters clutching a salmon in its jaw. The coin’s design includes the North Star displayed above the inscription “The Great Land” and the inscriptions “Alaska” and “1959.”

Engraver:  Charles Vickers


Alaska Uncirculated

Hawaii

Reverse:  "King Kamehameha I"
Description:  “King Kamehameha I," features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight major Hawaiian Islands. Inscriptions are the state motto “UA MAU KE EA O KA ‘AINA I KA PONO” (“The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness”), “Hawaii” and “1959.”

Engraver:  Don Everhart


Hawaii Uncirculated


Quarters Issued in 2007
 

Montana

Reverse:  "Big Sky Country"
Description:  "Big Sky Country," features a bison skull depicted above the diverse Montana landscape with the inscription "Big Sky Country." The coin also bears the inscriptions "Montana" and "1889."

Engraver:  Don Everhart

Montana Uncirculated

Washington

Reverse:  "The Evergreen State"
Description:  "The Evergreen State," features a king salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainier. The coin bears the inscriptions "The Evergreen State," "Washington" and "1889."

Engraver:  Charles Vickers

Washington Uncirculated

Idaho

Reverse:  "Esto Perpetua"
Description:  "Esto Perpetua," features the Peregrine Falcon imposing its presence above an outline of the State of Idaho. The coin bears the inscriptions "Esto Perpetua" (the State motto which means, "May it be Forever"), "Idaho" and "1890."

Engraver:  Norm Nemeth

Idaho Uncirculated

Wyoming

Reverse:  "The Equality State"
Description:  "The Equality State," features a bucking horse and rider with the inscriptions "The Equality State," "Wyoming" and "1890."

Engraver:  Norman E. Nemeth

Wyoming Uncirculated

Utah

Reverse:  "Crossroads of the West"
Description:  "Crossroads of the West," features two locomotives moving toward the golden spike that joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, linking East to West and transforming both the Utah Territory and the Nation with the inscription "Crossroads of the West." The coin also bears the inscriptions "Utah" and "1896."

Engraver:  Joseph Menna

Utah Uncirculated


Quarters Issued in 2006
 

Nevada

Reverse:  "The Silver State"
Description:  "The Silver State," features a trio of wild stallions, snow capped mountains and the sun.

Engraver:  Don Everhart

Nevada Uncirculated

Nebraska

Reverse:  "Chimney Rock"
Description:  "Chimney Rock," depicts an ox-drawn covered wagon carrying pioneers in the foreground and Chimney Rock in the background.

Engraver:  Charles Vickers

Nebraska Uncirculated

Colorado

Reverse:  "Colorful Colorado"
Description:  "Colorful Colorado," depicts the State’s rugged Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and a banner carrying the inscription "Colorful Colorado."

Engraver:  Norm Nemeth

Colorado Uncirculated

North Dakota

Reverse:  "Badlands with Bison"
Description:  "Badlands with Bison," features a pair of grazing American bison in the foreground and a sunset view of the rugged buttes and canyons that symbolize the State’s Badlands region.

Engraver:  Donna Weaver

North Dakota Uncirculated

South Dakota

Reverse:  "Mount Rushmore and Pheasant"
Description:  "Mount Rushmore and Pheasant," features the State bird, the Chinese ring-necked pheasant in flight above the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Engraver:  John Mercanti

South Dakota Uncirculated


Quarters Issued in 2005
 

California

Reverse: "John Muir / Yosemite Valley"
Description: Depicts naturalist and conservationist John Muir admiring Yosemite Valley’s monolithic granite headwall known as Half Dome with a soaring California condor.

Engraver: Don Everhart

California

Minnesota

Reverse: "Land of 10,000 Lakes"
Description: A tree-lined lake with two people fishing, a loon on the water, and a textured outline of the state surrounding its nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

Engraver: Charles Vickers

Minnesota

Oregon

Reverse: "Crater Lake"
Description: Features a portion of Crater Lake, viewed from the south-southwest rim to include Wizard Island and Watchman and Hillman Peaks on the lake’s rim.

Engraver: Donna Weaver

Oregon

Kansas

Reverse: "Buffalo and Sunflower"
Description: Features a buffalo and sunflower motif.

Engraver: Norman Nemeth

Kansas

West Virginia

Reverse: "New River Gorge"
Description: The scenic beauty of the New River featuring the New River Gorge Bridge.

Engraver: John Mercanti

West Virginia


Quarters Issued in 2004
 

Michigan

Reverse: "Great Lakes State"
Description: Depicts the outline of the State and the Great Lakes system. The quarter is inscribed "Great Lakes State."

Engraver: Donna Weaver

Michigan

Florida

Reverse: "Gateway to Discovery"
Description: Incorporates a 16th-century Spanish galleon, a space shuttle and the inscription "Gateway to Discovery." A strip of land with Sabal palm trees is also depicted.

Engraver: T. James Ferrell

Florida

Texas

Reverse: "The Lone Star State"
Description: Incorporates an outline of the State with a star superimposed on the outline and the inscription, "The Lone Star State." The lariat encircling the design is symbolic of the cattle and cowboy history of Texas, as well as the frontier spirit that tamed the land.

Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth

Texas

Iowa

Reverse: "Foundation in Education"
Description: Features a one-room schoolhouse with a teacher and students planting a tree, and the inscriptions "Foundation in Education" and "Grant Wood." The design is based on "Arbor Day," a painting by Grant Wood, who was born near Anamosa, Iowa.

Engraver: John Mercanti

Iowa

Wisconsin

Reverse: "Forward"
Description: Depicts an agricultural theme featuring the head of a cow, a round of cheese and an ear of corn. The design also bears an inscription of the State motto, "Forward."

Engraver: Alfred Maletsky

Wisconsin


Roosevelt Dime

Obverse: depicts a portrait of Roosevelt
Reverse: a torch, an olive branch, and an oak branch.

Engraver: John Sinnock

Roosevelt Dime. Obverse depicts a portrait of Roosevelt. Reverse depicts a torch, an olive branch, and an oak branch.


"Return to Monticello" Nickel

Name of obverse:  "Jefferson, 1800"

Name of reverse:  "Monticello"

Obverse: bears a new image of President Thomas Jefferson based on the Rembrandt Peale painting of 1800
Reverse: restored 1938 design of President Jefferson's Virginia home of Monticello

Obverse Designer: Jamie Franki
Reverse Designer: Felix Schlag

Obverse Engraver: Donna Weaver
Reverse Engraver: Felix Schlag

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.65 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.55 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.04 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.02 MB]

2006 Nickel


Westward Journey Nickel Series™

2005 First Design: "American Bison" Nickel

Obverse: bears a new image of President Thomas Jefferson
Reverse: bears a side-view of an American bison, grazing.

Obverse Designer: Joe Fitzgerald
Reverse Designer: Jamie Franki

Obverse Engraver: Don Everhart
Reverse Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 470 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 443 KB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.4 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 0.2 MB]

2005 First Design: "Grazing Buffalo" Uncirculated Nickel 2005 First Design: "Grazing Buffalo" Proof Nickel

2005 Second Design: "Ocean in View!" Nickel

Obverse: bears a new image of President Thomas Jefferson
Reverse: bears a design based on a photograph by Andrew E. Cier of Astoria, Oregon, of the western waters as they might have been first viewed by the Corps of Discovery in November, 1805.

Obverse Designer: Joe Fitzgerald
Reverse Designer: Joe Fitzgerald

Obverse Engraver: Don Everhart
Reverse Engraver: Donna Weaver

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 470 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 443 KB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.4 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 0.2 MB]

2005 Second Design: "Ocean in View!" Uncirculated Nickel 2005 Second Design: "Ocean in View!" Proof Nickel

2004 Fall Design: "Keelboat" Nickel

Obverse: bears the likeness of President Jefferson.
Reverse: an angled, side-view of the keelboat with full sail.

Engraver: Al Maletsky

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 470 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 443 KB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.4 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 0.2 MB]

2004 Spring Design: "Keelboat Medal" Nickel Unicirculated
2004 Spring Design: "Keelboat Medal" Nickel Proof

2004 Spring Design: "Louisiana Purchase/Peace Medal" Nickel

Obverse: bears the likeness of President Jefferson.
Reverse: features a rendition of the original Jefferson Peace Medal.

Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 470 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.4 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.4 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.3 MB]

2004 Spring Design: "Louisiana Purchase/Peace Medal" Nickel Unicirculated
2004 Spring Design: "Louisiana Purchase/Peace Medal" Nickel Proof


Lincoln Cent - Memorial Reverse

Obverse: bears the likeness of President Lincoln
Reverse: depicts the Lincoln Memorial in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.

Engraver Obverse: Victor D. Brenner
Engraver Reverse: Frank Gasparro

Lincoln Cent - Memorial Reverse. Obverse bears the likeness of President Lincoln. Reverse depicts the Lincoln Memorial in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.


2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin

Year: 2009
Public Law: 31 U.S.C. § 5112(i)(4)
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse
Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Description: Saint-Gaudens' Liberty, personified by a statuesque woman striding powerfully forward. Liberty is leading the way with a torch in her front hand and an olive branch in the back hand. The United States Capitol dome is also depicted in the background.

Reverse
Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Description: A young eagle flying during a sunrise is depicted on the reverse. The motto, "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is on the edge of the coin, allowing a cleaner design on the obverse and reverse.

Obverse [Hi-Res Image: 1.50 MB]
Reverse [Hi-Res Image: 1.56 MB]
Edge-Lettering [Hi-Res Image: 849 KB]

2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin Obverse and Reverse


Platinum Reverse Proof Coins

The enhanced reverse proof coin features a frosted background and a brilliant, mirror-like finish on the raised elements of the coin. This is an enhanced reverse proof version because it is not an exact opposite polish of the regular proof version. The design elements on the enhanced reverse proof platinum coin were strategically selected to feature the proof, mirror-like finish in contrast to frosted background design elements to enhance the entire image.

Year: 2007
Public Law: 104-208
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse
Designer John Mercanti
Engraver: John Mercanti
Description: "Portrait of Liberty", Lady Liberty looking toward future.

Reverse
Designer Thomas Cleveland
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Description: representing the Executive Branch and depicts a bald eagle with its wings spread wide to represent freedom with a shield at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms.

Obverse [Hi-Res Image: 781 KB]
Reverse [Hi-Res Image: 841 KB]

American Eagle Platinum Reverse Proof Coin.


Platinum Proof Coins

Year: 2008
Public Law: 104-208
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse
Designer John Mercanti
Engraver: John Mercanti
Description: "Portrait of Liberty", Lady Liberty looking toward future.

Reverse
Designer Joel Iskowitz
Engraver: Charles Vickers
Description: representing the Judicial Branch, design features Lady Justice, a classic symbol dating back to Greek and Roman times. In her right hand, the scales are suspended from one finger, representing the delicate balance of the law. In the other hand she holds the sword, signifying the power that is held by those making the decision. The bald eagle, our Nation's symbol of power, courage and freedom, is featured watching over our firm foundation of democracy.

Download Hi-Res Images

Obverse [Hi-Res Image: 717 KB]
Reverse [Hi-Res Image: 748 KB]

American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin.


Gold Proof Coins

Year: 1986-Present
Public Law: 99-185
U.S. Mint Facility:Philadelphia, West Point (mint facility production is not the same for each year)

Obverse Designer: Augustus Saint Gaudens
Description: Modified design of Saint Gaudens’ U.S. $20 Gold Coin Design, "Standing Liberty".

Reverse Designer: Mrs. Miley Frances Busiek
Description: "Family of Eagles" motif, symbolizing family tradition and unity.

Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 1.41 MB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 1.26 MB]

American Eagle Gold Proof Coin.


Silver Proof Coins

Year: 1986-Present
Public Law: 99-61 (Liberty Coin Act)
U.S. Mint Facility: Various (Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point) – (mint facility production is not the same for each year)
 Denver, Co (Uncirculated)

Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Description: "Walking Liberty", from Weinman’s Walking Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1916-1947.

Reverse Engraver: John Mercanti
Description: Heraldic Eagle with Shield, symbolizing strength and endurance.

Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 782 KB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 650 KB]

American Eagle Silver Proof Coin.


American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coins

Year: 1997-Present
Public Law: 99-61
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse Engraver: John Mercanti
Description: "Portrait of Liberty", Lady Liberty looking toward future.

Reverse Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers
Description: Eagle soaring above America.

Download Hi-Res Images

Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 773 KB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 756 KB]

American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin.


American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins

Year: 1986-Present
Public Law: 99-185
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse Designer: Augustus Saint Gaudens
Description: Modified design of Saint Gaudens' U.S. $20 Gold Coin Design, "Standing Liberty".

Reverse Designer: Mrs. Miley Frances Busiek
Description: "Family of Eagles" motif, symbolizing family tradition and unity.

Download Hi-Res Images

Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 1367 KB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 1324 KB]

American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin.


American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins

Year: 1986-Present
Public Law: 99-61
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Description: "Walking Liberty", from Weinman’s Walking Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1916-1947.

Reverse Engraver: John Mercanti
Description: Heraldic Eagle with Shield, symbolizing strength and endurance.

Download Hi-Res Images

Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 812 KB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 764 KB]

American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin.


American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coin

Year: 2008
Public Law: 104-208
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse Designer: John Mercanti
Engraver: John Mercanti

Description: "Portrait of Liberty", Lady Liberty looking toward future.

Reverse Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Reverse Engraver: Charles Vickers
Description: Representing the Judicial Branch, the design features Lady Justice, a classic symbol dating back to Greek and Roman times. In her right hand, the scales are suspended from one finger, representing the delicate balance of the law. In the other hand she holds the sword, signifying the power that is held by those making the decision. The bald eagle, our Nation¿s symbol of power, courage and freedom, is featured watching over our firm foundation of democracy.

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Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 856 KB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 905 KB]

American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coin


American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coin

Year: 1986-Present
Public Law: 99-185
U.S. Mint Facility: Philadelphia, West Point (mint facility production is not the same for each year)

Obverse Designer: Augustus Saint Gaudens
Description: Modified design of Saint Gaudens' U.S. $20 Gold Coin Design, "Standing Liberty".

Reverse Engraver: Mrs. Miley Frances Busiek
Description: "Family of Eagles" motif, symbolizing family tradition and unity.

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Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 1368 KB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 1324 KB]

American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coin


American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin

Year: 2006-Present
Public Law: 99-61
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY

Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Description: "Walking Liberty", from Weinman's Walking Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1916-1947.

Reverse Engraver: John Mercanti
Description: Heraldic Eagle with Shield, symbolizing strength and endurance.

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Obverse:[Hi-Res Image: 825 KB]
Reverse:[Hi-Res Image: 762 KB]

American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coin


American Buffalo Program

American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin

Year: 2006 – Present
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point
Public Law: 109-145; $1 Presidential Coin Act of 2005

Obverse
Engraver: James Earle Fraser
Description: Based on the original 1913 Buffalo nickel, Type 1, as designed by James Earle Fraser -- features a profile of a Native American.

Reverse
Engraver: James Earle Fraser
Description: Based on the original 1913 Buffalo nickel, Type 1, as designed by James Earle Fraser -- features an American Buffalo (also known as a bison).

Bullion
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.29 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.26 MB]


American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin

Year: 2006 – Present
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point
Public Law: 109-145; $1 Presidential Coin Act of 2005

Obverse
Engraver: James Earle Fraser
Description: Based on the original 1913 Buffalo nickel, Type 1, as designed by James Earle Fraser -- features a profile of a Native American.

Reverse
Engraver: James Earle Fraser
Description: Based on the original 1913 Buffalo nickel, Type 1, as designed by James Earle Fraser -- features an American Buffalo (also known as a bison).

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.46 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.20 MB]


American Buffalo Gold Uncirculated Coin

Year: 2008
U.S. Mint Facility: West Point
Authority: 31 U.S.C. § 5112(i)(4)

Obverse
Engraver: James Earle Fraser
Description: Based on the original 1913 Buffalo nickel, Type 1, as designed by James Earle Fraser -- features a profile of a Native American.

Reverse
Engraver: James Earle Fraser
Description: Based on the original 1913 Buffalo nickel, Type 1, as designed by James Earle Fraser -- features an American Buffalo (also known as a bison).

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.46 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.20 MB]

 
American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin
 
American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin
 
American Buffalo Gold Uncirculated Coin


First Spouse Gold Coin Program

2008 First Spouse Gold Coins

Elizabeth Monroe Obverse
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Don Everhart

Elizabeth Monroe Reverse
Designer: Donna Weaver
Sculptor: Charles Vickers

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.30 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.42 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 949 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.15 MB]

Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Uncirculated Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Proof



Louisa Adams Obverse
Designer: Susan Gamble
Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill

Louisa Adams Reverse
Designer: Joseph Menna
Sculptor: Joseph Menna

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.47 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.56 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.03 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.17 MB]

Louisa Adams First Spouse Uncirculated Louisa Adams First Spouse Proof



Jackson's Liberty Obverse
Designer: John Reich
Sculptor: John Reich

Jackson's Liberty Reverse
Designer: Justin Kunz
Sculptor: Don Everhart

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.43 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.45 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.07 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.07 MB]

Jackson's Liberty First Spouse Uncirculated Jackson's Liberty First Spouse Proof



Van Buren's Liberty Obverse
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Sculptor: Christian Gobrecht

Van Buren's Liberty Reverse
Designer: Thomas Cleveland
Sculptor: Jim Licaretz

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.43 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.57 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.02 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.22 MB]

Van Buren's Liberty First Spouse Uncirculated Van Buren's Liberty First Spouse Proof




2007 First Spouse Gold Coins

Martha Washington Obverse
Designer: Joseph Menna
Sculptor: Joseph Menna


Martha Washington Reverse
Designer: Susan Gamble
Sculptor: Don Everhart


Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.28 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.29 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.03 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.06 MB]


Abigail Adams Obverse
Designer: Joseph Menna
Sculptor: Joseph Menna


Abigail Adams Reverse
Designer: Thomas Cleveland
Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.22 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.18 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 945 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.05 MB]


Jefferson’s Liberty Obverse
Designer: Robert Scot
Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill


Jefferson’s Liberty Reverse
Designer: Charles Vickers
Sculptor: Charles Vickers

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.26 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.39 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 989 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.01 MB]


Dolley Madison Obverse
Designer: Don Everhart
Sculptor: Don Everhart


Dolley Madison Reverse
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Don Everhart

Uncirculated
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.25 MB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.35 MB]

Proof
Obverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 923 KB]
Reverse:  [Hi-Res Image : 1.11 MB]


Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Proof Coin

Abigail Adams First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Abigail Adams First Spouse Gold Proof Coin
Jefferson Liberty First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Jefferson Liberty First Spouse Gold Proof Coin
Dolly Madison First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Dolly Madison First Spouse Gold Proof Coin


 


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