WASHINGTON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United
States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the beginning of sales
for redesigned 2021 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on July 29, at noon
EDT. Orders are limited to one coin per household for the
first 24 hours from the on-sale date and time.
Struck in 22-karat gold at the West Point Mint, these popular
coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins. For the first time since their
debut more than three decades ago, the reverse (tails) of American
Eagle Gold Proof Coins features a newly designed portrayal of an
eagle, created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program
Designer Jennie Norris and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic
Artist Renata Gordon. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM,"
and "IN GOD WE TRUST," along with the face value and weight.
The coins' obverse (heads) features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' full-length figure of
Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an
olive branch in her left. To render a closer reflection of
Saint-Gaudens' original vision, legacy details have been restored
that include modifications to the U.S. Capitol Building, stars,
torch, sun rays, and other design elements based on the original
bronze cast.
In addition to redesigning the reverse and enhancing design
details on the obverse (heads) of these coins, the Mint introduced
anti-counterfeiting features that include a reeded edge variation
on the one ounce coin (only).
The redesigned American Eagle Gold Proof Coins will be available
in the following five product options:
- PRODUCT CODE: 21EBN,PRODUCT OPTION: One Ounce Coin, PRODUCT
LIMIT*: 5,625, MINTAGE LIMIT*: 15,875
- PRODUCT CODE: 21ECN, PRODUCT OPTION: One-Half Ounce Coin,
PRODUCT LIMIT*: 2,000, MINTAGE LIMIT*: 12,250
- PRODUCT CODE: 21EDN, PRODUCT OPTION: One-Quarter Ounce Coin,
PRODUCT LIMIT*: 3,375, MINTAGE LIMIT*: 13,625
- PRODUCT CODE: 21EEN, PRODUCT OPTION: One-Tenth Ounce Coin,
PRODUCT LIMIT*: 10,000, MINTAGE LIMIT*: 20,250
- PRODUCT CODE: 21EFN, PRODUCT OPTION: Four-Coin Set (includes
one of each weight), PRODUCT LIMIT*: 10,250, MINTAGE LIMIT*:
N/A
To complement the new designs, each coin is encapsulated and
placed in a black presentation case with the United States Mint
seal on the lid. The case fits into an outer sleeve incorporating
an image of the reverse coin design, and the accompanying
Certificate of Authenticity includes artwork of the obverse
design.
American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are priced according to the
range in which they appear on the Mint's Pricing of Numismatic
Gold, Commemorative Gold, and Platinum and Palladium Products
table. Current pricing information is available here.
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https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2021-one-ounce-gold-proof-coin-21EBN.html
(product code 21EBN)
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https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2021-one-half-ounce-gold-proof-coin-21ECN.html
(product code 21ECN)
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https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2021-one-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin-21EDN.html
(product code 21EDN)
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https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2021-one-tenth-ounce-gold-proof-coin-21EEN.html
(product code 21EEN)
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https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2021-gold-proof-four-coin-set-21EFN.html
(product code 21EFN)
Information about additional products featuring the American
Eagle Gold Coins will be published on the Mint's 2021 Product
Schedule at https://catalog.usmint.gov/product-schedule/2021/.
About the United States Mint
Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint
became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the
Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is
responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to
conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic
products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins;
Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and
gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and
operate at no cost to taxpayers.
Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and
equal access to United States Mint products, the United States Mint
will not accept and will not honor orders placed prior to the
official on-sale date of July 29,
2021, at noon EDT.
To reduce the risk of employee exposure to COVID-19 in the
workplace, the Mint's sales centers are closed until further
notice. Please use the United States Mint catalog site
https://catalog.usmint.gov/ as your primary source of the most
current information on product and service status.
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