United States Mint Unveils New American Eagle Gold And Silver Coin Reverse Designs

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 2:51 pm US Mint - WASHINGTON - The United States Mint (Mint) today unveiled new reverse (tails) designs for bullion and collectible versions of American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins. 2021 marks the 35th Anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program, and the new designs will begin appearing on these coins in midyear 2021. "These beautiful designs build on the United States Mint's heritage of artistic excellence and fortify the American Eagle Coin Program's status as an icon in the numismatic and art worlds," said Mint Director David J. Ryder. Redesigned American Eagle Gold Reverse The design depicts a portrait of an eagle. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "50 DOLLARS," and "1 OZ. FINE GOLD." Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Jennie Norris created the design that was sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Renata Gordon. Ms. Norris, a former volunteer raptor handler, drew inspiration for her design from her deep connection with wildlife, noting that, "The American Eagle is such a noble bird. I was hoping to capture the intensity of his stare through the close cropping. His gaze speaks of pride and wisdom passed down through generations of time." Redesigned American Eagle Silver Reverse The design depicts a single eagle coming in for a landing, carrying an oak branch as if to add it to a nest. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR." AIP designer Emily Damstra created the design, which was sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Michael Gaudioso. Reflecting on her design, Ms. Damstra commented: "My inspiration for this design grew from a desire to show our national bird—with all of the values it embodies—in a unique way that could also convey traits such as diligence, cooperation, care, and protection." The obverses (heads) of the redesigned American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins will continue to bear versions of the historic designs that have been featured on these coins for more than three decades. The gold coin obverse will display a refreshed depiction of the 1907 design by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, while the obverse of the silver coin will display a refreshed depiction of the 1916 "Walking Liberty" design by famed sculptor Adolph A. Weinman. The San Francisco-minted 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (20EM) and the West Point-minted 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin (20EH) will be the last issues of these coins featuring the current design. The 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (20EM) bearing San Francisco's S mint mark will go on sale October 13, 2020, and the 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin (20EH) on November 19, 2020. Report this Post to the Staff

GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 2:57 pm That gold eagle looks sick! So does the silver one, but dang, that might be the first gold piece I've ever bought from the mint Report this Post to the Staff
kena Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1682 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 4:03 pm Both are decent reverses, I will now have to save up to obtain a gold one. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 5:24 pm I like! Will have to get silver for my ASE type set. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
hcmusicguy Pillar of the Community United States 814 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 5:48 pm I think it's a bit of an improvement over the current reverses. I might have gone with a little more traditional, heraldic design for the gold. But since I can't afford one anyways it makes little difference to me. I can live with it. Edited by hcmusicguy 10/01/2020 5:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
wyzeguy Pillar of the Community United States 1044 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 7:15 pm I like both designs and feel its a welcomed change. I've always liked the reverse of the gold ASE but generally out of my price range so I'm glad to see an eagle in flight design for the silver ASE. Actually, I'm sure if the if it was the other way around, with the new designs being the old ones and vice versa, I'd prolly feel the same so there ya go. Either way I'm looking forward to the new designs. So it says the new designs will be available mid-next year so I guess that means the ASE-W wont be released in January. Report this Post to the Staff
Bret Pillar of the Community United States 1913 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 7:18 pm Quote: So it says the new designs will be available mid-next year so I guess that means the ASE-W wont be released in January. My first thought was that they might issue both reverses next year. Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7191 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 7:25 pm Mid year 2021, HM, will they produce varieties with the old reverse too? Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 8:08 pm I would have expected laurel or laurel and arrows in eagles grasp. The oak branch is a fresh idea. The oak is a common symbol of strength and endurance. In November 2004, the United States Congress passed legislation designating the oak as America's National Tree. These will most likely look much nicer struck than the drawings. I'm OK with the much better reverse on the silver dollar. I'll gradually pick up a type set but they will probably cost significantly more than bullion. The nice thing about it, one could try to finally complete the first reverse design set if they wanted to and be happy with an end of an era. Edited by TNG 10/01/2020 8:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 8:13 pm I'd like to see them as struck. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7276 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 10:26 pm I like the Silver Eagle reverse. I was a never a fan of the heraldic eagle. My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 10/01/2020 10:53 pm I am reserving my final opinion until I see them in metal. Sorry but the gold one, in drawing form, reminds me of an animal with mange. It probably will be beautiful in gold though. I do not care for the eagle's wingtip exiting beyond the rim on the silver one, but again I am thinking in metal this will look sharp. I do appreciate both much more than some of the other stuff the mint has been making. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 10/02/2020 10:23 am Quote: I am reserving my final opinion until I see them in metal. Always a fair and reasonable decision. I do this often myself. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
villagekid Valued Member United States 179 Posts	Posted 10/02/2020 7:17 pm Kudo's to the Mint on these reverse images. Was hoping that a majestic eagle in flight would be portrayed on the ASE. I collect silver bullion and have here to show a very similar eagle in flight that's used on the Sunshine Mint silver ounce bars and rounds. The Sunshine Mint with the eagle portrayed is a favorite among collectors like myself. Also, the Sunshine Mint is a primary supplier of planchets to the U.S. Mint in making ASE's. Maybe (just by speculation) the U.S. Mint was looking at the Sunshine Mint Eagle as an inspiration for the design. Anyhow, I will be buying once they surface on the market. Thanks for reading. Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 10/06/2020 12:44 am While I doubt I will be able to get a gold eagle, I think the new reverse is a major improvement. I am happy, as well, with what they chose for the ASE and will definitely be adding it. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
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