American Liberty high relief gold coin
United States | |
| Value | 100 US dollars |
|---|---|
| Mass | 31.10 g (1 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm (1.205 in) |
| Edge | Reeded (standard) Lettered (2017 only) |
| Composition | 99.99% Au |
| Years of minting | 2015–present (every other year) |
| Mint marks | W |
| Obverse | |
| File:2019 American Liberty 24k gold union obverse.jpg | |
| Design | Various depictions of Liberty (latest shown) |
| Designer | Various |
| Design date | 2015–present |
| Reverse | |
| File:2019 American Liberty 24k gold union reverse.jpg | |
| Design | Various depictions of eagles |
| Designer | Various |
| Design date | 2015–present |
The American Liberty high relief gold coin is a one-ounce gold bullion coin issued by the United States Mint in since 2015.[1] This coin was the first 100 dollar gold coin to be issued by the US Mint.
Description
The first American Liberty coin was issued in 2015, and new coins have been released every other year since. The coins are struck at the West Point Mint on a 1 oz. 24 karat gold planchet.[1]
Design
Designs for the American Liberty coins are submitted to the US Mint via the Artistic Infusion Program. The United States Commission of Fine Arts reviews the proposed designs and makes recommendations, which the Mint may or may not use.
| Year | Images | Description | Production | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obverse | Reverse | Obverse Design | Reverse Design | Edge | Authorized Maximum | Mintage | |
| 2015 | Standing Liberty holding a torch and an American flag | Flying eagle with olive branches in its talons | Reeded | 50,000[1] | 49,325[2] | ||
| 2017 | Liberty wearing a crown of stars | Eagle in flight | Lettered | 100,000[3] | TBD | ||
| 2019 | Liberty with 13 rays emanating from her headdress | Eagle preparing to land | Reeded | 50,000[4] | TBD | ||
References
- ^ a b c "American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ "Cumulative Sales Figures | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "2017 American Liberty April 6 Release | U.S. Mint". www.usmint.gov. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "American Liberty 2019 High Relief Gold Coin". United States Mint. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
