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U.S. Mint to Commemorate Anniversary of Iconic Designs with New US Gold Coins

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The United States Mint announced today that it will strike and issue coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of three iconic coin designs first issued in 1916: the “Winged Liberty” dime, the “Standing Liberty” quarter, and the “Walking Liberty” half-dollar. All three coins will be manufactured from .9999 fine, 24-karat gold.

To approximate the 1916 coin dimensions, the “Winged Liberty” dime will contain one-tenth troy ounce of 24-karat gold, the Standing Liberty quarter will contain one-quarter troy ounce of 24-karat gold, and the Walking Liberty half-dollar will contain one-half troy ounce of 24-karat gold.

The “Winged Liberty” dime, designed by Adolph A. Weinman, features a portrait of Liberty facing left and wearing a winged cap on its obverse. The design became known as the Mercury dime because of its resemblance to the Roman god Mercury. The coin’s reverse includes a Roman fasces and an olive branch, representing America’s military readiness and, simultaneously, its desire for peace. Additional inscriptions to the originals will include “AU” (the symbol for gold), “24K,” and “1/10 OZ.”

The Standing Liberty quarter, designed by Herman A. MacNeil, depicts Liberty on its obverse. She is holding a shield and an olive branch as she steps through an opening in a wall bearing 13 stars. The reverse shows an eagle in flight flanked by 13 stars. Additional inscriptions to the originals will include “AU,’ “24K,” and “1/4 OZ.”

The Walking Liberty half-dollar, also designed by Weinman, portrays Liberty on its obverse as she strides toward the sunrise, carrying branches of laurel and oak in her arms to symbolize both civil and military glory. Liberty wears a Phrygian cap on her head and an armored plate on her chest over her gown, with the American flag behind her. The reverse features an eagle rising from its mountaintop perch. Additional inscriptions to the originals will include “AU,” “24K,” and “1/2 OZ.”

Details about mintage levels, on-sale dates, and pricing will be announced next year.

About the United States Mint

usmintThe United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The United States Mint’s numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.

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Since Congress created the United States Mint on April 2, 1792, the primary mission of the Mint is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the nation. As a self-funded agency, the United States Mint turns revenues beyond its operating expenses over to the General Fund of the Treasury. Other responsibilities include: Maintaining physical custody and protection of the Nation's $100 billion of U.S. gold and silver assets; Manufacturing and selling platinum, gold, and silver bullion coins; and Overseeing production facilities in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and West Point, as well as the U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

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4 COMMENTS

  1. Regarding the inscription of “AU” onto these gold coins, Aurum is the Latin name for gold. However for numismatists, “AU” can also mean Almost Uncirculated. Therefore I would have preferred the inscription Gold instead of using the symbol “AU”.

  2. Is there a date on the gold replica. Set, will you be able to buy the coins separate or only as the three coin picture set shows. Thank you.

  3. I love these designs, but fear this is going to confuse the poor people who have gold plated 90% silver, and allow the flim-flam artists room to deceive the public more than ever before. .

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