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Learn all
about American Eagle Proofs, Proof Mint Sets, Proof Coins, Coin Proof Sets, Gold Proof Coins,
and US Proof Coins from the US Mint.
US Mint Proof "Mint Sets"
Annual
Proof Mint Coin Sets are an absolute must-have for coin collectors. In each
proof set, the United States Mint offers proof, silver proof, and uncirculated
coin sets every year.
Each set is packaged in a hard plastic holder that displays both sides of each
coin. Take pleasure in these Proof Mint Coin Sets that
celebrate the history of our country along with the heritage of coins.
Proof American Eagle Coins
 The
best, top of the line American coins are the American Eagles in Proof quality
minted in the precious metals of platinum, gold, and silver. These coins
are struck each year with fresh, new dies to produce the
highest quality proof coins with mirror-like surfaces.
The United States Mint at West Point, New York produces the American Eagle Proof
coin series and they are released in strictly limited mintages. The Platinum
American Eagles and the American Eagle Gold Proof coins are created by the U.S. Mint in
four sizes from one-tenth ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-half ounce to the full
one ounce. The Silver American Eagle Proofs are minted in one troy ounce
only. These coin proof sets are perfect for your precious metals investment portfolio
and collection.
American Eagles in Platinum Proofs
 The
Platinum American Eagle Proof Coins are known as the "Vistas of Liberty" series and
feature a totally new, reverse design fresh each year.
The "Vistas of Liberty" designs honor
regional landscapes on the platinum coins. From a collector
point of view, the Platinum Proofs offer the lowest mintages of all proof issues
because they are minted for only one year with a distinct and unique reverse design.
American Gold Eagle Proofs
 The
American Eagles Gold Proof Coins for 2008 proudly feature a classic Augustus Saint-Gaudens
design. This
full-length, flowing hair figure of Lady Liberty shows her holding a torch in her right hand,
and an olive branch in her left.
The reverse design of the gold bullion
coin by sculptor, Miley Busiek, is a special contemporary design honoring the
American family. The design incorporates a male eagle carrying an olive branch
flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her newborns.
American Eagle Proof Silver Dollars
 Silver
Dollars are always an American favorite and that's especially true of the 2008
American Silver Eagles.
The American Eagle Silver Proof coins obverse design is Adolph A. Weinman’s
full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag.
On the silver bullion coin, "Lady Liberty" holds out her right hand welcoming all
to America the Beautiful. She holds laurel and oak branches in her left
hand that symbolize peace.
The
reverse design on the silver dollar coin is by US Mint sculptor/engraver, John Mercanti,
and features a
heraldic eagle with shield. In the right talon, the eagle holds the olive branch of peace.
In the left talon, arrows symbolize America's
willingness to fight for freedom and peace.
American Eagle Proof bullion coins are among the most beautifully designed and most
carefully created modern coins issued today. Proof coins are perfect for the
collector who demands the very finest.
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