The Best of the Mint Finale

The U.S. Mint has unveiled the final coin in its Best of the Mint series—the 1907 Saint-Gaudens high-relief double eagle (gold $20). The reissue features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s original design—Lady Liberty stands on the obverse with a torch and an olive branch, and the reverse depicts an eagle in flight. 

The companion silver medal reimagines the historic coin with a close-up of Lady Liberty and 13 stars to represent the original colonies, while the reverse depicts the eagle’s wings as an American flag. To purchase, visit the U.S. Mint’s website. 

Best of the Mint Series

As the United States’ semiquincentennial nears, the U.S. Mint has released sets commemorating the top five historic U.S. coins, which were selected by a public vote, reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. 

These sets include 24-karat .999-fine gold coins reissued as faithful representations of the historic designs with the original dates of issue to acknowledge each coin’s place in history. The coins also bear a special semiquincentennial Liberty Bell privy mark with the numeral “250.” Each coin has a 1-ounce silver companion medal, featuring new and modern designs.

Past issues include the 1916 Mercury dime, 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, 1916 Walking Liberty half dollar, and 1804 dollar.