Reverse of Proof Coins
From 1998 to 2002, proof versions of the American Platinum Eagle carried a different reverse design under a program entitled "Vistas of Liberty". Each year a bald eagle was depicted in a different region of the United States or a United States themed design. From 2006 to 2008, a three year series of designs known as "The Foundations of Democracy" was issued to represent the three branches of government.
In 2009, the United States Mint introduced a new six-year platinum coin program. This new series explores the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the Preamble to the United States Constitution. The themes for the reverse designs for this program are inspired by narratives prepared by the Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, at the request of the United States Mint.
All denominations of the proof American Platinum Eagles carry the yearly design. These coins are the only U.S. bullion coins that change reverse designs every year.
| Year | Design | Description | Engraver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Eagle soaring above America | Thomas D. Rogers | |
| 1998 | Bald Eagle flying over New England and rocky beach town with light house; full moon in sky | Thomas D. Rogers | |
| 1999 | Bald Eagle flying above Southeastern Wetlands and alligator crawling in a swamp | Al Maletsky | |
| 2000 | Bald Eagle flying above Midwestern field, barn and house | Al Maletsky | |
| 2001 | Bald Eagle flying above giant Saguaro cacti of the Southwest (specifically Arizona) | Thomas D. Rogers | |
| 2002 | Swooping Bald Eagle and a lake bordered by snowcapped mountains and trees in the Northwestern US | Al Maletsky | |
| 2003 | Bald Eagle perched on a Rocky Mountain pine branch against a backdrop of the United States Flag | Al Maletsky | |
| 2004 | Engraving inspired by the Daniel Chester French sculpture titled "America" outside the U.S. Customs House in New York City. | Donna Weaver | |
| 2005 | American Bald Eagle perched on a heraldic shield with symbols representing America’s strength and beauty | Donna Weaver | |
| 2006 | "Legislative Muse" flanked by two Eagles perched on columns representing the bicameral legislature of the United States Congress | designer:Joel Iskowitz Sculptor: Don Everhart | |
| 2007 | American Bald Eagle representing the Executive Branch | Designer: Tom Cleveland Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill | |
| 2008 | "Lady Justice" watched over by an American Bald Eagle representing the Judicial Branch | Designer: Joel Iskowitz sculptor: Charles Vickers | |
| 2009 | "To Form a More Perfect Union," featuring four faces representing the diversity of the U.S. | Designer: Susan Gamble Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill | |
| 2010 | Blindfolded "Lady Justice" holding scales in one hand and a laurel branch in the other. The image is representative of the theme "To Establish Justice" | Phebe Hemphill | |
| 2011 | To Insure Domestic Tranquility | ||
| 2012 | To Provide for the Common Defence | ||
| 2013 | To Promote General Welfare | ||
| 2014 | To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity. |
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