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  • 100 Dollars 2015, KM# 617, United States of America (USA), American Eagles, American Liberty High Relief Gold
  • 100 Dollars 2015, KM# 617, United States of America (USA), American Eagles, American Liberty High Relief Gold
Description

The United States Mint’s first-ever $100 gold coin leapt out of the sales gate on Thursday, July 30, with over 35,000 of the maximum 50,000 sold within the first four hours. 1-ounce .9999 fine gold piece that carries a face value of $100, becoming the United States' first gold coin to bear that denomination. A 1-ounce .9999 fine gold piece that will carry a face value of $100, becoming the United States' first gold coin to bear that denomination. Coins are encapsulated and within a standard U.S. Mint-branded case. A certificate of authenticity is also included.

Obverse

Depicts a "modern" Lady Liberty carrying the familiar torch and American flag, surrounded by "Liberty" and "In God We Trust", designed by Justin Kunz (JK) and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill (PH).

LIBERTY
2015
JK PH
IN GOD WE TRUST

Reverse

Design featuring an American eagle in flight, gripping an olive branch in its talons, surrounded by "United States of America" above and the weight, purity and $100 face value below, designed by Paul C. Balin (PCB) and sculpted by Don Everhart (DE).

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
W
PCB DE
E PLURIBUS UNUM
1 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS

Edge

100 Dollars

Gold Bullion Coinage

American Eagles
American Liberty High Relief Gold

Subscribe series
KM# 617
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.999
Weight 31.1035 g
Diameter 30.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
West Point Mint (W)

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