After several years of analysis, the U.S. Mint has added a Palladium coin to its American Eagles series. There will be only 15,000 coins minted. The obverse side of the coin features the rendition of one of the most attractive designs ever featured in US mintage. Originally created by Adolph A. Weinman for the ‘Mercury Dime”, the “Winged Liberty” is considered as one of the most graceful artworks among collectors around the globe.
It has taken several years for the Palladium Eagle to finally see production. The American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act, the legislation that authorized the coin, was signed into law in 2010. However, the law also required a feasibility and marketing study to be conducted before the Mint could proceed. This condition was not met until March of 2013, when the Mint’s report was introduced to both houses of Congress.