Eagle Silver Dollar Facts - The US Mint used Adolph Weinman's design from the Peace silver dollars early in the 20th century. The Walking Liberty design has been one of the most popular coin designs ever from the US Mint. Therefore when deciding what to use for the face of the new American Eagle Silver Dollars Weinman's design was an obvious choice. John Mercanti's heraldic eagle was used for the reverse. Approximately 147 million Eagle silver dollars have been minted since 1986.  Highly sought after silver eagle proofs minted at the West Point mint continue to see their prices climb.

Platinum Eagle Coin Facts. The Platinum Eagle was first issued in 1997 and comes in one-tenth ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-half ounce, and one ounce coins. Since 1997 Platinum Eagle coin features the John Mercanti designed "Lady Liberty". Beginning in 2006 the reverse side of the coin is being adorned with 3 designs honoring the 3 branches of government. 2006 was the Legislative; 2007 is the Executive branch; and 2008 will be the Judicial branch. The reverse was designed by Thomas Cleveland and engraved by Phoebe Hemphill. 1.07 Million platinum coins have been minted since it's introduction in 1997.