# Patriotic Fine Silver Coins The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin Launched on January 4th By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-eagle-silver-proof-coin References: [coinweek](https://coinweek.com/us-mint-news/united-states-mint-opens-sales-2018-american-eagle-silver-proof-coin-january-4/) & [usmint.gov](https://www.usmint.gov/) The [United States Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ansel-adams) recently revealed a new [collectible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th) that's likely to appeal to coin connoisseurs who have an appreciation for [patriotic silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-america), with the 2018 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin launching on January 4th. On one side, the coin is stamped with the year, the word "Liberty," the phrase "In God We Trust," and "Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left." On the opposite side is "former Mint Sculptor-Engraver John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left." Each coin is struck on a 99.9% fine silver blank, placing its value at $55.95 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collectible Coins:** The demand for unique and limited-edition coins presents an opportunity for the creation of innovative collectible designs. - **Patriotic Merchandise:** There is a growing market for patriotic-themed merchandise, including coins, providing a chance for businesses to offer innovative and appealing products. - **Precious Metals Investment:** The popularity of fine silver coins supports the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the investment and trading of precious metals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Numismatics:** The field of numismatics, focused on the collection and study of coins, can benefit from new coin designs that capture collectors' attention. - **Retail:** Retailers specializing in patriotic merchandise can tap into the demand for unique coins by offering innovative designs to attract customers. - **Precious Metals Industry:** Disruptive innovations in the exploration, production, and trading of precious metals can provide opportunities for growth and profitability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Gold Coins Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-us-gold-coins.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Semiquincentennial Coin Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semiquincentennial.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Commemorative US Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicentennial-of-harriet-tubman.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md)