First Amendment to the United States Constitution 2023 Platinum Proof Coin – Freedom of the Press

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series, spanning five years from 2021 to 2025, features a unique obverse design each year. These exquisite 99.95% platinum proof coins embody the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

This series symbolizes the lifecycle of the oak tree—from seedling to majestic oak—representing our nation’s growth as a bastion of freedom. Just as liberty emerges from the seed of our Bill of Rights, each of the freedoms outlined in the First Amendment plays a crucial role in nurturing the development of our democracy.

The third coin in the series is the 2023 First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin, which focuses on Freedom of the Press.

The obverse design features a mature oak tree branch adorned with acorns, accompanied by the inscription “WITH FREEDOM OF THE PRESS LIBERTY BEARS FRUIT.” Additional inscriptions include “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “2023.” This design was crafted by Artistic Infusion Program Designer Donna Weaver and sculpted by United States Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna.

The reverse design is consistent across the series, depicting an eagle in flight clutching an olive branch. It includes the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “$100,” “1 OZ.,” and “.9995 PLATINUM.”

Each coin comes with a certificate of authenticity, making it a beautiful and cherished addition to any collection.