Britannia 1/4 oz Gold 2014
"Frederick Douglass born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey (born January 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland, died February 20, 1895 in Washington, D.C.) - American slave, social activist, editor, speaker, writer, statesman. After escaping from slavery, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement. His home was a stopping point along the route of the so-called 'Underground Railroad', the routes taken by escaped slaves. During the Civil War, he helped recruit African-Americans into the Union army."The US Mint opened in 1792, with renowned scientist David Rittenhouse (1792-1795) as its first director. The Mint was established as a response to the unstable monetary rates occurring at the time - people realised the importance of stability in circulation. Today, the mint is one of the most prestigious mints in the world. In recent times, production has fluctuated between 4 and 10 billion coins per year, making the American Eagle coins already known all over the world. The United States Mint operates in six cities across the country: the headquarters is in Washington DC, the treasury in Fort Knox, and production centres in Philadelphia, West Point, Denver and San Francisco.Obverse: all the coins in this series have the same obverse - an image of George Washington in a restored version, created by John Flanagan. The reverse of the coin depicts the figure of Frederick Douglass against the background of a house called Cedar Hill. Above is the name of the famous abolitionist and below is the year of minting. On the right is the name of the state where Cedar Hill is located, while on the left is the Latin E pluribus unum meaning one of many. Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
