I like the fact that they're trying, as in going with new designs instead of old designs. I don't like the fact that it's painfully obvious not one artist is a sculptor by trade, meaning we'll have yet another flat, cartoon, computer sculpted design, again.
We need a "super like" button! That's the biggest problem with all of these designs unfortunately. What looks nice drawn in black and white with gradient shadows just won't translate the same when sculpted instead of drawn.
More info, including the two recommended by the Commission of Fine Arts. http://www.coinworld.com/news/2015-75-dollar-gold-coin-to-be-high-relief-not-ultra-high-relief.html So now we know which ones are "fine art".
Ughh. I may pass as well. I may put the money in the Marshalls 3 coin proof set instead of that junk.
This might not be practical, but it would be cool if they settled on say 3 obverses and 3 reverses, built the dies and let the collectors order whichever combination they desired. Like I said, it's not practical, but it would be fun.
The article says two panels will review. Is there any chance of the other designs getting selected? These two are bad with no imagination.
Mint should change the reverse of american eagle gold coin to one of those beautiful reverse designs listed here. But maintain the reverse of silver eagle.