United States

2023

This gold Liberty coin features a windswept bristlecone pine, one of the oldest living trees on Earth, used as a powerful symbol of endurance, resilience, and freedom. The dynamic, sculptural rendering of the tree emphasizes movement and survival in harsh conditions, aligning nature with the idea of liberty itself. Inscriptions such as Liberty and In God We Trust anchor the design in American values while allowing the natural motif to take center stage. The composition reflects a contemporary shift in U.S. coinage toward expressive, symbolic design that connects national identity with the natural world.