The Founders of Liberty Series
The obverse of these Silver, Antique Silver, and Copper rounds will feature the historical figures, while the reverse will display something that will represent the ideal that that person stands for. The artwork is designed by the famous Joel Iskowitz, a prolific United States coin designer whose goal is to bring humanity's story to life through his artwork. It is important that Americans remember those who helped found our society and the values they stood for because they have played essential roles in shaping the freedoms we have access to today.
The Founders
of Liberty Series
The Freedom of Speech, Press, & Religion
Benjamin Franklin was a statesman, writer, publisher, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. He came from a family of modest means and little formal education but became a great thinker, writer, and advocate of the liberties that would make up the First Amendment. He valued the free circulation of ideas, and he promoted these liberties in many literary works, as well as by owning a newspaper, printing books, and government pamphlets. Franklin considered free expression to be the most dangerous adversary of authoritarian governments. He also believed in religious tolerance and freedom.
Benjamin Franklin
Tamper Evident Packaging and Collectible Packaging Options
You can purchase a Silver round in this series that comes in secure tamper-evident packaging. The artwork that comes with these Silver rounds looks like old-fashioned parchment and includes a quote from Benjamin Franklin about freedom of speech. In addition, the antique Silver rounds come in a designed box resembling a vintage book and a certificate of authenticity.
APMEX is proud to introduce this APMEXclusive® Founders of Liberty series designed by Joel Iskowitz. It spotlights different historical figures who either developed the concepts or inspired the concepts behind America’s most well-known ideals.
Benjamin Franklin in Silver & Copper
These 1 oz Silver rounds feature Benjamin Franklin’s portrait and name on the obverse and a printing press, along with “Freedom of Speech, Press, and Religion” inscribed at the top of the reverse. Symbols for a wide range of religions are placed around the printing press to represent the value of freedom of religion that Franklin championed. This collection also offers 1 AVDP oz of .999 fine Copper rounds that feature the same obverse and reverse as the Silver rounds and come in secure packaging to ensure that its value is protected.
Benjamin Franklin Antique Silver Rounds
An antique Silver round is also available and has a limited mintage of only 500 rounds. It comes in a specially designed box that resembles a vintage book and includes a certificate of authenticity featuring an extended quote by Benjamin Franklin discussing the value of freedom of speech. This antique Silver round also comes with a certificate of authenticity and only 10 are signed by Joel Iskowitz.
The Founders
of Liberty Series
Inspired by the concepts behind America's best-known ideals.
