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First minted in 1997, the Platinum Eagle features the face Statue of Liberty on the obverse. The reverse of the coin has changed every year since 1997 on the proof examples only. While the uncirculated pieces have retained the 1997 design, multiple themes, including American landscapes, have been featured on proof coins since 1997. The 2007 proof and reverse proof feature the second of three reverse designs in the "Foundations of American Democracy" series, honoring the Executive Branch. The reverse shows a shielded eagle, wings widespread to represent freedom.

First minted in 1986, American Gold Eagles feature Lady Liberty walking in front of the rays of a rising sun, with a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Behind her is the United States Capitol Building. Stars surround the periphery of the obverse. The design was originally used for the St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle, minted from 1907-1933.

The reverse of the American Gold Eagle, designed by Miley Busiek, shows a male Bald Eagle with an olive branch in its talons landing at its nest, which holds a female with her wing around her hatchlings.

$50 Gold Eagles minted from 1986 through 1991 bear the date in Roman Numerals. Those issued after 1991 have Arabic Numerals.

The American Eagle was first struck in 1986 when the American Eagle program began. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's beloved Walking Liberty design, displaying a flag-draped Lady Liberty walking with an outstretched, welcoming right arm and a left hand holding olive branches. In the background is the sun and its rays. The design was first used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, which was minted between 1916 and 1947. The reverse features a Heraldic Eagle designed by John Mercanti.

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