As 2008 begins many yearly products are released, such as the American Silver Eagles from the United States Mint. The reveal of the 2008 Silver Eagle has caused enthusiasts of this series to take note of its subtly modified design.

When compared to the 2007 American Silver Eagle, the 2008 issue has many noticeable design changes. In order to make changes in the design of the American Silver Eagle, the United States Mint must create new hubs. A hub contains a raised image or relief of a coin’s design and is impressed into steel to created new dies. Dies have an incused image of the coin’s design and are used in the actual striking of coins. This year, NGC believes, the US Mint transitioned from traditional engraved hubs – made from reducing a hand engraved galvano – to laser engraved hubs. Read Full Story

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