The United States is in a renaissance in coin design,

It is a new century, and the United States is in a renaissance of coin design, ... This is a very historic moment. It marks the first time in 65 years that Americans will reach into their pockets and pull out newly designed nickels.

The United States Mint intends to match and exceed world class business practices with this new 24-karat gold bullion coin,

We have a very big edge. The design capabilities [in the United States] are way ahead of the capabilities in China. But I'm not worried about today. I'm worried about 4-to-10 years from now.

There's been an interest in design in general in the United States, maybe catching up with Europe.

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