After over two years of work, the 99.95% fine platinum coins were released by the United States Mint in 1⁄10, 1⁄4, 1⁄2 and 1 troy oz denominations.

Since 1998, each design aside from the 2017 reverse commemorating the 20th anniversary of the program, has been part of a themed series:[6] "Four faces representing the diversity of our Nation, with the clothing and hair weaving together symbolizing the principle"[16] "A blindfolded justice–symbolizing impartiality–holding traditional scales and carrying a branch of laurel"[17] "Harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, symbolizing the vastness of our Nation and its wide diversity of views.

"[25] "The obverse (heads) design depicts a seedling and an acorn surrounded by the inscription WITH FREEDOM OF RELIGION LIBERTY GROWS.

"[26] "The obverse (heads) design features a juvenile oak tree framed with the inscription WITH FREEDOM OF SPEECH LIBERTY BLOSSOMS.

"[27] "The obverse (heads) design portrays the branch of mature oak tree with acorns amidst the inscription WITH FREEDOM OF THE PRESS LIBERTY BEARS FRUIT.

"[29] "The obverse (heads) design features a mature, spreading, impressive oak tree between the inscription WITH THE RIGHT TO PETITION LIBERTY ENDURES.

[32] The set's release on December 13, 2007, at a price of $1,949.95 (around $475 above platinum spot) with a seven-day one-set-per-household limit was met with strong collector interest.

[31] The figures listed below are the final audited mintages from the U.S. Mint and include coins sold both individually and as part of multi-coin sets.