General Coin Information
The American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin is made from the the world's rarest precious metal, platinum. Available in one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce sizes, they carry a face value of $100, $50, $25 and $10 respectively.
Of course, these values are only for symbolic and legal tender purposes, but the fact that the one ounce coin shows a monetary worth of $100 (the highest of any coin ever from the US) signifies a much greater assessment. Usually the value of a coin is determined from its limited mintage, rarity, condition and age. However, in the case of these investment bullion coins, the true value is generally based on the market price of the amount of platinum each coin contains.
Guaranteed by the US Government for content, weight and .9995 purity, these coins are sought after by those wanting to invest in precious metals. Their price is determined by the platinum content, to which a small premium is added to absorb minting, distribution and marketing costs.
In 2009, the US Mint cancelled the production of the bullion Platinum Eagles and only struck the related Proof Platinum Eagle. As of 2011, the bullion Eagles have yet to make a return.
Obverse Design
"Portrait of Liberty" designed by John Mercanti symbolizes Lady Liberty looking toward future on the obverse of the Platinum Bullion coin. The year, "LIBERTY", "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" are shown as well.
Reverse Design
Designed by Thomas D. Rogers, the reverse features an eagle, soaring above America with the sun in the background. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "1 OZ.", "$100" and ".9995 PLATINUM" are also visible.
American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin Specifications
| Mint: United States Mint Mintmark: None Finish/Condition: BU Metal Content: .9995 Fine Platinum Weight: 31.12 g, 15.56 g, 7.78 g, 3.112 g Diameter: 32.7 mm, 27 mm, 22 mm, 16.5 mm Thickness: 2.39 mm, 1.75 mm, 1.32 mm, 0.95 mm Edge: Reeded Mintage Limit: Determined by demand Face Value: $100, $50, $25, $10 Obverse Designer: John Mercanti Reverse Designer: Thomas D. Rogers |
American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin Auctions
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 5 Coin Capsule Display Stand For 1 2oz 50 Platinum Eagle 10 Gold 1838 1933 $5.85 Time Remaining: 1h 2m Buy It Now for only: $5.85 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2017 American 1 oz 9995 Platinum Eagle Round Bullion USA Made BU Coin $1,396.95 Time Remaining: 7h 53m Buy It Now for only: $1,396.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2000 American Eagle Platinum Proof 50 1 2 ounce coin BOX ONLY NO COIN $9.00 Time Remaining: 9h 7m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 American Eagle 10th Anniversary Platinum Coin Set BOX ONLY $19.95 Time Remaining: 9h 39m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 10 Lighthouse Coin Slabs Holders Capsule Everslab 27mm US Gold Platinum Eagle $19.15 Time Remaining: 10h 51m Buy It Now for only: $19.15 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 American Eagle 1 10 oz Platinum Coin MS70 early release $165.00 Time Remaining: 11h 23m |
 1997 100 PLATINUM EAGLE COIN PROOF $13.05 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 46m |
 FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE 1997 Platinum 1oz Proof 100 Eagle Coin PCGS PR69 $2,900.00 Time Remaining: 12h 24m Buy It Now for only: $2,900.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2004 10 American Eagle 9995 Platinum Coin NGC MS69 Certification 1790586 187 $159.99 Time Remaining: 12h 47m Buy It Now for only: $159.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2003 10 Platinum Eagle Coin 1 10 Oz NGC MS70 POP 716 NGC PRICE GUIDE 575 $520.00 Time Remaining: 14h 29m Buy It Now for only: $520.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Platinum and Silver Highlighted American Eagle dollar coin $11.00 Time Remaining: 20h 58m |
 2000 Platinum and Gold Eagle dollar coin $11.00 Time Remaining: 21h 33m |