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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 TOP GRADED NINE 25 COIN SET PLATINUM EAGLE PCGS PR70 NGC PF70 KEY YEARS LQQK $6,579.00 Time Remaining: 1h 15m |
 2016 Proof Mini Platinum Eagle Commemorative Coin 9995 platinum $45.00 Time Remaining: 2h 11m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1933 GOLD DOUBLE EAGLE PLATINUM ACCENTED COIN PROOF LUCKY MONEY VALUE 9995 $9.38 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 18m |
 American Eagle Platinum 1 10 oz Coin Holder $5.39 Time Remaining: 4h 13m Buy It Now for only: $5.39 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 American Eagle Platinum 1 10 oz Coin Holder Lot of 2 $9.89 Time Remaining: 4h 13m Buy It Now for only: $9.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 American Eagle Platinum 1 10 oz Coin Holder Lot of 5 $20.69 Time Remaining: 4h 14m Buy It Now for only: $20.69 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 100 Proof Platinum Eagle 1 ounce coin NGC graded PF70 PERFECT condition $1,375.00 Time Remaining: 5h 39m Buy It Now for only: $1,375.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 AMERICAN EAGLE PLATINUM PROOF FOUR COIN SET EMPTY BOXCOA NO COINS Zz $7.60 Time Remaining: 7h 22m Buy It Now for only: $7.60 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2016 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin Box Packaging NO COIN $7.50 Time Remaining: 13h 22m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 CHOICE GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED 100 PLATINUM 1OZ AMERICAN EAGLE US COIN $1,224.95 Time Remaining: 15h 4m Buy It Now for only: $1,224.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 American Eagle 2016 One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin Mint Sealed Box $1,649.00 Time Remaining: 17h 30m Buy It Now for only: $1,649.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1999 NGC PR70UCAM 10 PLATINUM AMERICAN EAGLE COIN $1,115.99 Time Remaining: 19h 16m Buy It Now for only: $1,115.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |