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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 1 10 oz Platinum Bullion 10 American Eagle Liberty Coin Ring 14K Gold Mens $800.00 Time Remaining: 1h 34m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1997 10 Platinum EAGLE NGC MS70 Perfect Platinum Coin First Year Finest $1,097.83 Time Remaining: 4h 22m |
 1997 Platinum American Eagle coin 1 10 oz Ounce 10 Platinum coin 9995 FINE $224.99 Time Remaining: 4h 55m Buy It Now for only: $224.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 US 9995 Platinum Plated Eagle 100 Coin In Sealed Case $50.00 Time Remaining: 11h 18m |
 United States 2007 American Eagle 10th Anniversary 2 Coin Platinum Proof Set $1,574.95 Time Remaining: 15h 29m Buy It Now for only: $1,574.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 10th Anniversary Platinum American Eagle Coin Set OGP No Coins $28.50 Time Remaining: 17h 1m Buy It Now for only: $28.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2005 Platinum Eagle 10 NGC MS70 Rev Tyes Coin Stache 0041193 $259.99 Time Remaining: 20h 45m Buy It Now for only: $259.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1933 GOLD DOUBLE EAGLE PLATINUM ACCENTED EAGLE COMMEMORATIVE PROOF COIN COA $9.99 Time Remaining: 21h 46m |
 2000 American Eagle Ten Dollar Platinum Coin Platinum 1 10oz 9995 $200.00 Time Remaining: 22h 9m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 5 Premier Slab Coin Holders for 1oz Platinum Gold Eagle 50 Buffalo 11 $10.95 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 32m Buy It Now for only: $10.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 20 Premier Slab Coin Holders for 1 4 oz Platinum Gold Eagle 17 $37.95 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 32m Buy It Now for only: $37.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 15 Premier Slab Coin Holders for 1 2oz Platinum Gold Eagle 18 $31.95 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 32m Buy It Now for only: $31.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |