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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 American Mint 1933 Platinum Accented Eagle Coin 24K Gold Layered PROOF $5.00 Time Remaining: 13h 10m |
 2 Packs 6 Slabs Coin World Premier Holders 166mm 1 10 oz Gold Platinum Eagle $16.70 Time Remaining: 16h 7m Buy It Now for only: $16.70 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 US Mint American Eagle Platinum Coin Program $1,349.00 Time Remaining: 16h 55m Buy It Now for only: $1,349.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 6 Slabs Coin World Premier Holders 327mm For 1 oz Gold Platinum Eagle 2 packs $16.70 Time Remaining: 17h 42m Buy It Now for only: $16.70 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 AMERICAN MINT 1997 100 PLATINUM EAGLE REPLICA NICE REPLICA COIN $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 45m |
 UNITED STATES MINT BOX 2009 AMERICAN EAGLE PLATINUM COIN PROGRAMPREAMBLE SERIE $35.00 Time Remaining: 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW 2014 Canada 1 10 Oz Pure Platinum Coin Bald Eagle 5 Coin $327.73 Time Remaining: 23h 15m Buy It Now for only: $327.73 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1997 Eagle US NGC MS 69 1 2 Ounce 9995 Platinum Coin DPSPC24 $999.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 27m Buy It Now for only: $999.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1997 100 PLATINUM EAGLE COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROOF LUCKY MONEY VALUE 9995 $0.01 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 3m |
 1933 GOLD DOUBLE EAGLE PLATINUM ACCENTED COIN PROOF LUCKY MONEY VALUE 9995 $1.25 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 10m |
 1933 GOLD DOUBLE EAGLE PLATINUM ACCENTED COIN PROOF LUCKY MONEY VALUE 9995 $0.01 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 29m |
 2020 100 American Platinum Eagle 1 oz Bullion Coin IN STOCK SHIPS IN 1 DAY $1,049.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 34m Buy It Now for only: $1,049.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |