Numismatic Coins

The year 2002 marked the sixth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. Following the previous theme, the United States Mint continued the “Vistas of Liberty” design series for the Proof versions of the coins and this was the final version in the series. The design featured the American Bald Eagle depicted in different landscapes of America. The bald eagle is shown swooping towards a trout leaping from a lake. The background of the scene contains the snow capped mountains and trees of the American Northwest. In 2002 the Mint struck 9,282 one-quarter ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 5% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 5% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

The year 2002 marked the sixth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. Following the previous theme, the United States Mint continued the “Vistas of Liberty” design series for the Proof versions of the coins and this was the final version in the series. The design featured the American Bald Eagle depicted in different landscapes of America. The bald eagle is shown swooping towards a trout leaping from a lake. The background of the scene contains the snow capped mountains and trees of the American Northwest. In 2002 the Mint struck 8,772 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 5% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 6% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

One of only 719 in the NGC population! This 2003 $10 Platinum Eagle is graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. The impeccably smooth, unmarked silver-gray surfaces are what really stand out on this beautiful piece. The 1/10 oz. platinum coin is an amazing investment or a terrific addition to a collection. Fractional MS70 platinum is sought after by collectors and investors worldwide because the mint no longer produces the fractional pieces.

In 2003 the U.S Mint only struck just over 25,000 one-quarter ounce Platinum American Eagles, which represents nearly a 10% drop in production when compared to the previous year. This 2003 $25 Platinum Eagle is graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. The impeccably smooth, unmarked silver-gray surfaces are what really stand out on this beautiful piece. This one-quarter ounce platinum coin is an amazing investment or a terrific addition to a collection. Fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint. 

In 2003 we saw the price of Gold continue its steady climb and in turn, we saw the interest in Gold Coins and Bullion increase. This marked the 18th yearly release of the Gold American Eagle Series. The Mint increased production in all denominations and the one-tenth ounce piece saw just over a 6% increase compared to the previous year. In total, over 245,000 one-tenth ounce Gold Eagles were minted and less than 2% have been graded perfect 70 by NGC. This scarce coin is a great addition for investors and collectors alike. It is perfectly struck and still bears its beautiful luster.

The year 2003 marked the seventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The design featured the American Bald Eagle bald eagle perched on a Rocky Mountain pine branch superimposed over an image of the flag. This was indicated as the first time that the bald eagle and American flag have appeared together on a United States coin. In 2003 the Mint struck 7,131 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 20% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Only 10% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

The year 2003 marked the seventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The design featured the American Bald Eagle bald eagle perched on a Rocky Mountain pine branch superimposed over an image of the flag. This was indicated as the first time that the bald eagle and American flag have appeared together on a United States coin. In 2003 the Mint struck 8,246 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 15% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 4% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

In 2004, overall sales of Gold Eagles saw an increase, and the mintage for the tenth-ounce piece saw an increase with just over 250,000 coins produced. These coins are scarce in perfect Mint State 70 graded by NGC with less than 1% of tenth-ounce coins receiving the perfect mark. This perfectly struck coin shines with original mint luster and is a great addition to any collection.

The Platinum American Eagle was first minted in 1997 and it is the only investment-grade Platinum coin made by the U.S. Mint. The 2004 one-ounce Platinum Eagle saw one of the lowest overall mintages with just over 7,000 pieces produced. Platinum is a very soft metal that can scratch easily and is sometimes hard to get perfect grades of 70, especially with lower mintages. Only 61 pieces have received the perfect grade of 70 by PCGS. The obverse and reverse are perfectly struck which captivates the eye. This is a beautiful example and is a key date to any collection.

The year 2004 marked the eighth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The reverse of the coin featured a design inspired by the Daniel Chester French sculpture titled "America" outside the U.S. Customs House in New York City along with a eagle. In 2004 the Mint struck 6,007 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 30% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 12% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

The year 2004 marked the eighth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The reverse of the coin featured a design inspired by the Daniel Chester French sculpture titled "America" outside the U.S. Customs House in New York City along with a eagle. In 2004 the Mint struck 5,063 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 30% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 6% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

This year marked the nineteenth year of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck only 300,043 one-tenth oz Gold American Eagles and less than 3% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70. This is a beautiful example of a 2005 $5 Gold Eagle. The detail, strike, and luster on this piece are absolutely pristine. The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.

This year marked the nineteenth year of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck just over 80,000 one-half ounce Gold American Eagles which represented nearly a 20% drop in production when compared to the previous year. Less than 2% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70 by PCGS. This is a beautiful example of a 2005 $25 Gold Eagle. The detail, strike, and luster on this piece are absolutely pristine. The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.

This year marked the 20th Anniversary of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck just over 285,000 one-tenth oz Gold American Eagles and only 2% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70. This is a beautiful example of a 2006 $5 Gold Eagle. The detail, strike, and luster on this piece are absolutely pristine. The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.

Are you looking to start building your Gold Buffalo collection? Then the 2006 Gold Buffalo in MS70 is where you should start your journey. For the first time ever in 2006, the US Mint started their new Gold Buffalo series of 24 karat gold. The coin design was based on James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo Nickel, a long-time collector favorite. The American Gold Buffalo represented the first time the US government produced a coin minted in 24 karat gold. Over 337,000 Gold Buffalo’s were minted in 2006 and less than 2% have achieved the perfect grade of Mint State 70 by NGC. These exquisite pieces are sought after by collectors for their rarity and investors because of their purity. This piece also features the First Strike label meaning it was encapsulated during the First Strike ceremony at the US Mint.