Platinum Numismatics

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.

The year 2006 marked the tenth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The U.S Mint began a new three year design series for the Proof Platinum coin entitled “The Foundations of American Democracy”, which honors the three branches of government. The first design featured the Legislative Muse, representing the nation’s law, with eagles perched on two Corinthian columns, representing the Senate and the House of Representatives. In 2006 the Mint struck 9,152 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 35% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Only about 10% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

Have you been looking for a coin that is part of a limited series? The Burnished Platinum Eagle series will fill that void. Burnished Uncirculated eagles are struck using specially burnished blanks which results in a satin-like finish. Burnished coins are smooth to the touch and display striking detail. Note that the U.S. Mint does not use the term “burnished.” Instead, the mint refers to these coins simply as “uncirculated.” It’s the numismatic community that continues to use the term burnished in reference to coins produced through the special minting process. These special burnished coins also bear the "W" mint mark on the reverse of the coin and feature the unique annual designs typically only used on the reverse of proof platinum eagle coins. The 2006-W one-quarter ounce experienced its lowest mintage for the time with a total of 2,676 pieces and only 450 coins have received the perfect grade of MS70 by PCGS. This is a great limited production piece to add to your collection.

The year 2006 marked the tenth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The obverse side of the coin was designed by revered U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, John Mercanti and the reverse was designed by the famed U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, Thomas D. Rogers. In 1998, the Mint Struck just over 10,000 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 5% of those pieces have achieved the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS. Fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint.

This 2007 $10 Platinum Eagle is graded MS70 by NGC. At first glance you will notice the impeccably smooth, unmarked silver-gray surfaces. This tenth of an ounce Platinum coin is an amazing investment or a terrific addition to a collection. Fractional MS70 platinum is sought after by collectors and investors worldwide due to the fact the mint no longer produces the fractional pieces.

Have you been looking for a coin that is part of a limited series? The Burnished Platinum Eagle series will fill that void. Burnished Uncirculated eagles are struck using specially burnished blanks which results in a satin-like finish. Burnished coins are smooth to the touch and display striking detail. Note that the U.S. Mint does not use the term burnished. Instead, the mint refers to these coins simply as uncirculated. It is the numismatic community that continues to use the term burnished in reference to coins produced through the special minting process. These special burnished coins also bear the "W" mint mark on the reverse of the coin and also features the unique annual designs typically only used on the reverse of proof platinum eagle coins. The 2007-W one-tenth ounce had a total mintage of 5,556 pieces and only 494 coins have received the perfect grade of MS70 by NGC. This is a great limited production piece to add to your collection.

Have you been looking for a coin that is part of a limited series? The Burnished Platinum Eagle series will fill that void. Burnished Uncirculated eagles are struck using special burnished blanks which results in a satin-like finish. Burnished coins are smooth to the touch and display striking detail. Note that the U.S. Mint does not use the term “burnished.” Instead, the mint refers to these coins simply as “uncirculated.” It’s the numismatic community that continues to use the term burnished in reference to coins produced through the special minting process. These special burnished coins also bear the "W" mint mark on the reverse of the coin and also features the unique annual designs typically only used on reverse of proof platinum eagle coins. The year 2007, marked the 10th Anniversary of the Platinum American Eagle series. That year, Mint struck just over 3,600 one-quarter ounce pieces and only 13% of those coins struck have received the perfect grade of MS70 by NGC. This is a great limited production piece to add to your collection.

The year 2007 marked the eleventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The U.S Mint continues its design series for the Proof Platinum coin entitled “The Foundations of American Democracy”, which honors the three branches of government. The second design recognized the executive branch. A bald eagle is depicted with its wings spread representing freedom, a shield at its chest ready to enforce laws and guarantee those freedoms. In 2007 the Mint struck 25,519 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 300% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. This significant increase was due to the Mint releasing a special two coin 10th Anniversary set which included a one half ounce proof and reverse proof versions, which in turn became the highest selling Platinum Proof product in years. Only about 10% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

The year 2007 marked the eleventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The obverse side of the coin was designed by revered U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, John Mercanti and the reverse was designed by the famed U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, Thomas D. Rogers. In 2007, the Mint Struck just over 8,000 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 5% of those pieces have achieved the perfect PF70 grade by NGC. Fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint.

The year 2007 marked the eleventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The U.S Mint continues its design series for the Proof Platinum coin entitled “The Foundations of American Democracy”, which honors the three branches of government. The second design recognized the executive branch. A bald eagle depicted with its wings spread representing freedom, a shield at its chest ready to enforce laws and guarantee those freedoms. In 2007 the Mint struck just over 8,000 one ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 8% 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.

The year 2007 marked the eleventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The U.S Mint continues its design series for the Proof Platinum coin entitled “The Foundations of American Democracy”, which honors the three branches of government. The second design recognized the executive branch. A bald eagle is depicted with its wings spread representing freedom, a shield at its chest ready to enforce laws and guarantee those freedoms. In 2007 the Mint struck 25,519 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 300% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. This significant increase was due to the Mint releasing a special two coin 10th Anniversary set which included a one half ounce proof and reverse proof versions, which in turn became the highest selling Platinum Proof product in years. Less than 4% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

One of only 1,080 in the NGC population! This 2008 $50 Platinum Eagle is graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. The devices are razor sharp with pristine fields. This half-ounce platinum coin is an amazing investment or a terrific addition to a collection.

2008 marked the final year of production for the fractional Platinum American Eagle series by the U.S Mint. Only 14,000 half-ounce bullion coins were minted and only 324 pieces achieved the perfect 70 grade by PCGS. The devices are razor sharp with pristine fields. This half-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. 

The year 2010 marked the fourteenth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. Only Proof versions of the Platinum American Eagle were available that year as the bullion version was suspended for the second consecutive year. The U.S Mint continued its design series for the Proof Platinum coin which features the core concepts of American Democracy. This was the second design in the series featured an image of a blindfolded justice holding the scales and a laurel branch. In 2010 the Mint struck 9,871 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 20% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 10% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

The year 2011 marked the fifteenth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. Only Proof versions of the Platinum American Eagle were available that year as the bullion version was suspended for the third consecutive year. The U.S Mint continued its design series for the Proof Platinum coin which features the concept “To Insure Domestic Tranquility”. The reverse design carries the image of a harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, intended to symbolize the vastness of the nation and diversity of views. In 2011 the Mint struck 14,791 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 50% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 6% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.