Proof Platinum American Eagles at the United States Mint are some of the most unique bullion coins from the United States. The coins were introduced in 1997 and featured new reverse designs each year from 1997 to 2017, and new obverse images each year as of 2018 with a new, static reverse image. Now, 1 oz Proof Platinum American Eagles are available to you for purchase online at Silver.com in near-perfect condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins ship to you in NGC protective plastic slabs!
- Struck from 1997 to present!
- Availability of certified coins is limited!
- Consists of One Troy ounce of .9995 fine platinum.
- Issued a face value of $100 (USD) by the United States.
- Bears a Grade of PF69 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- The obverse face of the coin includes images of Liberty.
- On the reverse are depictions of the American bald eagle, Liberty, and other symbols of America.
- Comes with a “W” mintmark.
- Please note the potential to receive coins with the same dates and designs when buying several.
The Proof Platinum Eagles were introduced in 1997 by the US Mint. The coins were available initially in the same weights as the BU version of the coin: 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz platinum. The BU and Proof coins were available in these weights from 1997 to 2008. In 2009, all four BU coins were suspended amidst sinking demand and the Great Recession’s pressure on gold and silver coining. The fractional-ounce Proof Platinum Eagles were also suspended, but the 1 oz coin continued on.
What set the Proof Platinum Eagle Coin apart from the BU series was the use of new images on the reverse each year from 1997 to 2017 and new obverse designs from 2018 onward. While the BU coin uses the same designs each year, the Proof Platinum Eagle has only repeated designs once. The 2017 20th-anniversary release used the same proof designs from the debut 1997 coins.
The obverse face of 1 oz Proof Platinum American Eagles features a depiction of Lady Liberty in all cases. The coins issued from 1997 to 2017 have the image of the Statue of Liberty’s face created by John Mercanti. The coins debuting in 2018 unveiled new, modern designs of Liberty that change with each date mark going forward.
On the reverse side of the 1 oz Proof Platinum Eagles are ever-changing images. As mentioned above, the 1997 and 2017 coins have the same image of an American bald eagle flying over the nation. The 2018 and newer coins have a new American bald eagle design in continuous use. All other date marks have distinctive images of the American bald eagle, Lady Liberty, or other symbols of America.
These 1 oz Proof Platinum Eagles are available to you in near-perfect condition. PF69 coins showcase full, original mint luster with a maximum of two minor detracting flaws. Acceptable flaws at this level include only minuscule contact marks or hairlines. Please note the coins in this listing are chosen at random. We cannot guarantee a specific date and design. If you buy several coins, there is the potential to receive coins with the same dates and designs.
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