
The year 1999 marked the third 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. The design carried a depiction of the bald eagle in the southeastern wetlands of the United States, designed by John Mercanti. In 1999 the Mint struck 11,103 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 20% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 5% of coins receiving the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.



The year 2000 marked the fourth year of production of the Platinum American Eagle series. During this time, Platinum American Eagle production dropped by the U.S Mint. The mint produced just over 18,000 half-ounce pieces. That is equates to a 40% drop in production when compared to the previous year. Furthermore, only 33 pieces have achieved the flawless grade of MS70 by NGC. Platinum is a soft metal and can be easily damaged, making it difficult to find early-year platinum in perfect strikes. 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 the year 2000 we saw the quarter-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage drop by nearly forty percent, with just over 34,000 pieces produced. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Only 328 coins have been certified perfect 70 by NGC. If you have been looking to add a truly exceptional and rare Platinum Eagle, look no further than this flawless half-ounce piece.



In the year 2000 we saw the half-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage drop by nearly fifty percent, with just over 20,000 pieces produced. It was a record low in terms of mintages for Platinum Eagles for all denominations. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Only 19 coins have been certified perfect 70 by PCGS. If you have been looking to add a truly exceptional and rare Platinum Eagle, look no further than this flawless half-ounce piece.



In the year 2000 we saw the half-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage drop by over forty percent, with just over 18,000 pieces produced. It was a record low in terms of mintages for Platinum Eagles for all denominations. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Only 11 coins have been certified perfect 70 by PCGS. If you have been looking to add a truly exceptional and rare Platinum Eagle, look no further than this flawless half-ounce piece.



The year 2000 marked the fourth 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 2000, the Mint Struck just over 15,000 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 8% 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 2000 marked the fourth 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. The design featured the American Bald Eagle within America’s heartland, flying above a Midwestern field. In 2000 the Mint struck 11,995 one-quarter ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 10% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 6% of coins receiving the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.



The year 2000 marked the fourth 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 2000, the Mint Struck just over 11,000 one-half 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.



If you have been searching for one of the hardest to find Platinum Eagle, make sure to take a hard look at this 2001 $25 Platinum Eagle. 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 2001 quarter-ounce Platinum Eagle saw the second-lowest overall mintages for the time with just over 21,000 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 15 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.



If you have been searching for one of the hardest to find Platinum Eagle, make sure to take a hard look at this 2001 $50 Platinum Eagle. 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 2001 half-ounce Platinum Eagle saw the lowest overall mintages for the time with just over 12,000 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 14 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 2001 marked the fifth 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. The design featured the American Bald Eagle in the southwestern desert with saguaro cacti. In 2001 the Mint struck 8,969 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 30% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 8% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.



The year 2001 marked the fifth 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. The design featured the American Bald Eagle in the southwestern desert with saguaro cacti. In 2001 the Mint struck 8,847 one-quarter ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 25% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 10% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.



The year 2001 marked the fifth 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. The design featured the American Bald Eagle in the southwestern desert with saguaro cacti. In 2001 the Mint struck 12,174 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 20% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 3% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.



In the year 2002 we saw the one-ounce Platinum American Eagle production start drop off by nearly 20% compared to the previous year. The mint produced just over 11,000 one-ounce pieces. Only 478 pieces have received the near perfect grade of MS69 by NGC. This coin shows very well and is a key date in the series.






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 just over 9,000 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 10% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 4% 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 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.


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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.
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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.






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.


Endeavor Metals is a Tier 1 dealer that finds specific coins for collectors through a vast network of connections. Whether you are a seasoned numismatist or a first-time investor looking to diversify your portfolio, you will find the finest low-population old platinum metal coins to buy here.
Various physical attributes and the year the coin was minted are assessed in the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale. This scale ranges from 1-70, with 70 being the best or the ”perfect” grade.
For a numismatic coin to achieve a “perfect” MS70 (Mint State 70) grade, numismatists look at the physical aspects of the coin. An MS70 grade means the coin has no marks, even when using an eye loupe or magnifier, a bright color, and an extraordinary luster and strike.
Grades 68-69 are still near-perfect levels. However, the main difference would be small, light marks that are visible upon closer inspection, but not visible to the naked eye.
The year of old platinum coins also plays a role in determining their numismatic value, as every year there is a different number of minted coins. Only so many coins will be graded. Among these few coins, a small percentage will be graded MS70. Therefore, MS70 coins have a higher appeal and scarcity than other platinum bullion coins due to their incredible rarity.
Compared to gold and silver numismatics, there aren’t very many rare platinum coins. The reason is simple, platinum’s coinage history is quite short! The first investment-grade bullion coin (the Platinum Noble) was released by the Isle of Man in 1983, and U.S. Mint platinum coins (American Platinum Eagles) have only been available since 1997.
Because even the old coins are still relatively new, now is the time to buy platinum metal coins for sale while they’re still easily attainable. Today’s platinum bullion coins are tomorrow’s collectibles. That said, there are some particular American Platinum Eagles that are especially desirable among collectors. Here’s a look at the modern classics.
⅒, ¼, and ½ oz. American Platinum Eagles are rare numismatics because they were discontinued in 2008. Since then, American Platinum Eagles have only been minted in 1 oz. sizes, so the older fractional pieces are quite difficult to come by these days. Although they’re not extremely old coins, their limited quantity sets them apart.
1997 is the coin’s first year of mintage, so it’s no surprise that collectors are so eager to own them. Because of their age, finding 1997 American Platinum Eagles with a perfect MS70 grade is quite challenging. We’re proud to have pristine versions, including fractional varieties.
2006 Platinum American Eagles are rare platinum coins because the U.S. Mint produced them in record low quantities at the time, with the exception of the ½ oz. coin. Naturally, the ⅒, ¼, and 1 oz. versions are quite scarce and highly coveted by collectors of low-population and old coins.
Having been minted in quantities of only 2,481 and 2,253, respectively, ¼ and ½ oz. 2008 burnished American Platinum Eagles quickly became the rarest U.S. Mint platinum coins until 2016, when less than 1,300 First Spouse gold coins were sold.
At the time, gold and silver U.S. Mint coins were much more popular, and platinum’s volatile price shifts made investors wary. In addition to individual pieces, we offer complete sets of all four.
Investing in rare platinum coins can be quite profitable, but only if you take proper precautions. Some unscrupulous vendors sell counterfeits along with genuine coins with misleading grades and inflated prices. Follow our tips to protect your investment.
In contrast to standard U.S. Mint platinum coins, low-population and rare platinum coins are valued beyond their precious metal content. Many investors and collectors turn to numismatics because of their ever-growing scarcity. They are only available in limited quantities, and will always be highly coveted by enthusiastic coin collectors.
By buying platinum metal numismatics, you’re removing them from circulation, naturally decreasing the available supply on the market. With every passing year, numismatics become increasingly difficult to obtain, causing their value to increase. Besides being a high-potential investment vehicle, finding and collecting rare coins is a very rewarding hobby!
As long as you follow the guidelines above, collecting low-population and old coins is easy, fun, and often lucrative. Starting a numismatic coin collection is as simple as buying the platinum metal coinage that interests you.
Some collectors prefer to buy coins with specific features. For example, you could build a set of all four U.S. Mint platinum coins from their first year of release in 1997. You could collect platinum bullion coins from all over the globe. Or, you could even seek out coins with minting errors.
Start by learning about coins to see if anything piques your interest. From there, the fun part begins, tracking them down. If you ever need a helping hand finding low-population and old coins, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always happy to reach out to our vast network of connections to help you buy rare platinum metal coins.
Endeavor Metals brings more than 50 years of experience to the table. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our in-house specialists can assist you in selecting the right products for your portfolio. In addition to platinum numismatics, we carry traditional bullion platinum coins, platinum bars, and platinum IRAs, as well as gold, silver, and palladium numismatics.
Purchase your old coins with full confidence, knowing that we are a member of multiple prestigious organizations, including the American Numismatic Association. We have a 4.9 Google star rating and an A+ accredited grade on the Better Business Bureau. Like all our products, these rare U.S. Mint platinum coins are backed by our 7-day, 100% money-back guarantee. Grow your coin collection, and add diversity to your investment portfolio.
Platinum numismatics are worth more than their intrinsic platinum content due to their extreme rarity. They’re highly collectible. As time passes, old coins become increasingly difficult to obtain, naturally driving their value upward.
Building sets is a fun aspect of coin collecting, and you may see a significant return on your investment if you decide to sell a complete set. For example, you could seek out specific U.S. Mint platinum coins like the Platinum American Eagle from the first year they were minted (1997) up to the current year.
There’s no guesswork involved in pricing our numismatics. Our old coins are always graded by established third-party grading services, the NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) and the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service). The coins are thoroughly evaluated by experts according to the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale.
The Sheldon Coin Grading Scale runs from 0-70, with a score of 70 signifying that a coin is in perfect condition. Coins are graded according to their strike, luster, surface preservation, coloration, and eye appeal. The scale has remained the industry standard since 1949.
Both investment vehicles have their own unique benefits. Platinum bars and coins allow you to purchase the metal as close to its current spot price as possible. However, these products are typically widely available, so they’re not as desirable on the collector’s market.
Although platinum numismatics have a higher upfront cost, they offer outstanding long-term growth potential.
We stock an extensive collection of top-graded U.S. Mint platinum coins. But if you don’t see the rare platinum coins you’re looking for, give us a call. We have over 50 years of in-house experience and can reach out to our vast network of connections to help you track down old and rare platinum metal pieces for sale.