Numismatics

In the year 1998, we saw the one-tenth-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage drop by nearly forty percent, with just over 39,000 pieces produced. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Only 23 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 one-tenth-ounce piece.

In 1997 we saw the U.S Mint expand its offerings with the new Platinum Eagle. The introduction of this new piece was expected to slow the demand for Gold Eagles, but we saw the opposite effect. The sales and production of the one-quarter ounce Gold Eagles hit a ten-year high with over 1000,000 pieces produced. Even though we saw an 80% increase in the yearly production, only 58 pieces have been graded perfect 70 by PCGS. This flawless struck piece features sharp details on the obverse and reverse and the luster is pleasing to the eye. This is a key date to any collection.

The year 1994 tends to be a key date in the Gold Eagles series across all denominations because the U.S Mint produced lesser amounts of each size. The U.S Mint produced just over 72,000 tenth-ounce Gold Eagles and less than 1% of all coins minted have been awarded perfect 70 my NGC. Investors and collectors seek out these pieces as it is a key date in the series and must add to any collection. This piece features well-struck elements on both sides and has a beautiful lemon-like luster. If you are looking to complete your collection, look no further than this exquisite piece.

The year 1994 tends to be a key date in the Gold Eagles series across all denominations because the U.S Mint produced a lesser amount of each size. In 1994 U.S Mint produced just over 206,000 tenth-ounce Gold Eagles and only 46 pieces have been awarded perfect 70 my PCGS. Investors and collectors seek out these pieces as it is a key date in the series and must add to any collection. This piece features well-struck elements on both sides and has a beautiful lemon-like luster. If you are looking to complete your collection, look no further than this exquisite piece.

When considering early year Gold Eagles, many investors and collectors strive to acquire the pieces with very low populations such as this 1991 $10 piece. Notably, this year represented the final year the date included on the obverse would be expressed in Roman numerals. In subsequent years, the date would be shown in Arabic numerals. If you are looking to complete your roman numeral collection or complete your whole collection this pristine piece should be in your portfolio. This exquisite piece features a pristine field with razor-sharp devices. The details are incredibly crisp and well defined for a coin from 1991. There were just over 36,000 pieces produced by the US Mint which was a record low for the time and only 67 pieces have achieved the perfect Mint State 70 grade by PCGS.

The year 1990 marked the 5th year of release for the Gold American Eagle series. The overall production of Gold Eagles fell across all denominations, with the one-quarter-ounce piece experiencing a production drop of over 30% from the previous year. The total mintage was only 41,000 pieces, with only 22 pieces being certified perfect Mint State 70 by PCGS. Due to the scarcity of pieces available in Mint State 70, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and investors. This is an exceptional example of 1990 $25 Gold Eagle in MS70. Take time to notice the beautiful finish and original Mint luster.

In 1999 the United States Mint produced the second-highest number of quarter-ounce Gold American Eagles in its history at 564,232. The surge in demand was attributed to the growing uncertainty surrounding the new millennium also known as Y2K. Even with this large number of coins being minted, there are only 312 pieces with the perfect MS70 grade in the NGC population. In turn, this coin has become highly desirable by collectors and investors alike. This piece is flawlessly struck, equally well-preserved, and has an impressive eye appeal. The satiny yellow-gold surfaces entice the viewer.

If you have been looking for a $5 Gold American Eagle from the first year of release, look no further than this beautiful Gold American Eagle with show-stopping eye appeal. The satiny, finely textured surfaces of this one-ounce Gold Eagle are pristine. Featuring amazing luster and perfect strike, this delightful example exhibits technically perfect yellow and orange-gold surfaces, with vibrant mint luster and well-detailed design elements throughout. In 1986, the United States mint struck 912,609 tenth-ounce Gold American Eagles and less than 1% were able to achieve a perfect 70 grade by PCGS.

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 1990 marked the 5th year of release for the Gold American Eagle series. The overall production of Gold Eagles fell across all denominations, with the one-tenth-ounce piece experiencing a production drop of over 20% from the previous year. The total mintage was over 210,000 pieces, with only 196 pieces being certified perfect Mint State 70 by NGC. Due to the scarcity of pieces available in Mint State 70, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and investors. This is an exceptional example of the 1990 $5 Gold Eagle in MS70. Take time to notice the beautiful finish and original Mint luster.

Have you been looking for a key year in the Gold American Eagle series? Then look no further than the 1995 Gold Eagle which marked the ten-year anniversary of the series. The mint remained steady in their production of Gold Eagle and produced a little over 83,000 one-quarter ounce Gold Eagles and only 55 coins have been certified perfect 70 by PCGS. This scarce coin is a great addition for investors and collectors alike. It is perfectly struck and still bears its beautiful luster. This is truly a key date in the series and a must-own for any collection.

In 1999 the US Mint produced a record high for Gold Eagles. To this day, the record number of gold bullion coins produced during 1999 has not been surpassed. Particularly in demand were the one-ounce and one-tenth-ounce denominations suggesting investment demand from both ends of the spectrum. The surge in demand was attributed to the growing uncertainty surrounding the new millennium also known as Y2K. The mint produced nearly 3 million one-tenth ounce Gold Eagles and only 902 pieces have been certified perfect 70 by PCGS. This is a must-own for any collection and is a key date in the series. This piece features sharp strikes on both sides with a beautiful luster that is sure to catch the eye of the beholder.

Have you been looking for a key anniversary date in the Gold Eagles series? Then coins from the 30th-anniversary series need to be added to your collection. The Mint started accepting orders for bullion Gold Eagles in all denominations on January 11, 2016. Opening day sales were extremely strong with 60,000 ounces sold across the four options. By the end of the month, a total of 124,000 ounces worth of gold had been ordered, topping the prior year's total by more than 53%. During the year the mint produced 925,000 one-tenth ounces Gold Eagles and less than 3% have received the perfect Mint State 70 grade by NGC. This piece is beautifully stuck and highly lustrous. Don’t miss out on a chance to own a key date in the series.

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.

This year marked the 32nd year of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2017 there was a sharp decline in the mintage for the one-tenth-ounce Gold Eagles with only 395,000 pieced produced, which represents over a 50% drop in production from the previous year. Less than 5% of the one-tenth-ounce coins struck have received the perfect grade of MS70. This is a beautiful example of a 2017 $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 28th year of production for the Gold Eagle series. Initial orders for the 2013-dated bullion coins were stronger compared to the prior year, reaching the equivalent of 50,000 troy ounces worth of gold during the opening day of sales. For all of January that year, total sales would reach 150,000 ounces representing the highest monthly total in more than two years. In 2013 the United States mint struck over 500,000 one-tenth oz Gold American Eagles and only 1% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70 by NGC. This is a beautiful example of a 2013 $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.

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. Production by the Mint for the period hit a record low for the quarter-ounce Proof Platinum Eagles with just over 13,000 produced and less than 8% of coins receiving 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 1999 marked the third year of production of the Platinum American Eagle series. During this time, Platinum American Eagle production starts to ramp up by the U.S Mint. Interest from investors and collectors of platinum continued growing and the mint produced just over 55,000 one-tenth ounce pieces. Even though we saw an increase in production, it didn’t translate to the number of perfect Mint State 70 pieces, with only 23 pieces achieving the flawless grade by PCGS. 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.

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.

A dramatic rise in the levels of gold bullion coin sales began with the 1998 Gold Eagle and would continue into the following year. The increased demand was driven by uncertainty surrounding the approach of Y2K, which caused a renewed interest in precious metals. The mintage for the one-quarter-ounce piece surged to over 30,000 pieces. Even with these record mintage numbers for the time, finding these pieces in perfect Mint State 70 is scarce. There are only 469 coins that have been certified perfect Mint State 70 by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable.

A dramatic rise in the levels of gold bullion coin sales began with the 1998 Gold Eagle and would continue into the following year. The increased demand was driven by uncertainty surrounding the approach of Y2K, which caused a renewed interest in precious metals. The mintage for the one-quarter-ounce piece surged to over 30,000 pieces. Even with these record mintage numbers for the time, finding these pieces in perfect Mint State 70 is scarce. There are only 73 coins that have been certified perfect Mint State 70 by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable.

Boasting a perfect PF70 certification from the NGC, this American Liberty 2021 high relief gold coin is a museum-quality treasure. Only 12,500 were minted, and the pristine condition of this 2021 Liberty gold coin makes it exceptionally rare. Add beauty and value to your coin 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.

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.