Numismatics

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

This gorgeous 2003 $5 American Eagle gold coin remains a sought-after collector’s item and store of value. Just over 245,000 of these MS70 $5 Gold Eagle coins were minted, with fewer than 2% earning a perfect Numismatic Guaranty Company PF70 grade. Snag this coin for your collection or investment portfolio today!

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 12,363 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 20% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 7% of coins receiving the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

The year 1998 marked the second year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series and the first time the U.S Mint would embark on a five-year design series. The series would be known as the “Vistas of Liberty”, which profiled the unique character of our Nations diverse landscapes. The obverse and reverse were designed and sculpted by the revered John Mercanti. In 1998, the Mint struck 14,912 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, which marked nearly a 30% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 3% 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.

The year 1998 marked the second year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series and the first time the U.S Mint would embark on a five-year design series. The series would be known as the “Vistas of Liberty”, which profiled the unique character of our Nations diverse landscapes. The obverse and reverse were designed and sculpted by the revered John Mercanti. In 1998, the Mint struck 13,836 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, which marked nearly a 10% drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. 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.

The year 1998 marked the second year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series and the first time the U.S Mint would embark on a five-year design series. The series would be known as the “Vistas of Liberty”, which profiled the unique character of our Nations diverse landscapes. The obverse and reverse were designed and sculpted by the revered John Mercanti. In 1998, the Mint struck 14,873 one-quarter ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, which marked a 20 percent drop in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 2% 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.

The year 1997 marked the first year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. This was the first time in history that a platinum coin was issued by the U.S Mint. 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 1997, the Mint Struck a record 15,431 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 2% 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.

The year 1997 marked the first year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. This was the first time in history that a platinum coin was issued by the U.S Mint. 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 1997, the Mint Struck a record 18,628 one-quarter ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 6% 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 1997 marked the first year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. This was the first time in history that a platinum coin was issued by the U.S Mint. 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 1997, the Mint Struck a record 36,993 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 1% 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.