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Updated on 01/06/2025
1/2 oz. American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin
In 1996, the U.S. Congress passed an Omnibus bill (Public Law 104-208) that included legislation authorizing the U.S. Mint to start producing the American Eagle Platinum bullion coins for investors and proof coins for collectors.
First minted in 1997, the 1 oz, 1/2 oz., 1/4oz., and 1/10oz. American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coins are the official investment-grade platinum bullion coins minted by the United States Mint.
Design of the
1/2 oz. American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin
Obverse
The Statue of Liberty's face graces the obverse side of all American Eagle Platinum bullion coins.
Lady Liberty is wearing her seven-pointed crown with her arm raised; the designer of the obverse side is John Mercanti; his initials are right above Lady Liberty's shoulder.
Inscriptions:
- LIBERTY
- E PLURIBUS UNUM - is Latin for "Out of Many, One"
- 1998 - Year of Issue
- IN GOD WE TRUST
The Edge of the platinum coin is Reeded.
Coin photo courtesy of The Coin Page
Reverse
The reverse side of the 1/2 oz. Platinum bullion coin features an American Eagle flying above the setting sun, designed by Thomas D. Rogers
Inscriptions:
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- .9995 PLATINUM
- 1/2 OZ.
- $50
- TDR - initials of Thomas D. Rogers
Coin photo courtesy of The Coin Page
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1/2 oz. American Eagle Platinum
Coin Information:
Introduction:..........1997
IRA Approved:........Yes
Grade:....................Uncirculated
Face Value:.............$50 US
Platinum Content....1/2 Troy oz.
Total Weight:..........15.560 Grams
Purity:....................99.95% / 999.5 per mille
Diameter:...............27.0mm
Thickness:..............1.75mm
Designers:..............John Mercanti & Thomas D. Rogers
Edge:......................Reeded
Minted:...................West Point, New York
Coin Photo courtesy of The Coin Page
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Mintage and Sales Figures
Year Year Dated Coin
Mintage Annual Sales
1997.................20,500............................18,000
1998.................32,419............................37,200
1999.................32,309............................28,200
2000.................18,892............................18,800
2001.................12,815............................13,800
2002.................24,005............................23,600
2003.................17,409............................16,800
2004.................13,236............................13,200
2005..................9,013.............................13,200
2006..................9,602...............................6,600
2007..................7,001...............................4,600
2008.................14,000.............................12,800
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