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Updated on 08/26/2026

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.

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Design of the
1/2 oz. American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin

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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

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Reverse

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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 reverse designer Thomas D. Rogers

Coin photo courtesy of The Coin Page

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1/2 oz. American Eagle Platinum
Coin Information:

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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% / 9995

Diameter:............................27.0mm

Thickness:...........................1.75mm

Obverse Designers:.............John Mercanti

Reverse Designers:.............Thomas D. Rogers

Edge:...................................Reeded

Minted:................................West Point, New York

Coin Photo courtesy of The Coin Page

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1/2 oz. American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin
Mintage and Sales Figures

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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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Updated on 08/26/2026

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