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1/4 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
1/4 oz. American Eagle Platinum 
Bullion Coin

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Obverse

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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.

• LIBERTY
• E PLURIBUS UNUM  - is Latin for "Out of Many, One"
• 1999 - Year of Issue
• IN GOD WE TRUST

The edge of the platinum eagle coin is reeded.

Coin photo courtesy of The Coin Page

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Reverse

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The reverse of the Platinum bullion coin features an American Eagle flying with its wings stretched, soaring high above the setting sun, designed by Thomas D. Rogers.

Inscriptions:

• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• .9995 PLATINUM
• 1/4 OZ
• $25
• TDR - initials of designer Thomas D. Rogers, just above the rim

The Edge on the platinum bullion coins is Reeded. 

Coin photo courtesy of The Coin Page

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1/4 oz. American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin Information

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Introduction:...........1997

IRA Approved:.........Yes

Grade:.....................Un-circulated

Face Value:.............$25 US

Platinum Content:...1/4 Troy oz.

Total Weight:..........7.780 Grams

Purity:....................99.95% / 999.5 per mille

Diameter:...............22.0mm

Thickness:..............1.32mm

Designers:..............John Mercanti & Thomas D. Rogers

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

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

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1/4 oz. American Eagle Platinum
Mintage and Sales Figures:

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Year            Year Dated Coin

                             Mintage                             Annual Sales

1997................27,100.............................24,600

1998................38,887.............................47,800

1999................39,734.............................31,800

2000................20,054.............................19,400

2001................21,815.............................23,000

2002................27,405.............................26,800

2003................25,207.............................24,600

2004................18,010.............................18,000

2005................12,013.............................18,000

2006................12,001...............................7,800

2007..................8,402...............................5,400

2008................22,800..............................20,800

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Updated on 03/13/2024

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