The American Eagle Platinum Coin Series is the only annual-release option from the US Mint to boast new design elements on one side each year. The third of four precious metal options in the American Eagle Series, the Proof American Eagle Platinum Coins have the distinction of offering new reverse designs each year from 1997 to 2017 and new obverse designs from 2018 to 2020. Today, you have the opportunity to purchase random-year Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Platinum Coins online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a United States Mint display box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Offered between 1997 and 2008!
• Comes from varied years of issue!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.
• The face value of $25 (USD) is backed by the United States of America.
• On the obverse is the Statue of Liberty.
• The reverse depicts various designs from the bald eagle to symbols of government.
• Bears a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.
• Please remember it is possible to receive coins that have the same dates and designs when you purchase several coins.

Introduced by the United States Mint in 1997, the American Eagle Platinum Series launched with Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof coins in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz platinum options available. After the 2008 release, the fractional-ounce coins were suspended in both collections indefinitely and have yet to return to production. The 1 oz BU coin was not issued from 2009 to 2013 or in 2015, but has been available again annually as of 2016. The 1 oz Proof coin remained in production throughout.

Obverse

On the obverse side of Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Platinum Coins is the Statue of Liberty. In this design from John Mercanti, the image of Liberty focuses on her fact as she looks out over the Atlantic toward the Old World with a stoic gaze. A beacon of hope and prosperity, the Statue of Liberty stands guard in New York Harbor to greet all who come to American shores in search of a new life. The inscriptions on this face of the coin read Liberty, In God We Trust, E Pluribus Unum, and the date mark of the coin.

Reverse

The reverse face of Proof American Eagle Platinum Coins features a new design element with each date mark. The coins in the 1/4 oz weight feature designs that predominantly focus on the American bald eagle, with new images of the bald eagle used each year from 1997 to 2002. From 2006 to 2008, symbols representing the Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and Legislative Branch of the American federal government were used on the coins. Inscriptions read United States of America, 1/4 oz. .9995 Platinum, W, and $25.

History

The highest minted Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Platinum Coin was the debut release from 1997. With 18,628 coins sold, it had a mintage nearly 4,000 coins higher than the next closest option. The lowest minted was the final coin released in 2008 with its mintage of just 4,153 coins.

Ordering

Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Platinum Coins listed here come with the original US Mint display box and Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is chosen for you once your payment clears. We cannot guarantee a particular date or design. If you buy several coins, please remember you could get matching dates and designs.

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