1997 - Present

As America's official platinum bullion coin, American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coins give investors an easy way to take advantage of platinum as a precious metal investment. Authorized by Congress in 1996 and first issued in 1997, they are the first and only official investment-grade platinum coins from the United States Government. American Eagle Platinum coins are part of a complete precious metals portfolio available from the United States Mint. The American Eagle Platinum is the only platinum bullion coin whose weight, content and .9995 purity are guaranteed by the United States Government.

All American Eagles are legal tender coins, with their face value imprinted in U.S. dollars. Although their face value is largely symbolic, it provides proof of their authenticity as official U.S. coinage. The one-ounce platinum coin displays the highest face value ($100) ever to appear on a U.S. coin.

Platinum is the world’s rarest precious metal and has many industrial and high-tech uses. One in every five consumer products either contains platinum or is produced using platinum. Because of its many unique qualities, demand for platinum continues to increase worldwide. It is worth almost twice as much as gold per ounce. Issued for the first time in 1997, Platinum Eagles are the only investment-grade platinum coins from the U.S. Mint.

With the addition of the Platinum American Eagles, investors can build a complete precious metals portfolio from coins minted in the United States. The 1 ounce Platinum American Eagle has a “face” value of $100 – the highest of any American coin ever minted. Platinum Eagles are an excellent choice for first-time buyers and serious platinum investors alike. Just like American Gold Eagles and Silver Eagles, they are eligible for IRAs.