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10 Dollars "American Platinum Eagle" Bullion Coinage
| Platinum (.9995) | 3.112 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1997-2008 |
| Value | 10 Dollars (10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 3.112 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
A flying eagle with the country name above, the platinum content to the right, and the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
.9995
PLATINUM
1/10 OZ.
W
$10
TDR
Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The American Platinum Eagle is the only platinum bullion coin produced by the United States Mint. It was first introduced in 1997 and was minted until 2008. The coin has a diameter of 19.05 mm and a thickness of 1.78 mm, making it a relatively small coin. Despite its small size, the coin has a significant weight of 3.112 grams, thanks to its composition of .9995 platinum. The coin's design features a bald eagle soaring above the earth on its reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Lady Liberty. The American Platinum Eagle was produced in limited quantities and was not meant for circulation, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 70250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 W | 36996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 39525 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 55955 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 34027 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 52017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 23005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 22007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 15010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 14013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 11001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 13003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars "American Platinum Eagle" (Bullion Coinage) 1997-2008 coin.
