50 Dollars "American Platinum Eagle" (Bullion Coinage) 1997-2008 front 50 Dollars "American Platinum Eagle" (Bullion Coinage) 1997-2008 back
50 Dollars "American Platinum Eagle" (Bullion Coinage) 1997-2008 photo
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50 Dollars "American Platinum Eagle" Bullion Coinage

 
Platinum (.9995) 15.56 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1997-2008
Value
50 Dollars (50&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
15.56 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#25394
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Flying eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
.9995
PLATINUM
½ OZ.
W
$50
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 face value of $50 and is made of .9995 fine platinum, weighing 15.56 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design each year, with a different bald eagle design on the reverse side. This makes it a popular collector's item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  20500 - - - - - -
1997 W 15432 - - - - - -
1998  32415 - - - - - -
1999  32309 - - - - - -
2000  18892 - - - - - -
2001  12815 - - - - - -
2002  24005 - - - - - -
2003  17409 - - - - - -
2004  13236 - - - - - -
2005  9013 - - - - - -
2006  9602 - - - - - -
2007  7001 - - - - - -
2008  14000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars "American Platinum Eagle" (Bullion Coinage) 1997-2008 coin.