1/10 oz US Mint Platinum American Eagle Coins For Sale
First minted in 1997, the American Platinum Eagle Coin is a highly popular platinum bullion coin among investors. It is classified as ‘commodity platinum’, which means that its value stems from the metal used in the coin, rather than the rarity of the coin itself. This, coupled with its small size and high purity, make this coin an excellent choice for expanding your investment portfolio.
These coins are minted by the United States Mint, which was first established in Philadelphia, way back in 1792. They have 4 minting branches to date, the original one in Philadelphia with 3 relatively newer branches in Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. Bullion coins minted by the US Mint are highly regarded all over the world due to the backing of those coins by the government of one of the largest economies in the World. Their finished products portray an elegance and class that is seldom matched by any other mint in the world.
Each coin is comprised of 0.9995 pure PT (Platinum) with a weight of 1/10 (0.1) oz. Every coin is untouched and is in BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) condition. A diminutive diameter of 16.5mm and a 0.95mm thickness, makes this coin exceedingly easy to handle and store.
These coins are designed to be quintessentially American with 2 beloved icons of the country featured on them. Lady Liberty is imprinted on the obverse of this coin; the words ‘Liberty’ on the top and the year of minting as well as the motto ‘In God we trust’, are imprinted on the right side of Lady Liberty. The reverse features another great American symbol, the National Bird - The Bald Eagle. The Eagle is depicted as soaring through the air with wings stretched out to the fullest. In addition to this, also imprinted are the weight, purity and monetary value attached to this bullion coin.
These coins are an excellent choice for investors who are looking to diversify their investments. Because these coins are considered “commodity platinum,” they do not feature a premium mark-up to account for “rarity” like rare coins would. This ensures that you get the purest of platinum at the best value possible, moreover, they are eligible to be used in any Precious Metal IRAs – making this one of the finest platinum bullion coins to purchase for investors.