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The American Platinum Eagle is the official platinum bullion coin of the United States. The coins were initially released by the United States Mint in several sizes and denominations - including the half ounce, but in late 2008 the fractional denominations were discontinued leaving only the one ounce. The Platinum Eagle is authorised by the United States Congress, and is backed by the United States Mint for weight, content, and purity. The Platinum Half Ounce is denominated with a face value of $50, but the intrinsic value of the metal is significantly higher. After the first year of issue, there were two versions of the coin issued annually: bullion with the "definitive" soaring eagle reverse, and a proof with a different design every year. In 1997 alone, which is when the range was introduced, all coins had the same design. | |||||||||
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Variety | Proof, West Point Mint | |
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Mintage | Issued: 15,431 (included in total) | |
Details | The 1997-W proof coin has the W mint mark of West Point between the sun's rays on the reverse. Issued individually boxed in a black velvet booklet-style folder with a Certificate of Authenticity, or in a four-coin set. | |
In Set |
1997 American Eagle Proof Platinum Four-Coin Set, mintage unknown
4 coins: 1997-W 1 oz Platinum, 1997-W 1/2 oz Platinum, 1997-W 1/4 oz Platinum, 1997-W 1/10 oz Platinum |
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Country | United States |
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Currency | US Dollar |
Coin Type | Platinum Half Ounce - American Eagle |
Issued | 1997 |
Symbol | Statue of Liberty Bust |
Reverse | American Eagle |
Face Value | 50 (x Dollar) |
Total Mintage | 35,931 |
Current | Yes |
Material | 0.9995 Platinum |
Designer | Thomas D. Rogers, John M. Mercanti |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Coin Alignment (Axis 6) |
Size | 27.0000 mm |
Thickness | 1.7500 mm |
Mass | 15.5600 g |
OCC ID | LBRP-ORRC-KMDG-OMNY |
Image | Details |
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1997 1/2 oz American Platinum Eagle BU
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1997 1/2 oz American Platinum Eagle BU
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1997-W 1/2 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle
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1997-W 1/2 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle
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1997-W 1/2 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle
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Source | Reference ID |
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Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | United States KM# 285 |