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The Proof American Platinum Eagle Coin from the United States Mint stands apart as the only American Eagle series to feature regularly changing design elements on one side of the coin. Throughout much of the series’ history, from 1997 to 2017, each annual release showcased a unique reverse design. Beginning in 2018, this approach shifted, with the obverse now receiving a new design each year instead. While fractional-ounce options are no longer produced, they were once an important part of the lineup prior to their discontinuation after 2008. Now, 1/4 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle Coins in certified condition are available online at Bullion Metals.

Coins arrive in protective plastic slabs!Issued by the US Mint from 1997 to 2008!Various reverse designs are possible!Limited availability of certified perfect coins!Contains 1/4 troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the United States.Bears a Grade of PR/PF70 by either the Professional Coin Grading Service or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.Obverse features the Statue of Liberty.Reverse offers various depictions of the American bald eagle.Please note that we cannot guarantee the year of issue, the label design, nor the label color.

Coins arrive in protective plastic slabs!

Issued by the US Mint from 1997 to 2008!

Various reverse designs are possible!

Limited availability of certified perfect coins!

Contains 1/4 troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.

Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the United States.

Bears a Grade of PR/PF70 by either the Professional Coin Grading Service or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

Obverse features the Statue of Liberty.

Reverse offers various depictions of the American bald eagle.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the year of issue, the label design, nor the label color.

The obverse of the 1/4 oz Proof Platinum Eagle Coin features a detailed representation of the Statue of Liberty. Created by John Mercanti of the United States Mint, this design debuted in 1997 and was developed exclusively for the Platinum Eagle series. The image presents a close-up view of Liberty’s face, highlighting her calm expression and the distinctive rays of her crown.

On the reverse of the Proof AmericanPlatinum Eagle, collectors will find a range of different design motifs. For this weight, the reverse imagery has been limited to interpretations of the American bald eagle or symbolic representations of the nation’s government and ideals. One of the most recognized groupings of designs from this period is the Vistas of Liberty series. Issued from 1998 through 2002, these coins featured new scenes of a bald eagle in flight over various regions of the United States with each annual release.

Proof American Platinum Eagle Coins were first introduced in 1997, with denominations available in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz sizes. Each weight was offered in both Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated finishes. Annual production of the fractional-ounce Proof coins continued from 1997 through 2008, with the 2008 issue marking the final year these smaller denominations were released.