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American Platinum Eagle 1/2 oz - Random Year

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Monument Metals
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$616.44 $118.71
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eBay (cash-4-coins)1997 1/2 oz Proof Platinum American Eagle
  

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$625.00 $127.27
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APMEX
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$665.30 $167.57
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SD Bullion
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$693.42 $195.69
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Melt Value: American Platinum Eagle 1/2 oz - Random Year

This platinum coin contains 0.500 troy ounces of bullion. Based on the metal content and weight, the intrinsic melt value of one American Platinum Eagle 1/2 oz - Random Year is $497.74 based on today's platinum spot price.

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American Platinum Eagle 1/2 oz - Random Year

The American Platinum Eagle is the official platinum bullion coin of the United States. 

In 1997, the 99.95% fine platinum coins were released by the United States Mint in ​1⁄10, ​1⁄4, ​1⁄2 and 1 troy oz denominations.

The fractional American Platinum Eagle 1/2 oz Coin was produced by the US Mint from 1997 until 2008.

In late 2008, the fractional denominations were discontinued, leaving only the one ounce denomination.

The Platinum 1/2 oz American Eagle coin is backed by the United States Mint for weight, content, and purity.

Proof versions of the coins are intended for coin collectors and sold directly to the public whereas the bullion versions are sold only to the Mint's authorized buyers.

The proof American Platinum Eagles are unique in the fact that they are the only U.S. bullion coins that have a yearly alternating design. 

Bullion versions are minted with the same design every year. 

Coin Highlights:

  • Coins will typically be dated from 1997-2008.
  • Contains 1/2 oz of .9995 fine Platinum.
  • Obverse: Close-up bust of the Statue of Liberty.
  • Reverse: An eagle soaring over the horizon with the sun in the background.
  • Guaranteed by the U.S. Mint.
  • Eligible for inclusion in a Precious Metals IRA.


American Platinum Eagle 1/2 oz - Random Year Specifications

Weight .50 oz
Country United States
Type Government Bullion
Mint US Mint
Year Various
Coins Series American Eagle
Coins Design Obverse: John Mercanti
Reverse: Thomas D. Rogers
Classification Modern
Face Value $50
Coins Type Government Bullion
Purity .9995 fineness
Capsule Size Capsules are available from Amazon: (5) Air-tite 27mm Black Ring Coin Holder Capsules for 1/2oz American Gold Eagles - $11.95
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1.75 mm
Edge Reeded


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