10th Anniversary Platinum Eagle Set

2007-W Reverse Proof American Platinum Eagle

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Platinum Eagle coin series, the United States Mint issued a special 2007 10th Anniversary Platinum Eagle Set. The set contained two one-half ounce platinum coins. The first had a standard cameo proof finish, with frosted raised elements and mirrored background fields. The second had a special reverse proof finish, with mirrored raised elements over frosted background fields. This 2007-W Reverse Proof Platinum Eagle was the main draw for collectors because of the unique finish. Both coins featured the Executive branch reverse design from Thomas Cleveland.

The sets were announced late in the year and did not go on sale until December 13, 2007. They were limited to a maximum authorized production of 30,000 sets.

The pricing of the sets was severely impacted by the price of platinum, which rose to its peak a few months after the sets went on sale and then collapsed more than 50%. The sets were first priced at $1,949.95, then raised to $2,649.95, and finally lowered to $1,249.95.

Amidst a number of sometimes lengthy sales suspensions, the 10th Anniversary Set remained on sale during the following year until December 31, 2008 when sales were officially ended. The last reported sales figure for the set was 19,583 units.