So far the 2010 Platinum Eagle has only been offered in collectible proof version. As the end of the year draws closer, the prospects of the issuance of standard bullion versions seem unlikely. The surge in demand for physical precious metals that began two years ago continues to impact the availability of certain US Mint bullion coins.
The 2010 Proof Platinum Eagle was first available from the US Mint on August 12, 2010. The reverse design of the coin features a blindfolded justice holding scales and carrying a laurel branch. The American Eagle privy mark appears beneath the denomination. This image is intended to represent the them "To Establish Justice", continuing the six year design series on the core concepts of American democracy. The reverse was designed by Donna Weaver and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
The obverse of the coin featured the same rendition of the State of Liberty designed by John Mercanti that had been used for each release of the series.
The maximum authorized mintage for the one ounce proof coin was set at 10,000 coins, which was 2,000 greater than the maximum set for the previous year. A household ordering limit was set at five coins. When the 2010 Proof Platinum Eagle first went on sale, the US Mint price was $1,892.
Collectible uncirculated and fractional proof versions of the coin were not offered. These were discontinued by the United States Mint after 2008.
2010 Platinum Eagle Specifications
Designers: John Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (proof reverse)
Composition: 99.95% platinum
Weight ($100 Denom): 31.120 grams (1.0005 oz )
Diameter ($100 Denom): 32.7 mm (1.287 inches)
Thickness ($100 Denom): 2.39 mm (0.094 inches)
Edge: Reeded
Mint Mark: W (proof)
2010 Platinum Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: not minted
Proof Mintage: TBD (maximum 10,000)
