Since the American Platinum Eagle coin series was first released in 1997, the United States Mint has produced special proof versions for collectors. These Proof Platinum Eagles are sold directly by the US Mint each year, at prices which take into account the value of the precious metal and a premium for the manufacture and packaging of the specially produced coins.
The proof quality coins are created by the United States Mint through a special production process using adapted coining presses and polished dies. The result is to bring forth all of the details of the coins in highest clarity. Proof Platinum Eagle coins carry a cameo finish. The raised elements of the coin are frosted, while the background fields are mirrored.
The American Platinum Eagle Proof Coins have been offered in a full range of fractional denominations since 1997. This includes a one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce coins. The coins have been sold individually, or as part of four coin sets containing one example of each coin.
Starting in 1998, the Proof Platinum Eagle coins began to carry a special distinction from the bullion version of the coins. Each year, a different reverse design has been used with a unique design. This has included different programs of themed reverses such as the "Vistas of Liberty" from 1998-2002 or "The Foundations of Democracy" from 2006-2008. The Proof Platinum Eagles are the only bullion coins issued by the US Mint which rotate their designs each year.
The 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle reverse design will carry a unity theme. For the first time, the US Mint will not produce the fractional denominations of the proof coins. These were announced as discontinued at the end of 2008. Only a one ounce proof coin will be produced and sold.
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