Platinum Coin Proof Sets – American Eagles And Others
Are you an avid platinum coin collector? Has it been a hobby of yours through out the years to collect valuable platinum coins of all values, and all denominations? Then if you are you would know what platinum coin proof sets are.
You actually don't need to be a collector or a hobbyist to know what it is. By understanding the the word you would actually get to understand the concept. To be precise, platinum coin proof sets are a set of coins of each denomination annually minted usually more applicable to collectors only rather than for circulation purposes.
The annual Proof Mint Coin Sets are a must have for every coin collector. In each proof set, the United States mint offer proof, silver proof and uncirculated coins every year. See these:
 1997 PLATINUM AMERICAN EAGLE SET PROOF 70  US $5,500.00
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 RARE PLATINUM COIN 2002 W NGC PF70 PROOF ULTRA CAMEO MIRROR LIKE SCARCE BEAUTY US $3,200.00
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 2007 2 coin set proof platinum eagle set pr 70 10th anniversary US $2,025.00
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 2004 $50 1 2 OZ NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO PROOF PLATINUM AMERICAN EAGLE PR70 DEEP CAM US $2,399.99
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 2004 $100 1 OZ NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO PROOF PLATINUM AMERICAN EAGLE PR69 DEEP CAM US $1,949.99
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 2003 $100 1 OZ NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO PROOF PLATINUM AMERICAN EAGLE PR70 DEEP CAM US $2,899.99
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 Rare 2000 Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollar Proof Gold Platinum Coin US $999.99
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 2005 W American Eagle 1 toz Platinum Proof Coin Key Date No Reserve US $1,675.00
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Packages in a hard plastic holder which allows the showcase of each side of the coin, surely it is something for you to enjoy or gift someone that can give you and idea of the heritage of the coin as well as the history of the country United States.
These uncirculated mint sets are specially packaged by the US government to sell to coin collectors. These platinum coin proof sets include the year's uncirculated sample of coins in every domination.
A proof coin consists of hard work, it is specifically and specially prepared and polished dies and then after striking it is then polished to a very mirror like finish. With this extra preparations there is no wonder why it is solely intended for collector's hands only.
Since 1987, the United States Mint has annually minted the American Eagle Gold Proof as well as in other metals like gold and silver. The Platinum Coin Proof Sets is a collection series of four coins.
Each coin has the W mint mark that indicates that it was minted at West Point which is the facility that has been the maker of the entire series of the American Eagle proof and uncirculated coins in all metals.
The design of the coin bears the Liberty which was made by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the golden eagle scene which symbolizes family tradition and unity which was designed by the sculptor Miley Busieks.
The heads up side is the Liberty design showing Lady Liberty with flowing hair holding a torch on one hand and an olive branch on the other hand. The tails end of the coin has the male eagle carrying an olive brand and is flying above a nest which contains a female eagle and its hatchlings.
These platinum coin proof sets have production limits. You can purchase the one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce and tenth ounce separately and if you have the budget you can purchase it in a four coin set.
Whether you purchase it online or through your own coin agents or brokers, are sure that you get an official Certificate of Authenticity that is always attached in every American eagle platinum coin proof set.
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