Platinum Eagles

Congress authorized the American Platinum Eagle in 1997, making it the newest member of the American Eagle family. It contains one troy ounce of .9995 fine platinum and carries a $100 face value — the highest denomination of any U.S. coin currently in production.

Unlike Gold and Silver Eagles which maintain consistent designs, Proof Platinum Eagles have featured a new reverse design annually since 1998. This unique changing-design tradition makes each year's proof a distinct collectible and drives strong demand from series completionists building year-by-year collections.

Platinum Eagle mintages are a tiny fraction of Gold Eagle production. Some proof years saw only 3,000–6,000 coins compared to tens of thousands of proof Gold Eagles. In 2008, the bullion Platinum Eagle was even suspended entirely. This inherent scarcity creates exceptional collector value.

Yes. American Platinum Eagles meet IRS fineness requirements (.9995 fine) for self-directed Precious Metals IRAs. They're among the few platinum products approved for tax-advantaged retirement accounts — combining portfolio diversification with rare-metal exposure inside your IRA.