List of platinum proof mintages 1997-2005

kranky · February 7, 2006 8:27AM

I remember seeing a couple posts sometime ago asking for mintages on the proof platinum American Eagles. The list was in this week's Numismatic News.

One ounce
1997 - 16,000
1998 - 14,203
1999 - 12,351
2000 - 12,453
2001 - 8,962
2002 - 9,946
2003 - 8,136
2004 - 5,833
2005 - 6,700

1/2 ounce
1997 - 14,637
1998 - 13,919
1999 - 11,098
2000 - 11,049
2001 - 8,246
2002 - 8,810
2003 - 6,944
2004 - 4,886
2005 - 5,479

1/4 ounce
1997 - 18,726
1998 - 14,900
1999 - 13,514
2000 - 11,995
2001 - 8,839
2002 - 9,299
2003 - 6,811
2004 - 5,035
2005 - 5,527

1/10 ounce
1997 - 37,250
1998 - 19,919
1999 - 19,123
2000 - 15,651
2001 - 12,193
2002 - 12,392
2003 - 9,218
2004 - 6,846
2005 - 7,529

TheRaven · February 7, 2006 8:44AM

Saw this and was thinking should not be hard to find that 1/10 97-00 ones I need.....

LanLord · February 7, 2006 8:55AM

So who collects those?

ER · February 7, 2006 8:58AM

Anybody has a fair estimate of what a run of 1997-2006 one ounce platinum eagles will cost?

TheRaven · February 7, 2006 9:03AM

I collect the 1/10 oz Proof Platinum's.....

That 2004 is looking like a good purchase

291fifth · February 7, 2006 9:05AM

I'm guessing that a large percentage of these, especially the smaller ones, are used as gifts. This will effectively remove many of them from the numismatic market for a long time.

JRocco · February 7, 2006 9:07AM

Only picked up the first 3 for my 3 daughters to have 1 each. But I have to admit---I really like them.

trozau · February 7, 2006 9:15AM

1998 and 1999 are my favorites.

JRocco · February 7, 2006 9:18AM

I agree, in fact I think the 98 is the best design ever used on a US coin.

kiyote · February 12, 2006 10:31AM

The 98 is my fav as well-- it looks like they've captured the whole feeling of a dark night on a coin!

foodude · February 12, 2006 10:38AM

So who collects those?

Is this a trick question ... Mr. Platinium

Jdurg · February 12, 2006 11:59AM

<< <i>Only picked up the first 3 for my 3 daughters to have 1 each. But I have to admit---I really like them.
>>

Excuse me while I wipe the drool off of my keyboard.

TheRaven · February 12, 2006 12:00PM

After looking at those mintage figures, they don't take into account the number in the 4 coin sets I believe.....

kiyote · February 12, 2006 12:44PM

<< <i>After looking at those mintage figures, they don't take into account the number in the 4 coin sets I believe..... >>

They did.. the 2004 $50 half oz coin, for example, sold less than 1,000 singles..

Coinhog · February 12, 2006 11:18PM

<< <i>After looking at those mintage figures, they don't take into account the number in the 4 coin sets I believe..... >>

The numbers listed are total mintages and include the 4 coin set.

This series is getting a lot of press with the sky rocketing cost of the 2004. You may be looking at your last chance to pick up the back dates at affordable pricing. I have the complete run of the 1/4 ouncers. So I guess you could say I collect them.

By the way, I picked up every one except the 2005 for $300 or less on ebay in the last year. Watch the prices as the opportunity to get them at close to melt is quickly disappearing.

Yes, I too think that the 1998 has the most beautiful design I have ever seen on an American coin. Moonlit Maine coast at night. Stunning!!

2manycoins2fewfunds · February 12, 2006 11:48PM

I think the real question is what will the 2005s do??

With the second lowest mintages of the series and numbers roughly within 400-600 coins of the 2004 production this may be the place to look!!

ziggy29 · February 13, 2006 12:04AM

I have to think these mintages will continue to decline as long as platinum is over $1000 an ounce. Fewer people will be able to afford to put one aside.

Hoot · September 6, 2006 6:02AM

I received an inquiry from a fellow eBayesian regarding the mintage figures of the platinum proof mintages, particularly for the 1 oz ($100) pieces. Indeed, the Mint’s published figures do not agree with what Numismatic News published. Here are the differences for the $100 coins, and similar discrepancies exist for the other denominations:

1997 – NN = 16,000; Mint = 15,886
1998 - NN = 14,203; Mint = 14,912
1999 - NN = 12,351; Mint = 12,363
2000 - NN = 12,453; Mint = 12,453
2001 - NN = 8,962; Mint = 8,969
2002 - NN = 9,946; Mint = 9,834
2003 - NN = 8,136; Mint = 8,246
2004 - NN = 5,833; Mint = 6,007
2005 - NN = 6,700; Mint = 4,900

As you can see, the discrepancies are fairly large, and a bit disturbing given the widespread rumor that the 2004 is the “queen” of the series thusfar. Does anyone have any further information to add?

BTW, does anyone know what coins comprised the 1997 “three coin set”?

Hoot

Coinhog · September 6, 2006 6:09AM

the 2005 mint figures are wrong. They only go till the end of 2005. None of the coins, yes they are official coins, that were were sold during the the first 14 weeks of 2006 are accounted for in the mints 2005 figures. You will get a more accurate accounting of 2005 next year.

Hoot · September 6, 2006 6:15AM

Thanks!

Hoot

Rarity · September 6, 2006 6:17AM

A coin is only worth so much if there are collectors. And collectors are not very fond of Platinum AE coins.
I've never bought a Platinum coin even though I've buying and selling numerous Gold/Silver coins since 1992.

List of platinum proof mintages 1997-2005

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