American Eagle 1 oz Platinum 2023 (w/U.S. Mint Box)

American Eagle Platinum 1 oz 2023 with the offical U.S. Mint Box

The American Platinum Eagle has been minted since 1997 and is the first and only bullion coin in the white precious metal of the USA, the purity and weight of which is guaranteed by Congress and has an official face value. The coin was designed by John M. Mercanti in the first issue year.

Motif of the platinum American eagle

The picture side shows a close-up of the head of the Statue of Liberty in New York. The lettering "Liberty" is emblazoned in large letters above the crown of the famous statue. In addition, the year and the official motto of the United States "In God We Trust" are stamped If you look closely you will not only see the signature of the designer (a stylized JM) next to the left earlobe of the Statue of Liberty, but also, somewhat hidden in the folds of the robe, the lettering "E Pluribus Unum" - the emblem from the Great Seal of the UNITED STATES. On the value side, a bald eagle flies with a lot of pathos over the rising sun and the slightly indicated American national territory. The patriotic design became known under the name "Soaring Eagle Above America" ​​and goes back to the engraver Thomas D. Rodgers of the Philadelphia Mint. In addition to the heraldic animal, the fineness (.9995 platinum) and the fine weight (1 ounce) are embossed. The official face value of 100 US dollars can also be found on the value side, as well as the inscription "United States of America" ​​- both indications of the fact that the platinum coin is official tender.