$50 Platinum Eagles
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Spanning 1997 to 2008, the $50 Platinum Eagles catalog contains 28 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 2007-W $50 Platinum Eagles at just 21 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1999 $50 Platinum Eagles at up to $16,000 in top grade.
$50 Platinum Eagles · All Strikes Mintage by Year
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About the $50 Platinum Eagles
The $50 Platinum Eagles 1997 - 2008 bullion coins are some of the most sought-after coins in the United States. They are produced by the United States Mint, and are made of 99.95% pure platinum. These coins were issued between 1997 and 2008, and all feature the visual representation of Lady Liberty on the obverse, while an eagle with outstretched wings graces the reverse, along with a small semblance of the Statue of Liberty.
These coins were minted in limited quantities, making them a valuable collector’s item. All versions of the $50 Platinum Eagle weigh 15.56 grams, although there are five available sizes: 1/10th oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 1.5 oz. The coins are also stamped with either the “W” mintmark or the “P” mintmark, depending on which Mint facility produced the coin.
The $50 Platinum Eagle coins are highly sought-after for their beautiful designs and purity. They are a representation of the core American values of freedom, strength, resilience, and liberty. Collectors value these coins for their numismatic significance, and they often appear in auctions and rare coin shows.
In 2008, the U.S. Mint switched production of the $50 Platinum Eagles to gold coins, ending their production of the platinum coins in the same year. As a result, $50 Platinum Eagles have become collectible items and are mostly sought as numismatic items. Some examples can be worth up to $400 depending on the coin grade and issues.
Regardless of the eye-catching designs or the numismatic value, the $50 Platinum Eagle coins remain a beautiful reminder of American culture and values for those who are fortunate enough to own one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the $50 Platinum Eagles minted?
- The $50 Platinum Eagles was minted by United States from 1997 to 2008.
- How many $50 Platinum Eagles coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 355,386 $50 Platinum Eagles coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the $50 Platinum Eagles?
- $50 Platinum Eagles coins were struck with the following mintmarks: W. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the $50 Platinum Eagles made of?
- The $50 Platinum Eagles is made of platinum (.9995), weighs 15.56 grams, and measures 27 mm in diameter.
- How much is a $50 Platinum Eagles worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $16,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.