2024-W 1 oz Proof Platinum Eagle PR-70 PCGS (FDI, Black Label)

• Contains 1 oz of .9995 fine platinum.
• Encapsulated by PCGS to protect the certified and flawless PR-70 grade.
• APMEXclusive® Black Label adds visual enhancement.
• First Day of Issue designation means these were shipped from the U.S. Mint on the first day of issue.
• Proof finish adds finer detail and collectible appeal.
• Fourth coin in the 2021-2025 series honoring five freedoms of the First Amendment.
• Obverse: Oak leaves with the inscription “WITH THE RIGHT TO ASSEMBLE LIBERTY SPREADS 2024.”
• Reverse: An eagle in flight, carrying an olive branch in its talons.
• Sovereign coin backed by the U.S. government.

This Wooden Slab Storage Box handily houses up to 25 certified coins in protective slots, a great addition to house your Proof Platinum Eagle collection!

Enhance your investment portfolio or collection by purchasing the esteemed 2024 1 oz Proof Platinum American Eagle today! These coins are well-regarded in the bullion market, attracting the attention of collectors and investors with their unique appeal.

PCGS PR-70
Before being encapsulated, the 2024 American Eagles graded by PCGS undergo a detailed evaluation. PCGS, or the Professional Coin Grading Service, holds a well-deserved reputation for excellence within the numismatic community. Functioning as a third-party coin grading service, PCGS sets a high standard for evaluating and certifying the authenticity and condition of coins, instilling unparalleled trust and confidence among collectors and investors.

PR-70 coins exhibit no visual marks, exhibiting perfection even while magnified. Opting for a PCGS-graded American Eagle coin is an investment in a meticulously authenticated asset. The PCGS encapsulation process ensures the preservation of the coin's condition and provides tangible assurance of authenticity and grade, thus safeguarding the investment's integrity and enhancing its market appeal.

The American Platinum Eagle Coin Series
The Platinum Eagle coin series, officially authorized by the United States Congress in 1996, represents a highly esteemed collection encompassing both bullion and proof coins. Launched by the United States Mint, this initiative caters to the discerning tastes of investors and collectors, providing them with a unique and valuable alternative to the traditional gold and silver coin offerings. Initially, Platinum Eagle coins were available in four denominations: $10 (1/10 oz), $25 (1/4 oz), $50 (1/2 oz), and $100 (1 oz), each adorned with distinct designs on the obverse and reverse sides. The fractional sizes were phased out in 2008, now the U.S. Mint exclusively releases 1 troy oz Platinum Eagles.

The Platinum American Eagle series stands out for its purity, with all coins containing .9995 fine platinum, marking them as among the world's most impeccably pure platinum bullion coins. The program's graceful and multifaceted designs, paired with the intrinsic value of the precious metal, position the Platinum Eagle series as a prominent and highly sought-after component of any numismatic or investment portfolio.

2024 Proof Platinum Eagles
The production of proof coins follows a specialized minting protocol, creating coins with polished surfaces and intricate embellishments. At the genesis of this process, mint artisans handle specially treated coin blanks, diligently polished to showcase a sleek, mirror-like brilliance. These perfected blanks are then put into presses fitted with burnished dies, treated with a matte finish to evoke a textured, sandblasted allure. As the dies exert formidable pressure on the mirror-like blank, a transformation occurs, capturing the frosted impression of the dies and resulting in a coin where detailed elements boldly stand out against the reflective backdrop.

Proof coins, in their quest for perfection, undergo multiple striking iterations to meticulously enhance intricate details. Conversely, standard coins take a different path, utilizing dies with regular finishes that lack any unique effects. Notably, proof coins receive exclusive handling and are meticulously packaged to meet the discerning expectations of collectors.

Produced with meticulous attention, the 2024 1 oz Proof Platinum Eagles showcase the prestigious standing of platinum in a captivating collectible form. Marked by strict mintage limits, flawless surfaces, and distinct designs, the 2024 1 oz Proof Platinum Eagle distinguishes itself as a more desirable and valuable choice than the bullion release aimed at investors.

First Amendment Series
From 2021 to 2025, the Proof Platinum Eagle series will commemorate the five freedoms enshrined in the First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

In the series' fourth rendition, the 2024 Proof American Platinum Eagle coin beautifully conveys the theme of Freedom to Assemble. The obverse boasts oak leaves surrounding the inscription “WITH THE RIGHT TO ASSEMBLE LIBERTY SPREADS 2024,” a design crafted by Donna Weaver and sculpted into reality by Joseph Menna. Flip the coin, and the reverse features a magnificent bald eagle in full flight, carrying an olive branch.

First Day of Issue
In every new American Eagles release, PCGS guarantees select coins as First Day of Issue. With this designation, the coin is confirmed to have shipped from the U.S. Mint within the first day of its release – ensuring it is truly representative of the initial release. As the First Day of Issue designation is only available to the small subset of 2024 American Eagles shipped on the first day of release, these coins are often of lower population – making them more desirable and collectible than other options.