2014-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Coins for collectors are now available. They may be ordered directly from the United States Mint at catalog.usmint.gov for $1,600. Thanks to falling precious metals, the price is $200 less than when last year’s coin debuted.
Platinum Eagles are composed of one ounce of 99.95% fine platinum. Mintage for this year’s proof coin is limited to 15,000 with demand setting whether that amount actually gets struck.
Its release marks the last in the six-coin Preamble Series. The core principles in the preamble of the U. S. Constitution serve as the basis for the series and were inspired by narratives prepared by the Chief Justice of the United States, John G. Roberts. The first five principles celebrated in coin designs include:
2009 – To Form a More Perfect Union
2010 – To Establish Justice
2011 – To Insure Domestic Tranquility
2012 – To Provide for the Common Defense
2013 – To Promote General Welfare
2014 Proof Platinum Eagle Designs & Specifications
Struck at the West Point Mint after testing new finishes, the reverse or tails side of the 2014-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Coin is a design commemorating the concept "To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity." The image offers a young Lady Liberty carrying her torch, symbolizing the hope and promise of America.
U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble crafted the design with sculpting completed by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. It was chosen from several design candidates unveiled to the public last year.
The reverse also includes an American Eagle privy mark from an original coin punch identified at the United States Mint at Philadelphia. Reverse inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 oz., .9995 PLATINUM, and $100.
A modern interpretation of the Statue of Liberty is seen on the obverse. The image was designed and sculpted by former U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver John Mercanti and has appeared on proof Platinum Eagles since their 1997 debut. Obverse inscriptions include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and 2014.
| Denomination | $100 |
| Finish | Proof |
| Composition | 99.95% Platinum |
| Diameter | 1.287 inches (32.70 mm) |
| Weight | 1.0005 troy oz. (31.120 grams) |
| Thickness | 0.094 inch (2.39 mm) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint and Mint Mark | West Point – W |
| Obverse Design | John Mercanti |
| Reverse Design | Susan Gamble / Joseph Menna |
Ordering Information
Orders for the 2014-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Coin may be placed directly from the United States Ming via the coin’s dedicated online page or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
Proof Platinum Eagle pricing can change weekly depending on market conditions. The current price of $1,600 is based on a weekly London Fix platinum average that sites within the $1,250.00 to $1,299.99 range.
Each coin comes packaged in a custom-designed portfolio presentation case. A copy of the associated narrative from Chief Justice Roberts is printed inside the case along with specifications for the coin and a certificate of authenticity.
Preamble Series Platinum Cons and Past Sales
To highlight their designs, here are small images of past coins from the Preamble Series:
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This chart offers release dates, initial pricing, mintages and sales totals for platinum coins from the series.
| Year | Release Dates | Prices | Mintages | Sales | Reverse Design Themes |
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| 2009 | December 3, 2009 | $1,792 | 8,000 | 7,945 | To Form a More Perfect Union |
| 2010 | August 12, 2010 | $1,892 | 10,000 | 9,871 | To Establish Justice |
| 2011 | May 26, 2011 | $2,092 | 15,000 | 14,790 | To Insure Domestic Tranquility |
| 2012 | August 9, 2012 | $1,692 | 15,000 | 9,081 | To Provide for the Common Defense |
| 2013 | August 18, 2013 | $1,800 | 15,000 | 5,745* | To Promote General Welfare |
| 2014 | October 20, 2014 | $1,600 | 15,000 | – | To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity |
*The 2013-W Proof Platinum Eagle sold out on March 12, 2014.
