Comments on: 2018-W Proof American Platinum Eagle ‘Life’ Photos

By: jim

jim — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:31:12 +0000

Old Collector –
I understand the argument about collector versions of circulating coins and I kind of agree with that. But we have the uncirculated coin set (due out in spring 2018 – and don’t get me started on why the mint can’t publish dates for the entire year) which satisfies this argument. All of the remaining coins the mint produces are not for circulation but for collectors only and do not fit the argument. So why uncirculated versions of any of the other coins that are not “circulated”, especially silver eagle and commemorative coins (gold, silver and clad)? At least the gold and platinum (and palladium?) eagles don’t have uncirculated versions minted.

By: Joe Brown

Joe Brown — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:58:04 +0000

Old Collector* – One+Hour=Forward! March*11*2018, lets all* not walk back! >TheyThey< who change*+*ahead*one hour to start*will!*SMILE* & don*t look back.*smile*

By: Joe Brown

Joe Brown — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:05:32 +0000

Mouse – your right! you did say knife not pocket knife, good choice *ka-bar – knife, made in *u*s*a* i, hope, they branch out overseas in past years, but they do still make here, for a small cost more. Nice brand tomahawk, good tace! same here tho! I’ll be a male*Loin*, for a grizzly, and go for the throat, to protect first or my last option for my cubs and their *den., always*like u* *Mouse to *Lion, & back again.smile*. i do be leave its all happening at the *zoo!woo!wOO!WOOO!

By: Mouse

Mouse — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:01:39 +0000

Joe- I carry a tool much greater than a pocket knife lol As a Born and raise Canadian / born and raised in the heart of the rocky mountains, I am no stranger to the wild life in my back yard. My blade (or pocket knife you called it lol) is a KA-BAR “kill a bear” / superior tool and is issued and utilized by your US army/ marines – I also carry a tomahawk / designed and purchased in Manitoba. When it comes to my child’s safety and a bear – I will fight to the death. Daddy did not raise a coward.

And one thing about bears, loud noise will tree brown and black bears / grizzlies stalk their prey and are easy to detect as the put off the smell of a wet dog. they can be smelled a mile away. The stick is out of this world. If a person were to accidentally come across one, a hunting rifle is also a great equalizer. I have not nor will I ever hunt any bear so when I catch their scent / stink / I remove myself and my loved ones from the area fast.

Mouse.

By: Joe Brown

Joe Brown — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:10:10 +0000

~!*SMILE*!~

By: jim

jim — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:31:31 +0000

a Bob –
I guess you see value in uncirculated versions of coins – I don’t, myself. In my opinion they should stop making uncirculated collector versions of coins altogether. Back in the old days when mirror and frosted combinations didn’t exist, maybe, but not now. Looking at mintage counts proof is far the more popular and probably at least half of the uncirdulated are also bought by the proof collectors just to keep collections complete. I wonder how many collectors would seriously object to the elimination of uncirculated coins.

By: Joe Brown

Joe Brown — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:24:30 +0000

Old Collector - what's up! I sea the kid of *lady *liberty sowing seed*s, that *sword is her share cropper* for all they have sowed*, in the big open field of crops in the background. *just*me*maybe. Hey!Mouse! go for the jugkala of yogi*bear with your pocket knife*, don*t miss! he'll be real pissed, stand your ground lake *Dan *Boone. >Lomax>>>>>> look in the mirror, >UHIDEOUS< LOL!!!!!*peace*smile*all*.

By: CoinsA-Z

CoinsA-Z — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:42:38 +0000

I agree with the general sentiment of most here….the reverse (Eagle) side is absolutely stunning. The obverse is pretty lame in my view.

I’d really love to see this eagle design become the new American Eagle design if and when the US Mint ever changes that 30+ year old design. The US Mint would re-invigorate the weak demand for American Eagles with a new eagle depiction like the one we see on this coin.

By: Mouse

Mouse — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:43:37 +0000

Dan – as i do not collect Platinum coins I still have and always will follow their designs / works of art. I would suggest you take a look at – and if able – purchase (the premiums are gonna be crazy – just a heads up – even if you can find them)

Years: – 1997 – (stunning design)
– 2013 – (stunning design)
– 2010

Cheers,

Mouse

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:56:31 +0000

I only started collecting these platinum proofs back in 2015. I am trying to go back and collect some of the previous years. Which designs do you like from the previous years, going back to 1997? If people have a top 3, i’d be interested to hear