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American Eagle Proof Coins for Collectors

The United States Mint produces proof versions of the American Eagle Coins for Collectors. The American Eagle Proof program was introduced in 1986 with the sale of gold and silver proof coins. Platinum was added to the American Eagle Proof line-up in 1997.

The term "proof" refers to a specialized minting process that begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with special dies. Each coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted, yet detailed images seem to float above a mirror-like field. After scrutiny by white gloved inspectors, each American Eagle Proof Coin is placed in a protective plastic capsule and mounted in a handsome satin-lined velvet presentation case.

An official Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each coin. American Eagle Proof Coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the United States Mint. American Eagle Gold and Platinum Proof Coins are available in the following options: one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce and four coin sets, which contains one coin of each denomination.

The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin is only available in the one ounce size. American Eagle Proof Coins can be purchased directly from the United States Mint by calling 1-800-USA-MINT or by visiting the United States Mint Online Product Catalog.


United States Mint Sales Totals for American Eagle Bullion Proof Coins (1986-2005)

Year Product Option Mintage
Limit
Product
Limit
Total Unit
Sales
Price
2003 Gold One Ounce 29,000 8,000 7,832 $630.00
2003 Gold One-Half Ounce 29,000 8,000 7,758 $315.00
2003 Gold One-Quarter Ounce 31,000 10,000 9,780 $165.00
2003 Gold One-Tenth Ounce 46,000 25,000 19,515 $85.00
2003 Gold Four Coin Set N/A 21,000 20,512 $1,098.00
2003 Silver One Ounce 750,000 750,000 747,831 $24.00
2003 Platinum One Ounce 14,000 4,000 2,950 $1,073.00
2003 Platinum One-Half Ounce 13,000 3,000 1,835 $587.00
2003 Platinum One-Quarter Ounce 15,000 5,000 1,748 $329.00
2003 Platinum One-Tenth Ounce 20,000 10,000 4,238 $170.00
2003 Platinum Four Coin Set N/A 10,000 5,296 $1,995.00
2003 Program Total   829,295  
 


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