Palladium Coins
Palladium coins tend to be minted in small batches. While popularity is growing, the number of coins traded is small relative to gold and silver, and the variety of coins available is limited. Palladium Bullion Coins Palladium bullion coins come in several different sizes, providing a diverse selection. Investors of all levels can find value in Palladium coins, as well as Palladium bars and rounds. Whether you are buying Palladium for an investment, adding to a collection, or simply hedging the market, what Palladium. The first record of a palladium coin was one issued by Sierra Leone in 1966, closely followed by Tonga in 1967. Since then, countries like Australia, Canada, and many others issued palladium coins, but more as single, sporadic commemorative releases rather than as part of an annual coin program, until these past few years. American Palladium Eagles. In 2017, the U.S. Mint added Palladium coins to the American Eagle program, the first new metal introduced in more than 20 years. These 1 oz Palladium Eagle coins combine the traditional obverse of the Mercury dime with a reverse designed by Adolph Weinman in 1907. Each piece contains 1 oz of.9995 fine Palladium.
- Year of Issue: 2018 to Present
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 111-303
Background
American Eagle One Ounce Palladium Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint palladium bullion coins. Authorized by Congress in 2010 and first issued in 2018, they are the first numismatic palladium coins produced by the United States Mint. (American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coins for investors were introduced in 2017.)
The palladium coin will be a recurring product, but finishes may alternate each year.
- 2018: proof finish
- 2019: reverse proof finish
- 2020: uncirculated finish
American Eagle Palladium Proof Coins are part of a complete precious metals portfolio available from the United States Mint and are the only palladium proof coin whose weight, content, and .9995 purity are guaranteed by the U.S. Government. They are produced at the West Point Mint with a “W” mint mark and have a limited mintage.
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All American Eagles Coins are legal tender. The one-ounce palladium coin carries a face value of $25.
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The obverse design features a high-relief likeness of “Winged Liberty” from the “Mercury Dime” obverse by famed American coin designer and medallic artist Adolph A. Weinman, whose initials appear in the lower right.
The reverse design features a high-relief version of Weinman's 1907 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal reverse, which includes an eagle and a branch. In developing the coin, the United States Mint was able to use the original reverse plaster of the AIA gold medal. This is the first time that Weinman’s AIA design appears on a U.S. coin. Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- W mint mark
- Artist initials 'WA'
- Year
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- $25
- 1 OZ. Pd (chemical symbol for palladium)
- .9995 FINE
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
- Composition: 99.95% palladium
- Diameter: 1.340 inches
- Weight: 1.0005 troy ounces
Artist Information
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- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman