2006 American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum
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About This Coin
The 2006 American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum is a United States platinum coin from the American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum 1997 to Date series — a late issue, 10th of 12 years in the series. In 2006, coins were struck at the West Point and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 19,828. This ranks 3rd of 12 years by total mintage, below the series median of 27,241. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty facing forward and the reverse displays an eagle soaring over the sunrise. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 99.95% platinum, weighing 15.56 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $2.3K to $6.6K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $5.9K in PR70DCAM grade at eBay. Designed by John M. Mercanti (obverse) / Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse).
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
