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1/2 oz American Platinum Eagle Coin BU
The 1/2 oz American Platinum Eagle Coin is a Brilliant Uncirculated coin with .9995 purity, issued by the United States Mint. It contains 0.5 troy oz of platinum and features a face value of $50 USD, making it a sought-after choice for investors and collectors alike.
.9995 fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.5522 g)· IRA eligible
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-PT-397
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1/2 oz American Platinum Eagle Coin is a distinguished piece of bullion, crafted with a remarkable .9995 purity and weighing 0.5 troy oz (15.5522 g). This coin, minted by the United States Mint, features a diameter of 27.0 mm and a thickness of 1.75 mm, making it a compact yet significant addition to any collection. The obverse design, created by John Mercanti, portrays Lady Liberty, a symbol of freedom and resilience, while the reverse depicts a soaring eagle, embodying the spirit of the nation. Both designs are rich in historical significance and artistic merit, making this coin a favorite among numismatists and investors alike. As an investment, the American Platinum Eagle is backed by the U.S. government, ensuring its liquidity and marketability. It is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing a secure avenue for wealth preservation. Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, and is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Enjoy the convenience of instant sell-back liquidity or choose insured armored delivery to your door, making your investment experience with Rockwell Metals both secure and efficient.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the American Platinum Eagle features the iconic depiction of Lady Liberty, designed by renowned engraver John Mercanti. The design symbolizes freedom and strength, with the inscription 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle in flight, also designed by John Mercanti. This powerful imagery represents the United States and its ideals, accompanied by the inscriptions 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and '1/2 OZ. PLATINUM - .9995 PLATINUM'.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Platinum
- Purity
- .9995
- Fine Weight
- 0.5000 troy oz (15.5522 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- Varied Date
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 27.0 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Face Value
- $50 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-PT-AE-1/2OZ-RAND
- Catalog ID
- 397
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified original strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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