Authorized by Congress in 1996 and first issued in 1997, they are the first and only official investment-grade platinum coins from the United States Government.

The American Eagle Platinum is the only platinum bullion coin whose weight, content and .9995 purity are guaranteed by the United States Government.

The one-ounce platinum coin displays the highest face value ($100) ever to appear on a U.S. coin.

This is the proof version of the 2000 edition of the American Platinum Eagle.