4 Platinum and Palladium Coins to Consider for a Collection
As a rare-coin collection grows and becomes more focused, palladium and platinum pieces may add meaningful value to an investment portfolio. This article examined four platinum and palladium coins from several parts of the world that it recommended readers research when considering additions to a collection.
Austrian Platinum Philharmonic
The platinum version of Austria’s Philharmonic coin combines 99.95% platinum with detailed designs. Its obverse shows the Great Pipe Organ in Vienna’s Golden Hall, a venue described as having the world’s finest acoustics. The reverse presents several instruments played by the celebrated orchestra. These platinum coins carry a face value of ?100.
American Platinum Eagle
As the only platinum coin made by the U.S. Mint, the American Platinum Eagle is among the world’s more recognizable platinum issues. First minted in 1997, the coins were also available in proof versions for dedicated collectors. A search for these platinum coins reveals that they were the only U.S. coins to receive an alternate reverse design each year.
Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf
Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf coins were first struck in 2005 and may interest collectors. Their original limited mintage was only 40,000 coins. That production total declined in each of the next two years before the series was discontinued in 2007.
Isle of Man Palladium Angel
Isle of Man Palladium Angels are made by the private British Pobjoy Mint. Although they do not meet the IRS’s strict standards for palladium
bullion coins eligible for a precious-metals IRA, their very limited production made them exceptionally scarce. Their design depicts Michael the Archangel overcoming a dragon, giving the piece a striking image and distinctive character within a collection.
Summary
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