2016 American Eagle One Hundred Dollar Platinum

About This Coin

The 2016 American Eagle One Hundred Dollar Platinum is a United States platinum coin from the American Eagle One Hundred Dollar Platinum 1997 to Date series — 20th of 30 years in the series. In 2016, coins were struck at the West Point and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 29,151. This ranks 22nd of 29 years by total mintage, above the series median of 19,754. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty facing forward (1997-2017), then rotating designs and the reverse displays an eagle soaring over the sunrise (1997 bullion), with proof versions featuring annually rotating designs based on Constitutional and patriotic themes. 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 31.11 grams, 32.7 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Struck one year after the 2015 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $2.3K to $2.6K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $2.9K in MS70 grade at eBay. Designed by John M. Mercanti (original obverse) / Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (original reverse) / various designers for rotating themes.