US Mint Reveals 2012 American Eagle 1 oz. Platinum Proof – Industry News

“To Provide for the Common Defence” | Source: The United States Mint – USmint.gov

 

2012 marks the fourth year for the US Mint’s principles of the Preamble program for American Eagle 1 oz. Platinum Proof Coins. From 2009 to 2014 each year will bring a newly designed reverse showcasing the Preamble theme. The reverse design features a Revolutionary War minuteman with a rifle in his left hand and a book clutched in his right. The coin will be available for purchase August 9, 2012 at 12:00 Noon (ET) directly from the mint.

2009–To Form a More Perfect Union
2010–To Establish Justice
2011–To Insure Domestic Tranquility
2012–To Provide for the Common Defence
2013–To Promote General Welfare
2014–To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity

American Eagle Platinum Proof 1 oz.
Years of mintage 2012
Value $100 US Dollars
Mass 31.120 g
Diameter 32.7 mm
Edge reeded
Composition 0.9995 platinum
Platinum weight 1.000 troy oz.
Mint marks W – West Point & American Eagle Privy Mark
Mintage limit
15,000
Design “To Provide for the Common Defence”