Buy 2024-W PCGS PR-70 First Day of Issue 1 oz American Palladium Eagle Proof Coin

2024-W PCGS PR-70 First Day of Issue 1 oz American Palladium Eagle Proof Coin

The US Mint releases the world's most successful coins through the American Eagle Program, launched in 1986. It features the highly popular Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium Eagles.

Palladium Eagles were included in the collection in 2017. They are made of 1 Troy oz of 99.95% pure palladium and proudly display iconic national symbols.

These coins, in particular, are Palladium Eagles from the 2024 strike, purchased on day #1 of their official release. They were issued at the West Point branch and bear the “W” mint mark.

Today, you can purchase 2024-W 1 oz American Palladium Eagle Proof Coins, sealed and certified by PCGS as PR-70 coins.

Coin Highlights

Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PF-70 coin by PCGS;
Proof coin;
Contains 1 oz of .9995 pure palladium;
Produced by the US Mint;
Issued in the West Point branch with the “W” mintmark;
Purchased on day #1 of its official release;
Holds a USD 25 denomination and legal tender status;
The obverse showcases the Winged Liberty;
The reverse design depicts a Bald Eagle;
Anti-counterfeit reeded edge variation.

The Design

The obverse showcases the “Winged Liberty,” designed by Adolph A. Weinman to be on the Mercury Dime coin. The design received its moniker because Lady Liberty wears a winged Phrygian cap and is surrounded by the word “LIBERTY.”

It includes the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the artist's initials, the year of mintage, and the “W” mint mark from the West Point branch.

The reverse design showcases a Bald Eagle perched on a cliff edge, holding a branch. It was inspired by the 1907 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal reverse.

It also features the words “UNITED STATES of AMERICA,” the coin’s face value “of $25,” the weight and purity reading “1 OZ Pd .9995 FINE,” and the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

A PCGS PR-70 Coin

PCGS—Professional Coin Grading Service operates independently of sovereign mints. It evaluates and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, a grading system from 1 to 70.

According to PCGS, a “First Day of Issue” is a coin purchased from its original mint on the first day made publicly available and submitted to its appraisal.

PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.