The Rarest Coin in the U.S. Mint's Eagle Program
Palladium is one of the rarest elements on earth, extracted primarily as a byproduct of platinum and nickel mining and produced in quantities a fraction of those for gold or silver. The American Palladium Eagle, which debuted in 2017, is among the most limited and exclusive coins in the United States Mint's entire precious metals program. With annual mintages that dwarf those of its gold and silver counterparts, each Palladium Eagle represents a genuinely scarce numismatic object — one that commands serious attention from collectors who understand what rarity truly means.
A Design Rooted in American Art History
The 2024 Palladium Eagle carries one of the most artistically distinguished designs in the American coinage canon. The obverse features Adolph Weinman's Winged Liberty portrait — the same design that appeared on the beloved Mercury Dime from 1916 to 1945 — reinterpreted for this one-ounce coin. The reverse draws from a 1907 rendition of a perched Bald Eagle, bringing together two of American numismatic art's most celebrated visual traditions in a single, extraordinary coin struck in .9995 fine palladium.
Certified PF70 by NGC
This example has been certified PF70 — a perfect Proof grade — by Numismatic Guaranty Company, confirming flawless surfaces and complete strike with no contact marks, hairlines, or imperfections of any kind under 5x magnification. Given the limited annual production of Palladium Eagles and the exacting standards required for a PF70 designation, this coin represents an exceptionally rare intersection of material scarcity and grading perfection. Housed in an NGC Modern Numismatic Masterpieces holder, it stands among the finest certified examples of this issue.
Autographed by Anna Escobedo Cabral
The NGC label carries the autograph of Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd Treasurer of the United States. Her signature — the same signature that appeared on U.S. currency during her tenure — adds a layer of institutional history to an already remarkable coin. The Modern Numismatic Masterpieces series was created to elevate coins that stand apart not only for their metal composition and condition, but for the deeper stories they carry. This 2024 Palladium Eagle checks every criterion.
