Platinum Coins and Bullion for Sale

The majority of platinum coins, such as the Maple Leaf and American Eagle, are 99.95% pure. Platinum bullion for sale. Refiner bars, like Valcambi or PAMP, are usually 99.99% pure. These precious metals’ high purity helps ensure consistent global recognition and valuation. Platinum is harder than gold, so even with its high purity level, it effectively resists wear and scratches.

Not at all. Coins that are widely recognized, like Maple Leafs and Eagles, are especially simple to sell. Liquidity is high in major platinum markets like the United States, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Japan, Hong Kong, and Switzerland, although premiums might vary. A specialty coin, such as a Philharmonic or Kangaroo, might carry a premium in its home region but is still tradable worldwide. A bar through a top refiner is universally accepted across wholesale markets.

Yes, profit earned through selling a platinum bar or coin is taxed as a collectible, with the maximum rate of capital gains being 28%. A short-term gain is taxed as the seller’s ordinary income. Tax rules vary globally, with some countries exempting certain coins from sales tax or value-added tax (e.g., Britannias in the United Kingdom).