However, merchants valued platinum coins because it did not melt in fires like gold or silver.

The minting of platinum coins resumed only after 130 years.

Since 1983, other countries have begun regular minting of platinum coins.

Eleven commemorative platinum coins with a 150-ruble face value were produced in the Soviet Union between 1977 and 1991.

Several other countries have issued platinum coins, but only as bullion coins.

The platinum coin was a first for Estonia.

Also, whereas most banks can sell platinum coins, only a few buy them, as this requires evaluation by an experienced professional.

Olive counted the platinum coins four more times, finally tucking them neatly into the pockets of her backpack.

But either way, if you want platinum coins for fun - not profit - they are surely a better buy now than in September.

But the platinum coins were so beautiful.