r/Platinum • • 18d ago

Welcome to r/platinum: start here (FAQ, price links, posting rules)

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Welcome to r/platinum, the community for platinum and the other platinum group metals: palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium. Bullion, scrap, catalytic converters, hallmarks, mining and the market all belong here.

Quick answers (wiki)

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Posting

  1. ID / "is it real" posts: clear photos of every mark, plus weight in grams.
  2. Scrap and converter posts: include the part code or item photos. No stolen parts.
  3. No pump posts, no paid promotion without disclosure. Not financial advice here.

r/Platinum • • 10h ago

Should I diversify into platinum and palladium or keep focusing on gold?

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r/Platinum • • 12h ago

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Palladium-Platinum

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18ct stamped pall platinum weighs around 2.55 grams. I believe it’s from the 1930s. Just wondering what’s it worth


r/Platinum • • 4d ago

Today Mail Call 2026 1/10th oz

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Each year I try to pick up the 1/10 oz for that year. It makes it easy since only a few mints make them. Would love to see the Canada and US Mints make this size again.


r/Platinum • • 3d ago

Platinum Purchases in California — tax exempt if over $2k?

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Does anyone know the tax exemption rules for purchases of platinum in California?

I know for gold and silver specifically, a purchase of over $2,000 in one single transaction exempts the purchaser from paying California sales tax.

The rule is more ambiguous for other precious metals though. It says it covers monetized bullion (which is a government-minted legal tender coin), and the coin I am looking to purchase falls under that category/designation — it is a 1 oz platinum panda coin issued by the People’s Republic of China.

eBay has automatically added sales tax based on how the item itself was categorized by the seller. Would this be correct? Or am I exempt from paying sales tax based on the type of coin I’m purchasing?

Any advice and insight would be greatly appreciated!


r/Platinum • • 5d ago

2021-2026 1/10 oz Kookaburras.

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Found this cool clam shell, display case for these little beauties.


r/Platinum • • 7d ago

Platinum doing better than Gold Silver

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During this precious metals sell off it looks like Platinum is holding its ground much better than Gold/Silver?


r/Platinum • • 9d ago

8 million ounces

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That’s the amount of above ground .999 platinum. Tangible and twice as rare as Btc. 🤔


r/Platinum • • 10d ago

Today’s pickups 👊!! NSFW

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More platinum n gold!!!


r/Platinum • • 11d ago

Image from last night's live stream

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r/Platinum • • 11d ago

Slight Monday pick ups

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r/Platinum • • 12d ago

Platinum Noble’s vs other platinum

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What is this sub’s opinion on platinum nobles compared to other forms of platinum such as maples or bars?


r/Platinum • • 14d ago

What's your strategy for owning platinum in your metals portfolio?

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I was surprised to find this sub, as I hadn't given much thought to holding platinum, besides a few grams on my wife's engagement ring and a few gram bars at the most.

So I was wondering if someone out there stacks only platinum, if someone stacks against a gold ratio like the silver guys, or if someone trades it.

I find platinum to be very interesting, however there's not a lot of market or interest for it where I live, looks a lot like silver to me and I still prefer white gold over it. But maybe I'm missing out I guess, everyone knows it has been more expensive than gold, sometimes a lot cheaper, so a little volatile for strict wealth preservation maybe.

What am I missing? Thanks a lot for the input guys, really interesting community this is, can't wait to scroll through the pics of your stashes.


r/Platinum • • 15d ago

Coins are nice to look at… better when you can wear them

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2022 Australian 1/4oz Platinum Coin Framed in 18K White Gold and Diamonds


r/Platinum • • 16d ago

My Mene collection so far...

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r/Platinum • • 16d ago

Would tokenization make platinum easier to own, or just add risk?

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Platinum seems harder for small investors to buy than gold or silver. The premiums can be high and there is less choice, so a token backed by vaulted metal sounds useful on paper.

But it also means trusting the issuer, the vault, the audits and the redemption process.

Would easier access be worth that extra layer, or would you rather hold the metal or an ETF?


r/Platinum • • 18d ago

What's a reasonable premium you should pay for basic 1/4oz plat coins?

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Hello, I'm looking to diversify my stack and want to start buying platinum, I usually buy everything off PMsforsale but platinum is rarely posted (though I'm sure I can get some if I post a WTB) but before I do what's a reasonable price point nowadays? I always try to buy as close to spot as possible for all my PMs. I just have been reading that you should expect to pay higher premiums!


r/Platinum • • 21d ago

Gold, silver or platinum

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I was checking these commodities after a while, and they seem to hv really slowed down, the trends dont seem volatile anymore to me.
I was still thinking of investing some amounts to platinum, what do u guys suggest?
Whats the upside potential on it and details to educate me


r/Platinum • • 22d ago

My first piece of Platinum

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Picked this up at my LCS today, always wanted some, traded an ounce of silver, plus $20. 1972 Franklin Mint Journey for Peace 1.3 gram Platinum round. Coin shop warned me about Franklin mint. But does that really matter when it comes to their pure platinum products? I just got it because it was of the small entry point to a new precious metal I’ve always wanted. Thoughts?


r/Platinum • • 25d ago

Anyone been looking around for the palladium eagles? What price are you finding them at?

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r/Platinum • • 25d ago

Guess there are no Platinum Sovereigns as part of this set of releases

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r/Platinum • • 29d ago

I truly love platinum and will keep buying while the price is below spot gold

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r/Platinum • • Sep 17 '26

[question]/S why are we calling platinum “the rich man’s gold” if gold is almost 150% more expensive? Is it some type of running joke in the sub? I’ve seen other subs call it that too when it comes to jewelry so I’m not sure.

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r/Platinum • • Sep 17 '26

🪙 $5,375 Engelhard - 3x 1oz Platinum Beauties

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LOVEEEE The vintage

🪙 Three ounces of Engelhard platinum, 999.5 fine, all still sealed. Platinum is around $1,775 this morning, September 17, 2026, so about $5,300 in metal.

🇺🇸 These are my favorite platinum pieces. Something about the flag card and the staples and the certificate number printed right on the front. It looks like it came from a company that expected to be around forever.


r/Platinum • • Sep 17 '26

Ok can i join your little club now

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Decided my gold ladies needed a more diverse friend group, so am I fully initiated now or wut?