This 2017 $25 1 ounce American Palladium Eagles is graded MS70 by NGC and is certified Early Releases. It features razor sharp devices and smooth fields. This 1 ounce High Relief Palladium Eagle contains .9995 fine palladium. The 2017 release of the Palladium Eagle is the first time the U.S. has ever issued a palladium coin. It features two classic designs by Adolph A. Weinman: the Winged Liberty from the Mercury Dime and the 1907 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal reverse design. Early Release coins are minted during the first 30 days of a series' production, using the first dies forged by the Mint for that particular series. Use of these first dies typically result in a higher quality strike and finer details, making them prized among collectors and investors both for their increased scarcity and added beauty.