1991/92 Pro Set Platinum Series II – Emmitt Smith Platinum Card #259/650 - Complete Original Redemption Package – Sealed with Certificate & CEO Letter - Early Precious Metal Football Card

Step back into the early 1990s, when the sports card hobby was booming and companies were pushing the boundaries of innovation. During this era, Pro Set released one of the most unique promotions the hobby had ever seen — a redemption program for a card containing real platinum. 

This extraordinary piece features Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, who would go on to become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and a cornerstone of the Dallas Cowboys dynasty of the 1990s.

Only 650 of these platinum cards were produced, each individually serial numbered. This example is #259 of 650 and contains 1.28 grams of genuine platinum embedded within the card — making it one of the earliest precious-metal sports cards ever created.

Even more remarkable, this offering includes the complete original redemption package issued by Pro Set:

• The 1991 Pro Set Platinum Series II Emmitt Smith Platinum Card (factory sealed in the original Pro Set holder)
• The official stamped redemption certificate
• The original letter from Pro Set confirming the redemption, signed by then-CEO John Grigsby

Many surviving examples have been separated from their original documentation over the decades. Finding a card that still includes all original materials together is increasingly uncommon and highly desirable for collectors who appreciate authenticity and hobby history. Our Blog goes more in-depth on the historical significance of the Emmitt Smith Platinum Card. When preserved alongside the original redemption certificate and signed corporate letter, the card becomes something more than just a trading card. It becomes a complete piece of trading card history. (Read more)

This piece represents more than just a card — it’s a snapshot of a bold moment in sports card innovation, honoring one of football’s greatest legends while incorporating real precious metal into the design.

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