2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins
This year the US Mint is offered 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins. The coins first went on sale January 15, 2008 and will continue to be offered directly from the US Mint for the rest of the year.
The Bald Eagle Coin Program honors three important things:
- The recovery of the Bald Eagle species
- The 25th Anniversary of the Endanged Species Act of 1973
- The Bald Eagle’s importance of the National Symbol of the United States
The issuance of three different commemorative coins was authorized under Public Law 108-486. Each different coin is available in both proof and uncirculated versions. Surcharges from the sale of each coin are used to aid the future care of Bald Eagles through the American Eagle Foundation.
$5 Gold Bald Eagle Coin
The $5 Gold Bald Eagle Coin obverse depicts young eaglets resting on a branch in their natural habitat. The reverse features the current Great Seal of the United States. These coins are limited to a maximum authorized mintage of 100,000 across all ordering options.
$1 Silver Bald Eagle Coin
The $1 Silver Bald Eagle Coin obverse portrays a mature Bald Eagle soaring through the air. The reverse features the original rendition of the Great Seal of the United States, which was used from 1782 to 1841. The maximum authorized mintage is 500,000 across all ordering options.
50c Clad Bald Eagle Coin
The 50c Clad Bald Eagle Coin obverse portrays baby eaglets within a nest next to an unhatched egg. The reverse features the Bald Eagle Challenger with an American Flag in the background. The maximum authorized mintage for this coin is 750,000 across all ordering options.
Sales Figures
Sales of the new Bald Eagle Coins has been relatively strong throughout the year. On a percentage basis, the$5 Gold coin is closest to sell out. The option for a 3 Coin Proof Set has already sold out.
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