Posted on February 20th, 2008

Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins have been available for sale at the US Mint for approximately 5 weeks. During this time, sales have been relatively brisk with strong sales in both the gold and silver coins.

The 3 Coin Proof Set, which contains one each of the $5 Gold Proof, $1 Silver Proof, and 50c Clad Proof has nearly reached sell out levels.

Bald Eagle Gold Coins have reached 52% of the maximum authorized mintage of 100,000 coins.

Bald Eagle Silver Coins have reached 39% of the maximum overall authorized mintage of 500,000 coins.

The table below shows sales figures as of February 7, 2008:

  Proof Unc Both
$5 Gold 20,227 9,610 29,837
$1 Silver 108,522 45,431 153,953
50c Clad 77,242 41,530 118,772
3 Coin Set 22,588 n/a 22,588
Young Coll Set n/a 13,339 13,339
Coin & Medal n/a 17,997 17,997