Did you know that each time you purchase Bald Eagle Coins directly from the US Mint a portion of the price is used to aid the future care of Bald Eagles?
It’s true. Each product option includes a certain surcharge which goes to the American Eagle Foundation. The Clad 50c coins include a $3 surcharge, the $1 Silver coins include a $10 surcharge, and the $5 Gold coins include a $35 surcharge. In total, the commemorative coin program has the potential of generating over $10 million for the foundation.
The AEF is headquartered at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. They helped to spearhead the legislation which authorized the commemorative coin program, along with members of the Tennessee Congressional delegation.
The American Bald Eagle Recovery & National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 4116) was signed into law in December 2004. Coins went on sale January 15, 2008 and are expected to continue until the end of the year.