The 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin Program

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The Bald Eagle, nearing the brink of extinction just 35 years ago, has made remarkable progress and is still expanding its presence throughout our Nation's lands and skies. Public Law 108-486, signed by President George W. Bush on December 23, 2004, calls for the United States Mint to mint and issue three commemorative coins that celebrate the encouraging recovery of the Bald Eagle species, the 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the removal of the Bald Eagle from the Endangered Species List.

In 1782, the Second Continental Congress selected the Bald Eagle as our National Emblem of the United States and made it the centerpiece of the Great Seal of the United States. The majestic Bald Eagle has come to symbolize America's freedom, strength and democracy.

Bald Eagles were once abundant throughout our Nation. But poaching, habitat destruction, pesticides, and food source contamination took their toll, reducing the population from approximately 100,000 nesting pairs at the founding of our Nation to just over 400 nesting pairs in the early 1960's.

The path to recovery took the efforts of governments, private organizations, and citizens determined to save our National emblem. The ban on the use of certain pesticides in 1972, the protections provided under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and efforts such as captive breeding and nest watch programs, provided the vital protection that the Bald Eagles needed to survive. The success of this recovery effort culminated in the removal of the Bald Eagle from the Endangered Species List in 2007. About 10,000 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles can now be found throughout the continental United States.

The Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin Program consists of three coins – a $5 gold coin, a silver dollar, and a half-dollar clad coin – available in both proof and uncirculated conditions. Surcharges from the program are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee for the purposes of continuing its work to save and protect Bald Eagles nationally.

The maximum mintages across all product options for these commemorative coins are limited to 100,000 for the $5 gold coin, 500,000 for the silver dollar, and 750,000 for the half-dollar.

Bald Eagle $5 Gold Coins

Weight: 8.359 grams nominal
Diameter: 0.850 inches (± 0.003 inches)
Composition: 90% gold, 10% alloy
Mintage Limit: 100,000 (across all product options)


Bald Eagle Silver Dollars

Weight: 26.730 grams nominal
Diameter: 1.500 inches (± 0.003 inches)
Composition: 90% silver, 10% alloy
Mintage Limit: 500,000 (across all product options)


Bald Eagle Half-dollars

Weight: 11.340 grams (± 0.454)
Diameter: 1.205 inches (± 0.002 inches)
Composition: 8.33% nickel, balance copper
Mintage Limit: 750,000 (across all product options)

Date of issue: January 15 2008

American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act is a Public Law #108-486, passed into Law on December 23 2004. The U.S.Mint can issue these coins until end of 1-year period beginning on January 1 2008.

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$5 2008 Bald Eagle Gold Coins

America’s strength, freedom, and democracy are all symbolized in the image of a Bald Eagle soaring through our spacious skies. The Bald Eagle’s proud bearing has adorned the Great Seal of the United States since 1782, representing to the world the American values of courage, spirit, and equality.

This national treasure came perilously close to extinction. But years of legal protection, hard work, and vigilance have joined to ensure its survival. Once a rare sight, the Bald Eagle population is now so robust that it no longer needs the protection of the Endangered Species Act, though other protections are still in place. Click here for more information about this program.

This proof $5 gold coin obverse features two young eaglets resting on a branch in their natural habitat. The reverse depicts an image of the current Great Seal of the United States as engraved in 1903. Join the United States Mint in commemorating the majesty of our national symbol and its remarkable restoration to our Nation’s lands, waterways and skies.

The Bald Eagle $5 Gold Coin is limited to a total of 100,000 coins (across all product options).

Surcharges from the sale of this coin are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its works.

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$1 2008 Bald Eagle Silver Coins

America’s strength, freedom, and democracy are all symbolized in the image of a Bald Eagle soaring through our spacious skies. The Bald Eagle’s proud bearing has adorned the Great Seal of the United States since 1782, representing to the world the American values of courage, spirit, and equality.

This national treasure came perilously close to extinction. But years of legal protection, hard work, and vigilance have joined to ensure its survival. Once a rare sight, the Bald Eagle population is now so robust that it no longer needs the protection of the Endangered Species Act, though other protections are still in place. Click here for more information about this program.

The obverse of this proof silver dollar coin portrays a mature Bald Eagle soaring in flight, with its majestic wings spread. The reverse of the silver dollar coin features the original rendition of the Great Seal of the United States that was in use from 1782 to 1841. Join the United States Mint in commemorating the majesty of our national symbol and its remarkable restoration to our Nation’s lands, waterways and skies.

The Bald Eagle Silver Dollar Coin is limited to a total of 500,000 coins (across all product options).

Surcharges from the sale of this coin are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its works.

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Half-Dollar 2008 Bald Eagle Clad Coins

The obverse of this proof clad half-dollar coin depicts two baby eaglets at about two to three days in age, settled in a nest surrounding an unhatched egg. The reverse features the famous eagle "Challenger" with the American flag in the background. Join the United States Mint in commemorating the majesty of our national symbol and its remarkable restoration to our Nation’s lands, waterways and skies.

The Bald Eagle Clad Half-Dollar Coin is limited to a total of 750,000 coins (across all product options).

Surcharges from the sale of this coin are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its works.

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2008 Bald Eagle Three-Coin Set

This product is limited to 25,000 units, and includes the proof $5 gold coin, proof silver dollar and proof clad half-dollar. The $5 gold coin obverse features two young eaglets resting on a branch in their natural habitat. The reverse depicts an image of the current Great Seal of the United States as engraved in 1903. The obverse of the silver dollar coin portrays a mature Bald Eagle soaring in flight, with its majestic wings spread while the reverse features the original rendition of the Great Seal of the United States that was in use from 1782 to 1841. The clad half-dollar coin obverse depicts two baby eaglets at about two to three days in age, settled in a nest surrounding an unhatched egg. The reverse features the famous eagle "Challenger" with the American flag in the background. Join the United States Mint in commemorating the majesty of our national symbol and its remarkable restoration to our Nation's lands, waterways and skies.

The Bald Eagle $5 Gold Coin is limited to a total of 100,000 coins (across all product options), the Bald Eagle Silver Dollar Coin is limited to a total of 500,000 coins (across all product options), and the Bald Eagle Clad Half-Dollar Coin is limited to a total of 750,000 coins (across all options).

Special set limit information: This product is limited to 25,000 units. To ensure the broadest and most fair access to the 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins, a limit of 1 unit per household is in effect during the first thirty (30) days of this product's release. At the end of the initial thirty-day period, and each thirty-day period thereafter, the United States Mint will re-evaluate this limit and either extend, adjust or remove it.

Surcharges from the sale of this coin are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its works.

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2008 Bald Eagle Young Collector's Set

The Bald Eagle Young Collector’s Set highlights the Bald Eagle uncirculated clad half-dollar. This fun and educational package is geared toward the children in your life and brings back the popular “Mint Kids” on a new adventure, learning about the recovery and restoration of our national emblem.

The clad half-dollar coin obverse depicts two baby eaglets at about two to three days in age, settled in a nest surrounding an unhatched egg. The reverse features the famous eagle ‘Challenger’ with the American flag in the background. Join the United States Mint in commemorating the majesty of our national symbol and its remarkable restoration to our Nation’s lands, waterways and skies.

The Bald Eagle Clad Half-Dollar Coin is limited to a total of 750,000 coins (across all options).

Surcharges from the sale of this coin are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its works.

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2008 Bald Eagle Coin and Medal Set

The Bald Eagle Coin and Medal Set is limited to 50,000 units and features a Bald Eagle uncirculated silver dollar and a bronze Bald Eagle medal from the National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Medal Series. This informative set highlights the journey of the Bald Eagle from near extinction to its recent removal from the Endangered Species List and its important role as our national emblem.

The obverse of the silver dollar coin portrays a mature Bald Eagle soaring in flight, with its majestic wings spread while the reverse features the original rendition of the Great Seal of the United States that was in use from 1782 to 1841. The obverse of the bronze medal honors President Theodore Roosevelt and the reverse design depicts a Bald Eagle in flight with a treetop background, and the inscription "BALD EAGLE" at the top right. Join the United States Mint in commemorating the majesty of our national symbol and its remarkable restoration to our Nation’s lands, waterways and skies.

The Bald Eagle Silver Dollar Coin is limited to a total of 500,000 coins (across all product options)

Surcharges from the sale of this coin are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its works.

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There is set a deadline for ordering coins included in that program! It is December 12 2008.
Here official info of US Mint released on October 14 2008.

Last Chance to Order Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins

Dec. 12 Set as Deadline to Order Coins Honoring Recovery of Our National Emblem

WASHINGTON - Time is running out to order Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins. The United States Mint announced today that it will stop sales of the coins struck to celebrate the recovery of our national emblem, the American Bald Eagle, on Dec. 12, 2008, at 5 p.m. (ET). Surcharges collected from the sale of these coins are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its work.

Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin options still available include proof and uncirculated versions of a gold coin with a denomination of $5, a silver dollar coin and a half-dollar clad coin. A Coin and Medal Set, featuring an uncirculated Bald Eagle Silver Dollar and a bronze Bald Eagle Medal from the National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Medal Series, also is available. Individual coin options include a Certificate of Authenticity.

The Bald Eagle Proof Silver Dollar Coin also will be available in the 2008 United States Mint American Legacy Collection®, one of the star attractions in the United States Mint's Gift Catalog scheduled for release in late October.

The maximum mintage for all Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin options, including sets, is limited to 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 silver dollar coins and 750,000 clad half-dollars. There is no order limit on these options.

Itemized pricing information for the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins is as follows:

Option Price
Proof $5 Gold Coin (EA1) $319.95
Uncirculated $5 Gold Coin (EA2) $309.95
Proof Silver Dollar (EA3) $43.95
Uncirculated Silver Dollar (EA4) $37.95
Proof Clad Half-Dollar (EA5) $10.95
Uncirculated Clad Half-Dollar (EA6) $8.95
Coin and Medal Set (EA6) $44.95
American Legacy Collection (AL2) $100.00


To make the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin options part of your coin collection, visit the United States Mint's secure Web site at http://www.usmint.gov" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, or call the toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may place their orders by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday.

Customers paying by credit card should ensure that their information remains current to avoid order processing delays. Orders made with credit cards that expire before the products are shipped will be cancelled. After an order has been placed, customers may update credit card information at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

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