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2008 Bald Eagle 90% Silver Dollar - Proof - OGP

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Year: 2008
Mint(s): San Francisco
Composition: 90% Silver
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mintage: 500,000

Stock Status: Available

Product Code: 16214

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America's Most Iconic Silver Dollar: The 2008 Proof Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle is the enduring symbol of America's greatness. With the election just around the corner, American patriotism is being celebrated from sea to shining sea. Regardless of which candidate wins; one thing is certain...America is the greatest nation on the planet. And we can't think of a better way to celebrate your national pride than with the 2008 Bald Eagle Silver Dollar in gorgeous collectors proof. The Bald Eagle is not only our nation's official bird, but it is also one of the most iconic and recognizable images of the United States of America (second only to the American Flag and perhaps the Statue of Liberty).

With the Bald Eagle's iconic position in our nation's hearts and minds, it is shocking to many that we almost let them become extinct! During the 1960's it was estimated that there were as few as 400 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles in the United States of America (down from over 100,000). This massive drop in population was a direct result of the poaching and habitat destruction that was running rampant across the nation. Thankfully, America woke up and was able to right the ship in the nick of time. Not only did we successfully bring back the Bald Eagle from the endangered species list, we actually decided to honor the momentous occasion with our nation's birds very own silver dollar!

The year 2008 marked the 35th Anniversary of the 1973 Endangered Species Act and in honor of this momentous piece of legislation, the United States Mint released a very special coin: the Bald Eagle Silver Dollar! Coin Highlights: Minted in stunning 90% silver Collector's Quality Proof Condition Extremely Limited Mintage of just 294,601! The coin is encapsulated in its original government packaging Obverse: Depicts an adult Bald Eagle gliding majestically through the American skies, with the inscriptions of 'Liberty', 'In God We Trust', and '2008' Reverse: Features a design based on a replica of the Great Seal of the United States that was used between 1782 and 1841. It also has the inscriptions of "United States of America" and 'One Dollar' Guaranteed by the United States Mint and will come with an official U.S. Mint Certificate of Authenticity

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