It is interesting to note that the American Bald Eagle coin designs were issued back in December 5^th, 2007, however the U.S. Mint kept the coins closed for sale until recently, and namely until January 15^th.

Three coins were issued to tribute the American Bald Eagle this year. These are: the $5 gold coin, the $1 silver coin as well as the half-dollar clad coin. The coins are also introduced in unique commemorative Proof and Uncirculated versions. Below you may find the information regarding the prices and order placing, as well as images of the coins.

The half-dollar clad American Bald Eagle

The design of the coins' obverse is attributed to Donna Weaver with Charles Vickers sculpting. Joseph Menna was the one to sculpt the half-dollar's reverse and Susan Gamble was the one to design it.

There is a total of 750,000 coins issued for both proof and uncirculated versions. Here are the prices for the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins:

*Note that the prices mentioned here are introductory that last from 12:00 p.m. (ET) on January 15, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. (ET) on February 14, 2008. It is worth mentioning that after the February 14^th, the price of each coin will go up by $1.00. Also note that the prices mentioned here include a $3 surcharge for the American Eagle Foundation.

$1 silver American Bald Eagle

The designer of coin's obverse was Joel Iskowitz and Don Everhart was the one to sculpture it. The reverse of the $1 silver coin was sculpted by Jim Licaretz and it comes from a copy of the first Great Seal of the United States that was issued in the period between 1782 and 1841.

The mintage is limited to 500,000 pieces of the $1 silver coin for proof and uncirculated versions. Here are the prices for the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins:

* Note that the prices mentioned here are introductory that last from 12:00 p.m. (ET) on January 15, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. (ET) on February 14, 2008. It is worth mentioning that after the February 14^th, the Proof Silver Dollar will have a price of $43.95 and the Uncirculated Silver Dollar will be available at $37.95. Also note that the prices mentioned here include a $10 surcharge for the American Eagle Foundation.

$5 gold American Bald Eagle

The sculpture of the coin's obverse was Phebe Hemphill and its designer was Susan Gamble. As for the reverse - its sculptor was Don Everhart. The reverse comes from an illustration of 1903 engraved Great Seal of the United States.

A total of 100,000 of the $5 gold coin was issued for the proof and uncirculated versions. Here are the prices for the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins

* Note that the prices mentioned here are introductory that last from 12:00 p.m. (ET) on January 15, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. (ET) on February 14, 2008. It is worth mentioning that after the February 14^th, the Proof $5 Gold coin will be available for $319.95 and the Uncirculated $5 Gold coin will have a price of $309.95.

Also note that the prices mentioned here include a $35 surcharge for the American Eagle Foundation.

2008 American Bald Eagle Sets

Besides the coins mentioned above, the U.S. Mint also offers for sale the following sets:

It's interesting to note that this year the Bald Eagle Proof Silver Dollar will be presented by the annual United States Mint American Legacy Collection.

The law liable for the 2008 American Bald Eagle coins as well as mintage limits

Public Law 108-486, the American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act, prepared all that is required for the new coins, which are to honor:

The significance of the Bald Eagle as "the national symbol of the United States, to America's lands, waterways, and skies";

The 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

As the national symbol of the United States, the Bald Eagle was assigned at the Second Continental Congress by the Founding Fathers on June 20, 1782.