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½ Dollar American Bald Eagle
2008 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
The Bald Eagle “Challenger” with an American flag in the background. “Challenger” is a non-releasable Bald Eagle who has been trained to free fly at major events during the National Anthem.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS CHALLENGER
UNUM
UNITED
STATES of
AMERICA
S
HALF DOLLAR
Engraver: Charles Lessie Vickers
Designer: Donna Weaver
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2008 Bald Eagle Half Dollar represented the first commemorative half dollar issued since 2003. The coin was issued as part of the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin Program, authorized to celebrate the recovery of the Bald Eagle species and the 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. The two other coins issued for the program were a $5 gold coin and silver dollar.The Bald Eagle Half Dollars were minted at the San Francisco Mint in proof and uncirculated versions. The coins were sold individually or included in two specially issued sets. The Bald Eagle Commemorative 3 Coin Proof Set, contained proof versions of the half dollar, silver dollar, and $5 gold coins. The Bald Eagle Commemorative Young Collector’s Set contained the uncirculated version of the half dollar and educational information for younger collectors.
The maximum authorized mintage for the half dollar across all options was 750,00. All coins of the program included a surcharge payable to the American Eagle Foundation for the continuation of their work.
2008-P Uncirculated Bald Eagle Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $7.95
Regular Price: $8.95
Final Mintage: 120,180
2008-P Proof Bald Eagle Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.95
Regular Price: $10.95
Final Mintage: 220,577
Interesting fact
The American Bald Eagle ½ Dollar coin from 2008 features a unique design, with a bald eagle perched on a branch, looking out towards the horizon. The coin's design was created by artist and sculptor, John Mercanti, who was also the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 S | 220577 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (American Bald Eagle) 2008 coin.
