5 Dollars (Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem) 2008 front 5 Dollars (Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem) 2008 back
5 Dollars (Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem) 2008 photo
© U S Mint

5 Dollars Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem

2008 year
Gold (.900) 8.359 g 21.6 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
8.359 g
Diameter
21.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#93138
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Great Seal of the United States.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
W
FIVE DOLLARS

Translation: Out of Many, One

Engraver: Don Everhart

Edge

Reeded

Comment

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. The United States Mint is authorized 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.

Interesting fact

The Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem coin is a unique piece of currency that was minted in 2008 to commemorate the recovery of the bald eagle, a symbol of American strength and freedom. The coin is made of 90% gold and weighs 8.359 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 W 59269 - - - - - -

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