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***Official Mint PR: Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins Available January 15 + Pricing + Pics***

GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
This issue gonna be flip city.....100 coin household limlit???? image


Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins Available January 15



WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin Program at 12 Noon (ET) on January 15, 2008.

Surcharges collected from the sale of Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee to further its work.

The Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins will be available in six individual coin options: a $5 gold coin, a silver dollar coin, and a half-dollar clad coin each available in proof and uncirculated versions. Also available will be a Three-Coin Proof Set, a Coin and Medal Set, and a Young Collector's Set. Additionally, later this year, the annual United States Mint American Legacy CollectionTM will feature a Bald Eagle Proof Silver Dollar.

The maximum mintage across 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. Household order limits will be in effect for the first 30 days for most products. Each product description includes information on that product's production and household limits.

Orders will be limited to 100 units per household for each of the individual proof and uncirculated coin options. Each of these six individual options comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a custom box with the program name.

Orders for the Bald Eagle Three-Coin Proof Set, which features one proof each of the $5 gold coin, the silver dollar coin and the clad half-dollar, will be limited to one per household. The coins are displayed in a custom presentation box containing a Certificate of Authenticity. This special set is limited to 25,000 units.

The Bald Eagle Coin and Medal Set features an uncirculated Bald Eagle Silver Dollar and bronze Bald Eagle Medal from the National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Medal Series. The set highlights the journey of the Bald Eagle from near extinction to its recent removal from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The Coin and Medal Set is limited to 50,000 units with a limit of five units per household.

The Bald Eagle Young Collector's Set, an option especially designed for children, features the uncirculated Bald Eagle Half-Dollar. This fun and educational option marks the return of the popular "Mint Kids" with a new adventure that teaches children about the recovery and restoration of our national emblem. Production of the Young Collector's Set will be based on the quantity of units ordered during the specified ordering period from January 15, 2008, to April 15, 2008.

Pricing and product limits for the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin options are as follows:

Option
Introductory Price
Regular Price
Household Limit/Product Limit

Proof $5 Gold Coin (EA1)
$294.95
$319.95
100/NA

Uncirculated $5 Gold Coin (EA2)
$284.95
$309.95
100/NA

Proof Silver Dollar (EA3)
$39.95
$43.95
100/NA

Uncirculated Silver Dollar (EA4)
$35.95
$37.95
100/NA

Proof Clad Half-Dollar (EA5)
$9.95
$10.95
100/NA

Uncirculated Clad Half-Dollar (EA6)
$7.95
$8.95
100/NA

Three-Coin Proof Set (EA7)
N/A
$369.95
One/25,000

Young Collector's Set (EA8)
N/A
$14.95
NA/Open Ordering Period Only

Coin and Medal Set (EA9)
N/A
$44.95
Five/50,000


Customers should be aware that two products were erroneously priced in the mail brochure. They are the Young Collector's Set and the Coin and Medal Set. However, the order form on the brochure is correct, and the insert that is provided explains the error.

The introductory sales period will end at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on February 14, 2008. Additionally, the Young Collector's Set will be available for purchase for a 90-day period ending on April 15.

The United States Mint will accept orders for the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin options at its secure web site, www.usmint.gov, or at 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) 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday.

If paying by credit card, customers should ensure that their credit card information remains current to avoid order processing delays. Orders placed with credit cards that expire before an order is shipped will be cancelled. To update credit card information after an order has been placed, customers should call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, any order placed prior to the official on-sale date and time, January 15, 12:00 Noon (ET), shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.



Contact: Press inquiries: Michael White (202) 354-7222
Customer Service information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468)

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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks....price increase all around...but that will not stop me from buying several of these babies...image
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    It is cheaper to buy the proofs in singles


    $344.85 vs. $369.95




    Dan
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    GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,505 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It is cheaper to buy the proofs in singles


    $344.85 vs. $369.95




    Dan >>



    That's because there's no introductory pricing on the 3 Proof set.

    Not sure why one would buy the set, unless of course PCGS/NGC have another "special designation" label planned. image
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    << <i>It is cheaper to buy the proofs in singles


    $344.85 vs. $369.95




    Dan >>



    That's because there's no introductory pricing on the 3 Proof set.

    Not sure why one would buy the set, unless of course PCGS/NGC have another "special designation" label planned. image >>



    The set has a limited mintage of only 25,000 boxes. For people that collect these in Original packaging, this is a big deal.
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    TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,169 ✭✭✭✭
    Plus one box is better then 3 boxes.....

    I always preferred 2 or 3 coin sets.....
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    CoinHuskerCoinHusker Posts: 5,034 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Proof $5 Gold Coin (EA1)
    $294.95
    $319.95
    100/NA

    Uncirculated $5 Gold Coin (EA2)
    $284.95
    $309.95
    100/NA
    >>




    image


    They'll be lucky to sell half of the 1000,000 limit on these at those prices. Ouch!
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    GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,505 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>It is cheaper to buy the proofs in singles


    $344.85 vs. $369.95




    Dan >>



    That's because there's no introductory pricing on the 3 Proof set.

    Not sure why one would buy the set, unless of course PCGS/NGC have another "special designation" label planned. image >>



    The set has a limited mintage of only 25,000 boxes. For people that collect these in Original packaging, this is a big deal. >>




    You're right, and if PCGS gives it a "special label, all the better!" image
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    CoinlearnerCoinlearner Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image Will get the silver dollars, that is it. Mintage and prices a bit much, currently. $25.00 for a box? Unless that 1 per household proof set 25,000k has possibilities. I don't see it.
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    CoinHuskerCoinHusker Posts: 5,034 ✭✭✭


    << <i> For people that collect these in Original packaging, this is a big deal. >>



    Then why do so many dealers trash original mint packaging? Storage space? If there's a premium for original packaging I wish more dealers would realize it. image
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    RarityRarity Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭
    Too expensive $5 gold regardless of options.
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Proof silver dollar... just one.... Cheers, RickO
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    ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 8,429 ✭✭✭✭✭
    To bad you can't get the medal w/o the set! They force you to buy the stinkin set, all I want is the medal.
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    aficionadoaficionado Posts: 2,309 ✭✭✭


    << <i>To bad you can't get the medal w/o the set! They force you to buy the stinkin set, all I want is the medal. >>



    Check the Mint website, under the Medals tab. That's probably the one you'll get, we'll have to see, thus you can buy a single medal.

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    aficionadoaficionado Posts: 2,309 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Too expensive $5 gold regardless of options. >>



    It's a 1/4 oz isn't it ??

    I think so. So the melt would be $220. I think this is a sign of things to come.

    I predict:
    Probably $1000 for AGE 1oz Proof
    $550 for the 1/2
    $300 for the 1/4
    $150 for the 1/10

    This is the down side of the increase in the price of Gold.

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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    The 3 coin proof set is not only more expensive but looks like this one is a limit of one per household. If you buy the singles you get 100 each.

    I am buying just one this time but for flippers thats a lot of boxes to deal with.
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    pf70collectorpf70collector Posts: 6,856 ✭✭✭
    I will buy one of each because I think they are good designs. I wish they would offer a 3 coin set.
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    RarityRarity Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    I predict:
    Probably $1000 for AGE 1oz Proof
    $550 for the 1/2
    $300 for the 1/4
    $150 for the 1/10

    This is the down side of the increase in the price of Gold. >>





    And a NEW KEY coin (2008 AGE) is in the making
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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I will buy one of each because I think they are good designs. I wish they would offer a 3 coin set. >>



    They do it just cost's more. $369.95 according to the list in the first post.
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    These 3 coin sets should be designated as such, if submitted in unopened box....PCGS I know you don't like to deal with all those boxes, but it's only a MAX of 25,000. Thank You for your considerations on this set:&ltimage
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    Might have missed it, but does anyone have pics of these? I probably will get the 3 coin set only.

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    moonshinemoonshine Posts: 1,039 ✭✭
    I asked that question too - evidently no real pics released yet. stupid mint.
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    By the way Goldbully...great info...that's why I joined these boards!
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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mints website now has the items in the Upcoming product schedule....
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
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    nurmalernurmaler Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭
    image
    NICE!
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    ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,669 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Then why do so many dealers trash original mint packaging? Storage space? If there's a premium for original packaging I wish more dealers would realize it. >>

    There's certainly a premium for original packaging when it comes to empty 1999 Silver Proof Set cases.
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    << <i>I asked that question too - evidently no real pics released yet. stupid mint. >>



    Real Pics are at the Mint now. Search under 2008 Bald Eagle.

    All offerings now have real pics.
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    GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    imageimage

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    Coin and Medal Set

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    GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,505 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>image
    NICE! >>



    Very nice!! I hope PCGS has a special designation label for the set. image
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    << <i>To bad you can't get the medal w/o the set! They force you to buy the stinkin set, all I want is the medal. >>



    I think the medal will be available long after the sets are gone. Since there's no way of knowing when these would be delivered. I'll just have to wait to pick up some silver $ on the bay. Leaving next week for warmer weather and to bring my wife back to the U.S., but won't be back until Easter. With those big mintages, the prices will drop for coins graded 69 sooner or later.


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    ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,669 ✭✭✭
    I like these. I don't think they'll be flipperriffic with those mintages, though. The three-coin set limited to 25,000 could be a winner.
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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>To bad you can't get the medal w/o the set! They force you to buy the stinkin set, all I want is the medal. >>



    I think the medal will be available long after the sets are gone. Since there's no way of knowing when these would be delivered. I'll just have to wait to pick up some silver $ on the bay. Leaving next week for warmer weather and to bring my wife back to the U.S., but won't be back until Easter. With those big mintages, the prices will drop for coins graded 69 sooner or later. >>



    The medal has been available since 2003 & can be purchased seperately. It was part of the 2003 National Wildlife Refugee Series....

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    aficionadoaficionado Posts: 2,309 ✭✭✭
    I Say the 3-coin set doen't last a week.

    AND

    All the coins are sold before the price increase. (1 Month).

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    GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,505 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I Say the 3-coin set doen't last a week.

    AND

    All the coins are sold before the price increase. (1 Month). >>



    I'll go along with you.

    Anyone else care to chime in?
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    Agreed, I was going to ignore this offering but I think I will be buying a couple of these....
    Derek

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    No gold for me - but one each proof silver dollar and clad half..... but why didn't the Mint include a 2-coin set of these along with all the other combinations they've come up with..... very disappointing!
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    57loaded57loaded Posts: 4,967 ✭✭✭
    they are beautiful coins.

    I will get a small amount, maybe a set, too
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    NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,040 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the designs.
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    GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can't wait to get FLBuffalo's take on these coins!!!! image

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    OPAOPA Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>but why didn't the Mint include a 2-coin set of these along with all the other combinations they've come up with..... very disappointing! >>



    They need to save a few coins for the Legacy Set.image
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,698 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The dollar is nice, but the chicks are butt ugly on the half. They made the egg the focal point - what's with that? I do like the reverse, or is it the obverse? The gold is ho-hummmmmm...

    I'll go for the dollar.
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    Buy the proof set!! Before the repricing. If there still there. The set will be gone quick!!
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    FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The dollar is nice, but the chicks are butt ugly on the half. They made the egg the focal point - what's with that? I >>




    If any flippers buy quantities of the half dollar, the egg will serve as a handy indicator of price appreciation. When the egg hatches - so will the value awaken from it's hopeful slumber.

    hint : as the egg will be metal - it will not be harmed by anyone sitting on it for long periods

    image

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    aficionadoaficionado Posts: 2,309 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>but why didn't the Mint include a 2-coin set of these along with all the other combinations they've come up with..... very disappointing! >>



    They need to save a few coins for the Legacy Set.image >>



    I'll expand on that thought..

    For the Silver $1:
    25,000 for the 3 coin set (Proof) and
    50,000 for the Legacy (proof) and
    50,000 for the coin and medal set (Unc.)

    Leaves
    375,000 singles to be split between Unc. and Proofs.

    Not to interested in the Half Dollar. It's not even Silver. I'll get a couple, but that's it.

    As for the Gold:
    25,000 goes to the 3 coin set leaving 75,000 singles split between Proof and Unc.



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