Bald Eagle Commemorative Gold Five Dollar Coin
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 2008
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 108-486
Background
Recipient Organization: American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee
Surcharges from the program are authorized to be paid to the American Eagle Foundation of Tennessee for the purposes of continuing its work to save and protect Bald Eagles nationally.Commemorative Coin Surcharges
Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.
Characteristics
Obverse Inscriptions
• LIBERTY
• IN GOD WE TRUST
• 2008
Reverse Inscriptions
• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• FIVE DOLLARS
• E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
Weight: 8.359 grams nominal
Diameter: 0.850 inches (± 0.003 inches)
Composition: 90% gold, 10% alloy
Mintage Limit: 100,000 (across all product options)
Artist Information
Obverse- Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Susan Gamble
- Sculptor: Don Everhart, Sculptor-Engraver