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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The non-profit
American Eagle Foundation (http://www.eagles.org/) announced today that the
United States Mint's 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins continue to be a
popular seller, but emphasized that time is quickly running out for collectors
to obtain a special part of American history.
The gold five-dollar, silver dollar and clad half-dollar coin collection
will no longer be sold again by the Mint after December 12, 2008
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwZ_yKfr4Ws).
The unique commemoratives officially celebrate the bald eagle's comeback to
America's skies and the upcoming 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species
Act on Dec. 28th.
"This is the last chance for collectors and investors to order these
beautiful and historical precious metal coins from the federal government,"
said AEF president Al Cecere. "After December 12th, they'll only be available
from coin dealers and shopping networks at much higher prices."
A surcharge from the sale of all three legal tender coins benefits a
special endowment fund dedicated to protecting America's bald eagles for the
future generations. To date, the coins have generated $7 million for that
fund, managed by the Dollywood based conservation group.
"They make perfect Christmas and birthday gifts for conservation, outdoor
and nature minded people, as well as corporate awards and premiums," Cecere
stated. "They're also ideal collectibles for eagle lovers and military
veterans."
Only about 29,000 gold, 127,000 silver and 436,000 clad coins remain in
the limited edition that features natural eagle designs and historic emblems
never before available on U.S. coinage. There's no household order limit.
Orders can be placed online at the United States Mint website
(http://www.usmint.gov/) and by phone at 800-USA-MINT (800-872-6468).
The half-dollar piece, offered for only $8.95 (uncirculated) and $10.95
(proof), features the stately image and name of the famous free-flying
educational bald eagle "Challenger" often seen flying during the singing of
the Star Spangled Banner at professional and college baseball and football
sports events (http://www.eagles.org/aefsplash/).
"Some coins are already selling on eBay, ShopNBC and Home Shopping Network
at double the present government price," said Cecere. "The opportunity to buy
them at the lower U.S. Mint prices will soon be gone forever."
SOURCE American Eagle Foundation
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