2008 Bald Eagle Proof Clad Half-Dollar Coin (EA5)

This national treasure came perilously close to extinction. But years of legal protection, hard work, and vigilance have joined to ensure its survival. Once a rare sight, the Bald Eagle population is now so robust that it no longer needs the protection of the Endangered Species Act, though other protections are still in place. Click here for more information about Bald Eagle Program.

The obverse of this proof clad half-dollar coin depicts two baby eaglets at about two to three days in age, settled in a nest surrounding an unhatched egg. The reverse features the famous eagle "Challenger" with the American flag in the background. Join the United States Mint in commemorating the majesty of our national symbol and its remarkable restoration to our Nation's lands, waterways and skies.