United States ½ Dollar, 2008

American Bald Eagle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States United States
Currency Dollar (1785 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 50 Cents
Year 2008
Ruler Federal republic (1776–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel clad copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.34
Diameter (mm) 30.6
Thickness (mm) 2

Description

50 Cents from United States. Issued in 2008. Struck in Copper-nickel clad copper. Measures 30.6 mm and weighs 11.34 g.

Obverse
Two baby eaglets and an egg within a Bald Eagle nest.
Reverse
The Bald Eagle “Challenger” with an American flag in the background. “Challenger” is a non-releasable Bald Eagle who has been trained to free fly at major events during the National Anthem.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
2008 S 120.2K € 15,00 39%
2008 S 220.6K € 14,00 Proof 78%

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