[TN-Bird] Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins

Fellow Tennessee Birders,
Many of you are familiar with the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins.  Congress 
designated that surcharges from U.S. Mint sales go to the American Eagle 
Foundation (AEF) of Pigeon Forge, TN.  Over $7 million had been raised through 
October 31, with a potential of another $3.5 million to go into an endowment 
fund, called the American Eagle Fund.   Earnings from the Fund will support 
competitive grants for perpetual nationwide support of Bald Eagle:  
conservation, monitoring, and education projects. U.S Mint sales end on 
December 12.   It is an ideal season for all of us, and our interest friends, 
to purchase several of these increasingly valuable Coins.  See the following 
AEF news release for more details.  

Bob Hatcher
TOS Conservation Policy Co-Chair, and
Chairman, AEF Bald Eagle Grant Advisory Team (BEGAT), and
Retired TWRA Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Coordinator (1978 - 2001)
Brentwood, TN

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Gold & Silver United States Mint Bald Eagle Coin Sales To  End Dec. 12th
Popular Selling Commemoratives Celebrate Eagle’s Comeback & Upcoming 35th 
Anniversary Of Endangered Species Act
Only 29,000 Gold & 127,000 Silver Coins Left In Limited Edition

Last Chance Opportunity For Collectors, Dealers, Investors, Retailers & Banks
$7 Million Already Raised For Future Eagle Care & Recovery

Pigeon Forge, TN, Nov. 19, 2008 -- 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 the upcoming 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act 
on Dec. 28th. 
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"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".                       
                
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For additional information, media may contact Al Cecere of American Eagle 
Foundation (865-256-0372, savetheeagle@xxxxxxx) or United States Mint 
(202-354-7222).

Web site:  http://www.eagles.org/
http://www.usmint.gov/
http://www.eagles.org/aefsplash/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwZ_yKfr4Ws 




 
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