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What do ya think of these? I'll probably grab 1 or 2 proof's at the introductory offer of $39.95, just because. I got the US Mint flyer today and the coin looks pretty good.

http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/inde...release&ID=858

http://www.coinpage.com/images/coinsa/usa0578s.jpg

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Bump. I was going to ask your opinions on this offering, too.

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I'm buying 2 proofs tomorrow morning for the introductory offer of 39.95.
I always like to buy two of anything, so if I like them, I can sell one and keep one. Good value? Who knows?

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Are those 1/4 oz?

Attachment 39106

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It doesn't tell you the content anywhere, does it?
And what does "Clad" mean? Plated?

The silver is being offered at about 2.5 times the spot price..... so I don't know about this.

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Check the website in the morning. I believe the gold bald eagle is a 22k 1/4 oz
I like the silver baldie

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"Clad" means there is no silver. It has a copper core with nickel surfaces. It is the standard construction for the circulating US dimes, quarters and half dollars.

Don't waste your time buying one. :thumpdown

The bald eagle silver dollar looks really nice.

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The $5 commemoratives are usually 1/4 ounce of gold. It is funny that the web site doesn't specify it anywhere that I can see.

The gold coin has a nice design but I like the silver dollar better.

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I'm not promoting these as the next great investment but here are the specifics on them as they go on sale today.
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/...tion=BaldEagle

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The $5 commemoratives all have the same specs as the old half eagles ($5). So, 22k (or is it .900 pure?), 0.24187 ounces of pure gold.

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Am I missing something or do these not say gold (or silver) on them? I know this might be silly, but I want my gold coins to be stamped saying "gold" or whatever.

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The Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins will be available in six individual coin options: a $5 gold coin, a silver dollar coin, and a half-dollar clad coin each available in proof and uncirculated versions. Also available will be a Three-Coin Proof Set, a Coin and Medal Set, and a Young Collector's Set. Additionally, later this year, the annual United States Mint American Legacy Collection<SUP>TM</SUP> will feature a Bald Eagle Proof Silver Dollar.

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Typically the $5 gold coin is 1/10 of an ounce. Doubt they would change that weight for one coin.

Not a bargin in my book.

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Just went to their website, and found the following:

"Because of a transition in service providers, the United States Mint online catalog is currently unavailable. We expect the online catalog to be back in service within the next couple of days. In the interim, our toll-free customer service number will continue to be available to our customers.

To place an order, or to inquire about the status of an order, please call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Customer Service Representatives will be available to assist you from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (ET), seven days a week. Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may place orders and inquiries through TTY at 1-888-321-MINT (6468), Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET).

The Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin Program will be available for sale as scheduled, starting January 15, 2008, at 12:00 noon (ET). You may place orders via our toll-free numbers and through mail order. Information about the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin product options and household limit information can be found in our press release in our online press room."

Thinking about buying the three coin proof set, with one per household this may be worth it.

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As turner-son said, $5 commemoratives all have the same composition and gold content as the old (pre-1933) gold coins, or .2418 oz, a little bit less than 1/4 ozt.

The silver commemorative dollars are the same composition and silver content as old Morgan and Peace dollars, which is .77xx ozt of 90% silver.

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Would you guys please hang up the damn phone! I can't get through with you calling over and over. :rant:

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not me, i haven't even tried yet!

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Can't get through either. Wonder if their phone system is screwed as well?:sarcasm:

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Something seems fishy to me.....The website goes down at 11:45 and you can't get through on the phones either.??? I was just planning on picking up a couple of silver dollars for myself. I bet by the time I get through they will all be gone and the dealers will have them on Ebay for twice the price!!!

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I was able to get through by pushing number 2

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Did they let you place an order on that line???

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Has anybody had any success with a purchase yet? I been trying for six hours to get through with no luck. Pressing two don't work. Pressing 0 gets you nowhere too.
I think it’s a scam. Our government at work.

bf

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No luck here. Been trying since 1pm.

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Do they take phone orders 24/7?

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I got mine by pressing 2, Yes they took the order.

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They are open 7 days a week from 8:00 am 'til midnight.


I ordered mine on my lunch break today at about noon. It took me 25 minutes and at least 50 redials to get through. I've never said "one" so many times in such a short period.

I ordered myself the 3 coin proof set. I can't wait to get these :) I don't really care if they end up selling at a higher premium or not. I just think they are really gorgeous coins.

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Prime time TV started up on the right coast and I finally was able to get through. Got four proof silver Bald Eagles.
Woo-Woo!!

BF

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The gold coin looks nice, but a 1/4 ounce is just to small for me.

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Finally got through after 8 hours of calling. Those khacksukers kept me on hold for 45 minutes and then told me they were closed.:banghead:

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That would make me mad too. Which one are you trying to get?

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The set of 3 and maybe 10 proof silver dollars

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Finally got through. I've had more pleasant experiences in a dentist's chair.:no_ma:

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There seems to be strong popularity on this series. I'm not sure which coins will sell out first, but it's looking good to sell out quickly.
Maybe those that love US Mint products have been holding cash from the abandoned Spouse and Plat 10th series have turned to this one?
Also, I think, with a 100 per household limit on these...the Home Shopping network and dealers will be snapping them up, since the last two series were only 1 per household.

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The silver dollar is 90% silver and the Half Dollar is 40% silver clad.

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Still took 35 minutes to get to place my order at 10:30 pm EST on Jan. 16. The proof silver dollars are on "6 weeks back order".

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Looks like the first order number is 27801500.
My number is 27802xxx. It's pretty low.
I bought the silver dollar proofs and a clad half.

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Telephone lines still slammed this AM (Thursday). After 6-8 tries, I did hit #2 and was able to order without problems through the order tracking line. I got 2 silver proofs. The lady who took my order told me that they are still slammed with orders on the series.

I hope they can figure how to get their act together, the 06 reverse proofs, the Liberty gold spouse and now this.

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I think the 3 coin set is a no brainer. Only one per household. Only 25000 made. Get it if you don't get anything else from the series.

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Actually I believe it's the same as the traditional half-eagle ($5 gold piece) like the ones the US made before FDR stole all the gold. Which would make it 90% gold, 8.359 grams, net 0.24187 troy ounces pure gold.

(Which reminds me of a pet peeve of mine--an "eagle" is properly ten dollars. The system was originally, ten mills to the cent, ten cents to the dime [have you noticed the word "dime" is actually stamped on the coin?], ten dimes to the dollar, ten dollars to the eagle (and extended in the late 1800s to ten eagles to the union). Calling all bullion coins regardless of weight, nominal denomination, or the metal they are made of "eagles" is basically a modern-day bogosity.)

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Bald Eagle Half-dollars

Weight: 11.340 grams (� 0.454)
Diameter: 1.205 inches (� 0.002 inches)
Composition: 8.33% nickel, balance copper
Mintage Limit: 750,000 (across all product options)

NO SILVER WHAT SO EVER ! ! ! :rant: :rant: :rant:

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I suspect these will be a hotter item on ebay than most typical commemoratives simply because the word 'eagle' is in the title. Anyone searching for SAEs or GAEs is bound to stumble upon these sets in their search. Other commemorative coins or sets won't be seen unless you are searching for them specifically. I'm glad I ordered my 3 coin set. It's a shame I couldn't order 2.

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I believe about 35,000 orders have been taken so far.
The 3 coin sets will be toast in a few days, if not already. Next, the silver proof will sellout, with dealers buying a hunderd at a pop and the 25,000 that got eaten up in the set.
The 1st spouse series (except the Liberty, which I still have faith in)) and the platinum 10th anniversary sets are a big flop! The Bald Eagle seems to be the next mint sensation, so you better grab a couple silver proof's soon to throw in the hoard! I think it's a good bet! :wink:

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Me too. I bought 20.:s9:

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Got through at 8 am yesterday, still had to wait about 15 minutes, ordered the set and one extra proof. Maybe I should have ordered more, but they seemed pretty pricey for one ounce of silver....

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I just picked up 1 silver dollar proof and 1 uncirculated. I'm more of a bullion person but enjoy collecting some of the nicer silver dollars. This one imo is the nicest one since the 2001 Buffalo.

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Dont feel bad if you that seemed pricey for one ounce of silver. I just picked up a Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle from a coin show today.

Wouldn't it be easier to just send in a order to the Mint via mail? I got tired of trying to get through and just mailed in my order for the 3 coin proof set.

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That's why I ordered the three coin set, I was hesitant about ordering the one reverse proof set I got from the mint for a whopping $100 and now I reaize that I should have bought all I could!:bull-buddy-icon:

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Decided to pick up a proof dollar and 3-coin set. The website is quoting a March 1st shipping date.

The proof is for me (love the way it looks!) and the set will hopefully go for a profit on Ebay in a few months. :wink:

Memories of the 20-year Eagle bullion sets are still in my head. :wink:

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I believe there is close to 80,000 orders taken so far. Considering almost all orders are for multiple coins, supply is getting limited.
The first order number on 1/15/08 was 27801500...do the math with your order.

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They are now shipping and wow! Do they look nice!
http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...ats=0&format=0

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...s=0,0&format=0

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I ordered some proof SAE's today and I added 1 proof silver Bald Eagle and 1 Unc. silver Bald Eagle to my order. They look very nice but the premium is just too high to order very many of them. The proof SAE's are 31.95 now! My Bald Eagles are on back order with a ship date of 3/1. I will just have to wait and see if I get them or not.

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This link is to an ebay completed auction, ended early with a "buy it now" for $59. There are a lot like it.

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Cancelled all 20 of my proof SAE's. Been seeing them on ebay slabbed for less than I was paying.

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Got my proof bald eagles today, breathtaking. I'll show you this evening.

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Got my order today, also. Nice looking coin!

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Got mine today too. I ordered one proof bald eagle and one uncirculated. Both are beautiful coins, but for some reason I just like the uncirulated better. Anyone else prefer the look of the uncirculated to the proof?