2008 $5 Bald Eagle BU Gold MS69 NGC

Obverse: The obverse depicts baby eaglets, at about two or three days of age, settled in a nest with an unhatched egg. Reverse: The reverse features the famous Bald Eagle "Challenger" with the American flag in the background. Coin Grade:This coin has a quality (GRADE) rating of Mint State 69 out of 70. This quality (GRADE) rating is determined on the Sheldon scale, on which points are deducted from 70 for each flaw or imperfection on a coin's surface. A 70 is thus the highest grade a coin can achieve, with no flaws visible to the unaided eye. NGC guarantees the quality and authenticity of each coin. Background Story: America's strength, freedom, and democracy are all symbolized in the image of a Bald Eagle soaring through our spacious skies. The Bald Eagle's proud bearing has adorned the Great Seal of the United States since 1782, representing to the world the American values of courage, spirit, and equality. 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. About NGC:Numismatic Guarantee Corporation, abbreviated as "NGC", is a third party grading service that certifies and grades coins. They are considered a third party service because they are not directly controlled by any coin dealers. NGC is one of the most popular and well respected independent coin grading companies.