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½ Dollar (American Bald Eagle) , United States
2008

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Two baby eaglets and an egg within a Bald Eagle nest.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY * 2008 IN GOD WE TRUST
Engravers:
Joseph Menna
Reverse
Description:
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.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS CHALLENGER UNUM UNITED STATES of AMERICA S HALF DOLLAR
Engravers:
Charles Lessie Vickers
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