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Coins - 2008 American Legacy Collection Proof Coins Set

In 2008, the outer cover of fourth American Legacy Collection Proof Coins Set shows a portion of the American flag waving in the breeze. The US Mint continued their colors of silver and black for the outer packaging.   

Though the 2008 set had one less commemorative coin, the standard circulating coins including the Presidential dollar coins and the five state quarters required the box to remain the larger size introduced in 2007. The box dimensions stayed the same in height and width with the thickness being slightly less. The set measures 11 1/2 inches by 12 1/2 inches by 1 3/8 inches. The middle closure of the interior case also continues with magnetic fasteners.

On the front, the title states, "2008 United States Mint American Legacy Collection®" in silver. The spine of the outer package also includes the title. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set box

The outer slip case protects the inner display case covered with the same design and descriptive text on the front and the left spine.  

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set package

The inner case contains a built in easel to allow the proof coins set to stand upright for displaying the coins. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set package standing 

The back of the inner package shows the proof coins set contents in two silver columns: 

2008 United States Mint
American Legacy Collection®


Bald Eagle Silver Dollar

Presidential $1 Coins
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren

Sacagawea Golden Dollar

Kennedy Half-Dollar

Jefferson Nickel

50 State Quarters®
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Alaska
Hawaii

Roosevelt Dime

Lincoln Cent

In silver, the United States Mint seal and emblem complete the list. 

Just inside the back frame, a black envelope enclosure holds the Certificate of Authenticity for all of the proof coins.

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set box back

Using the build-in easel, the front of the interior case opens to display the proof coins set. Each group of coins is contained in its own protective holder which is snugly held in a black flocked, semi-rigid plastic background. Indentations beside each protective lens allow the coins to be removed for viewing the opposite side. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set package open 

The left cover panel shows a proud and ever vigilant Bald Eagle in its glorious plumage before a muted and blurred flag in the background. At the top, the text states, "2008 Bald Eagle Silver Dollar."

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set package left panel

The 2008 Bald Eagle commemorative coins celebrated not only the national symbol but also the remarkable recovery of the Bald Eagle. The right cover panel provides information about the Bald Eagle with several pictures of the proud birds. The text states:

The Bald Eagle is one of the greatest visible symbols of the spirit of freedom and democracy in the world.

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.

Unique to North America, Bald Eagles are found in every state except Hawaii, and are especially abundant in Alaska.

The Bald Eagle once came perilously close to extinction, and this national treasure was almost lost from our skies forever.

Years of legal protection, hard work and vigilance by both public and private forces have succeeded in ensuring the survival of our national symbol.

Once a rare sight, the Bald Eagle population is now so large that it no longer needs protection under the Endangered Species Act.

With great celebration, the Bald Eagle was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2007. Currently, 50,000 to 70,000 Bald Eagles call Alaska home, with an additional 10,000 nesting pairs found in the continental United States. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set package right panel 

The proud and beautiful Bald Eagle can have a wing span of 72 to 85 inches for the male and 79 to 92 for the larger female. The birds weigh an average of 10 to 14 pounds and have roughly 7000 feathers.

The obverse of the Bald Eagle commemorative silver dollar shows a proud bird in flight - perhaps taking advantage of a thermal as it looks for prey. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set Bald Eagle commemorative dollar obverse

The reverse of the Bald Eagle silver dollar contains another eagle as part of our Great Seal. This eagle holds the olive branch in one set of talons and arrows in the other with a banner in its beak stating, "E PLURIBUS UNUM." 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set Bald Eagle commemorative dollar reverse

The standard proof coins set in 2008 contained five coins: the penny, nickel, dime, half dollar and golden dollar. The proof coins show a beautiful mirror-like surface around their individual portraits. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set standard coins obverse

In 2008, the reverse images for the five circulating coins' continued with the  traditional designs and edges, either plain or reeded. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set standard coins reverse

 All of the state quarters use the same obverse image of George Washington.  

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set state quarters obverse

The 2008 quarters honored the 46th through 50th states with Oklahoma (46th, November 16, 1907), New Mexico (47th, January 6, 1912), Arizona (48th, February 14, 1912), Alaska (49th, January 3, 1959) and Hawaii (50th, August 21, 1959). 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set state quarters reverse

In 2008, the United States Mint continued the Presidential Dollar Coins recognizing the fifth through eighth Presidents. Each President's portrait is placed on the obverse of a golden dollar coin in the order in which they served.

The second four included:

James Monroe, 5th President served 1817 - 1825
John Quincy Adams, 6th President served 1825 - 1829
Andrew Jackson, 7th President served 1801 - 1837
Martin Van Buren, 8th President served 1837 - 1841

The 2008 design for the Presidential dollar coins continued the lettered edge with "IN GOD WE TRUST," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," the date and the mint mark.

The lens protecting the Presidential dollar coins included space around each coin to be able to view the lettered edge by tilting the lens. 

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set presidential dollars obverse

All of the Presidential dollar coins have the same reverse of the Statue of Liberty holding her torch high.   

2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set presidential dollars reverse

The beautiful, large display case shows off the fifteen proof coins set with the 2008 collection of the circulating coins and the commemorative silver dollar produced by the US Mint. 

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