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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bald Eagle
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2014-2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, naturalistic depiction of a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in full lateral flight, wings dramatically spread, talons extended and clasping a fish. The engraver's initials 'ED' appear to the right of the eagle in the field. The legend 'CANADA' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR' curves along the lower rim, with the purity designation '9999' struck in the lower central field. |
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This issue belongs to the Birds of Prey series produced by the Royal Canadian Mint for the bullion and collector market — a run that leaned heavily on American wildlife to court U.S. buyers. The bald eagle, as a nationally protected symbol south of the border since the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940, made for an obvious commercial choice.
The four-year production window reflects sustained secondary market demand rather than any single mintage decision. Struck in .9999 fine silver — a purity standard the RCM adopted aggressively in the 2000s to differentiate its products from the .999 fine issues of competing mints.