2023 Canada $200 The Striking Bald Eagle Pure Gold (No Tax)

At once graceful and formidable, the bald eagle is easily one of the most visually striking birds. Its dignified appearance, whether in flight or at rest, never fails to inspire awe—as it does on this magnificent collectible. On the coin’s reverse, the wildlife portrait captures a picture-perfect moment: it shows a bald eagle pair shortly after landing on a pine bough, and basking in the radiant glow of 99.99% pure gold.

Despite its name, a bald eagle isn’t bald at all—its head is covered in white feathers. The “bald” part of its name comes from “piebald,” which derives from the Latin word pica (“magpie”) and the old English word “bald,” meaning “marked with white.”

The bald eagle is the only eagle that is exclusively found in North America. In Canada, most of our bald eagles reside along the coast of British Columbia—they primarily eat fish so they tend to live near bodies of water—but you’ll also find populations in boreal forests across the country.

Designed by Canadian wildlife artist Claudio D’Angelo, the coin’s reverse features a portrait of two bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on a pine bough. These majestic raptors are positioned in a way that best showcases their features and also implies motion, with the perched eagle holding its wings outward while gazing at its companion, while the newly landed eagle tries to secure its grip. The obverse features a field pattern and the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

Specifications:
Item Number: 207817
Mintage: 600
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight: 31.16 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Face Value: $200
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Claudio D'Angelo, Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• First-time Offering! New for 2023, the follow-up to 2022’s The Mighty Bison is also available in gold! The coin’s reverse captures a rare moment in the wild, where the sight of not one but two bald eagles evokes a sense of awe and admiration.
• Superby sculpted. Just like the 2 oz. fine silver version, this 1 oz. 99.99% pure gold coin features a classic design style and classically engraved details that reward repeat viewings.
• A strong, compelling design! Features a strong, balanced visual concept that implies a circular motion through the positioning of the eagles, while the curved tree branch helps to ground the design.
• A mix of frostings. Multiple frostings add a sense of depth and create a striking contrast between the different design elements, resulting in a more realistic portrait of a bald eagle pair.
• Low Mintage! Only 600 coins are available to collectors worldwide. A superb addition to any gold or wildlife-themed collection!

Packaging:
The coin comes encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint branded clamshell case with black beauty box.

This coin is only available for sale by the Royal Canadian Mint’s direct channels, dealers located in Canada, and an exclusive distribution partner within the United States. Canadian and international dealers may not advertise nor sell this product outside of their territories.