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2017 1 1/4 oz Royal Canadian Mint Eagle Silver Coin, Sold Out

Depicts the bald eagle, Canada’s largest bird of prey and only eagle exclusive to North America. Unique features for cutting-edge security: precise radial lines and a micro-engraved lasered maple leaf.
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Silver Purity .9999

Guarantee Approved Refiner

Mint Dates

2017

Сomposition

99.99% Silver

Mintage

188,080

(800) 700-1008

Details
Characteristics

2017 Royal Canadian Mint Eagle 1.25-oz Silver depicts the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on the reverse, Canada’s largest bird of prey and the only eagle species exclusive to North America. The obverse carries the mature effigy of Queen Elizabeth II introduced in 1990, with “ELIZABETH II” at top and the denomination and issue date below. A security feature unique to this strike sets it apart: precisely machined radial lines, accurate to within microns, create a distinctive line width and pitch along with a light-diffracting pattern specific to this coin, paired with a micro-engraved maple leaf containing the numeral “17,” visible under magnification.

The government of Canada guarantees the coin’s purity, weight, and legal tender value. Augusta prices this coin at melt value plus an Augusta-set premium — see Pricing & Resale Disclosure below for full details.

Pricing & Resale Disclosure

Coins are sold for an amount over melt value. The value assigned to coins at any given time may vary from retailer to retailer and Augusta cannot guarantee another retailer will value a coin at the same rate as Augusta would in any given circumstance. Augusta cannot guarantee buy-back of any item it sells and cannot guarantee another retailer will purchase a coin. Augusta’s sale prices and potential buyback prices are determined and controlled by Augusta in its sole discretion. Any purchase of precious metals from Augusta is speculative and unregulated. For more information, call Augusta Precious Metals at 800-700-1008.

Silver Purity

.9999

Manufacturer

Royal Canadian Mint

Diameter

38 mm

Face Value

8 Dollars (CAD)

Issuing Country

Canada

Obverse Designer

Claudio D’Angelo

Edge Design

Serrated

Gross Metal Weight

38.88 g

Mint Dates

2017

Mintage

188,080

Composition

99.99% Silver

Finish

Bullion with Radial Lines

Suggested products

IRA approved

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FAQs about 2017 Royal Canadian Mint Eagle 1.25-oz Silver

Is the 2017 1.25-oz Royal Canadian Mint Silver Eagle IRA-eligible?

Yes, this coin meets IRS purity standards and is eligible for inclusion in a self-directed IRA.

What does "melt value" mean for this coin?

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued several bald eagle silver designs over the years — this 2017 issue is the standard Eagle reverse, distinct from the Soaring Eagle's in-flight depiction and the Eagle with Nest's parent-and-eaglets scene. All three share the same .9999 fine silver standard and government backing, so the difference is purely in artwork, not silver content or guarantees.

How does this "Eagle" design differ from the Soaring Eagle or Eagle with Nest series?

What makes the radial-line security feature on this specific coin unique?

The radial lines are machined to within microns, creating a line width and pitch specific to this strike along with a light-diffracting pattern that's difficult to replicate. That precision helps with authentication, distinguishing this coin from counterfeits even without specialized equipment

This 2017 issue is sold out. What's the practical next step?

Augusta maintains current Royal Canadian Mint eagle bullion within this broader product family, carrying the same fine silver standard and security features. Checking Augusta's current in-stock eagle coins is the straightforward path if this specific year isn't available.

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