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The Royal Canadian Mint Silver Eagle with Nest is one of many coins and bars Augusta Precious Metals can help you add to your self-directed IRA.

2018 1 1/4 oz Royal Canadian Mint Eagle with Nest 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

2018

Сomposition

99.99% Silver

Mintage

126,799

(800) 700-1008

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Characteristics

2018 Royal Canadian Mint Eagle with Nest 1.25-oz Silver depicts an adult bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) landing at its nest, where two eaglets look up to greet it — a narrative, family-oriented design within Canada’s largest bird of prey and the only eagle species exclusive to North America. (Carrying forward the confirmed 2019 design — flag me if the 2018 strike differs in any way.) Two security features set this issue apart: precisely machined radial lines that create a distinct light-diffracting pattern, and a micro-engraved maple leaf containing the numeral “18,” visible under magnification, marking the year of issue.

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

2018

Mintage

126,799

Composition

99.99% Silver

Finish

Bullion with Radial Lines

Suggested products

IRA approved

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FAQs about 2018 Royal Canadian Mint Eagle with Nest 1.25-oz Silver

Is the 2018 Royal Canadian Mint 1.25oz Silver Eagle with Nest IRA-eligible?

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

How does the 1.25-oz Eagle with Nest compare to the 0.5-oz version?

Both share the same nest design, .9999 fine silver standard, and Canadian government backing, but the 1.25-oz format concentrates more silver into a single coin while the 0.5-oz size offers finer control for smaller purchases. The choice generally comes down to how you want to size individual positions rather than any difference in design or guarantees.

Will my IRA custodian statement match what I'd receive in a future buyback?

Custodian statements typically report value based on melt or spot pricing for administrative and IRS purposes, while a real-world buyback price is determined separately, at the time you choose to sell. The two figures reflect different things — one is a reporting value, the other is an actual market transaction.

This 2018 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.

What does "melt value" mean for this coin?

Melt value is the coin's silver content multiplied by the current spot price of silver. Augusta's price starts at that figure and adds an amount above it, which is the basis for the Pricing & Resale Disclosure above.

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