Europe
Spanish Imperial Eagle
Aquila adalberti
- Breeding range
- only the Iberian Peninsula
- Population 2020
- 530 to 540 pairs
Red List: vulnerableOn this coin
1 oz Gold Imperial Eagle 2024 (Mintage: 12,000)
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- Minting artistry: every feather detailed
- State coin: minted in Spain
- Highest purity: 999.9 fine gold
- Minting artistryThe eagle in free flight shows finely engraved wings
- State coinBy the FNMT, marked with the M mint mark under a crown
- Highest purityPure fine gold, Brilliant Uncirculated and capsule-protected
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Eagles of the Continents
Águila Imperial 2024, 1 ounce of gold, picture side
The Real Casa de la Moneda strikes the Spanish Imperial Eagle as Águila Imperial in fine gold.
The birds of the coins
Six species, four continents
The coins of this world are ordered by the bird, not by the country that issues them.
Africa
Martial Eagle
Polemaetus bellicosus
- Habitat
- open grassland with scattered large trees
- Weight
- 3 to 6.2 kg
Red List: endangered
Africa
Bateleur
Terathopius ecaudatus
- Range
- much of Africa south of the Sahara, southwestern Arabia
- Area
- about 23.5 million km²
Red List: endangered
Australia
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
- Range
- Australia, Tasmania, southern New Guinea
- Feature
- legs feathered down to the toes
Red List: least concern
Europe
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
- In this world
- on coins from Malta and Samoa
- Range
- North America, Eurasia and North Africa
Red List: least concern
North America
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
- Size
- 71 to 96 cm, 3 to 6.3 kg
- Population
- about 200,000 mature individuals
Red List: least concern
Red List categories according to BirdLife International.
Europe · Spanish Imperial Eagle and Golden Eagle
The return of the Spanish Imperial Eagle
In the 1960s only 30 pairs of the Spanish Imperial Eagle were left; in 2020 there were 530 to 540.
The ounce has a face value of 1.5 Euro, the tenth ounce 15 Euro Cent, both with the crowned M.
The reverse shows the image of the Columnario, the Real de a Ocho, which according to the mint circulated around the world for two centuries.
The Golden Eagle appears on coins from Malta, in fine silver 999.9/1,000 with 5 Euro, and from Samoa, in silver 999/1,000 with 2 Dollars.
Africa · Odyssey of the Sky
Martial Eagle and Bateleur
The Odyssey of the Sky of the South African Mint began in 2025 with the Bateleur, followed by the Martial Eagle in 2026. Each coin shows its face value as an R before the number, the symbol of the rand.
Australia · Wedge-tailed Eagle
The eagle with the wedge-shaped tail
Its tail is long and wedge-shaped, its legs are feathered down to the toes.
North America · Bald Eagle
The eagle with the white head
In August 2007 the Bald Eagle was removed from the list of endangered species in the USA.
The coin in detail
The crowned M
The 2024 ounce has the quality Proof Inverso, the reverse proof, at 37.20 millimetres.
Crowned MThe crowned M
Face valueThe face value 1.5 Euro
ColumnarioPillars, hemispheres and crown
At a glance
- Series
- Águila Imperial
- Eagle
- Spanish Imperial Eagle
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Spain
- Face value
- 1.5 Euro
- Year
- 2024
- Quality
- Proof Inverso
- Mintage
- 12,000 pieces
- Mint
- Real Casa de la Moneda
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
1 oz Gold Imperial Eagle 2024 – Spain's Majestic Ruler of the Skies in Pure Fine Gold
There are coins that are simply gold. And then there are those that tell a story. The 1 oz Gold Imperial Eagle 2024 unquestionably belongs to the second category. With a strictly limited mintage of just 12,000 pieces worldwide, this Spanish bird of prey soars into the display cases of discerning precious metals enthusiasts – and does so in a truly impressively dynamic fashion.
The Key Facts at a Glance
- Design: An Imperial Eagle (Águila Imperial) depicted in free flight, its intricately chiselled wings and individual feathers bearing witness to exceptional minting artistry – a symbol of freedom, strength and dignity.
- Material / Fineness: 999.9 pure fine gold – the highest purity as required for modern bullion coins. The fine weight is exactly one ounce (31.1 g gross weight).
- Manufacturer: Struck by the venerable Spanish state mint FNMT (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre), identifiable by the mint mark "M" with a small crown.
- Diameter: 37.20 mm
- Face value: 1.5 Euro
- Condition: Mint State (MS), safely stored in a protective coin capsule
An Eagle That Seems Within Reach
Anyone who looks at the obverse will almost catch their breath. The Imperial Eagle spreads its mighty wings, every feather individually crafted, its sharp gaze directed forward. The design is framed by the inscriptions "ÁGUILA" and "IMPERIAL", complemented by the face value of 1.5 Euro and the year of issue 2024. On the reverse, the Spanish royal coat of arms reigns with the inscription "FELIPE VI REY DE ESPAÑA", flanked by the legendary Pillars of Hercules bearing the proud motto "PLUS ULTRA". Below it, unmistakably: 1 ONZA 999,9 ORO.
Gold is humanity's oldest currency – and no other coin embodies this timeless value as powerfully as an eagle soaring freely above all crises.
Why the Imperial Eagle Belongs in Your Collection
This coin joins the popular Spanish animal series and is conceived as a classic bullion investment. Compared to classics such as the Vienna Philharmonic or the Krugerrand, the Imperial Eagle scores with one decisive advantage: its remarkably small mintage. While other gold coins are struck in the millions, only 12,000 pieces are available here. This scarcity lends the coin an additional collector's appeal beyond its pure gold value.
- Inflation hedge: Pure fine gold retains its intrinsic value when paper currencies begin to falter.
- Crisis protection: One ounce of gold is tradeable worldwide and independent of banks or governments.
- Collector's value: The low mintage makes the Imperial Eagle a coveted piece for enthusiasts.
Whether as the cornerstone of your retirement provision, as a tangible asset for uncertain times, or simply out of pure joy in exceptional minting artistry – the 1 oz Gold Imperial Eagle 2024 combines investment quality and collector's passion in a compelling way. Secure your piece while the small mintage still allows it. For what is rare, remains rare.
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