Europe
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
- In this world
- on coins from Malta and Samoa
- Range
- North America, Eurasia and North Africa
Red List: least concernOn this coin
1 oz Silver Malta 5 Euro Golden Eagle 2026 (Mintage: 1,000 | partially gilded | Ruthenium)
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- Gripping design: eagle versus snake
- Germania Mint: master of minting art
- Certificate of authenticity: numbered
- Gripping designEvery feather and sharp claw finely detailed
- Germania MintKnown for top minting craftsmanship and exceptional designs
- Certificate of authenticityThe authenticity of each coin is fully documented
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Eagles of the Continents
Golden Eagle Malta is an issue of the Central Bank of Malta together with Germania Mint.
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
Spanish Imperial Eagle
Aquila adalberti
- Breeding range
- only the Iberian Peninsula
- Population 2020
- 530 to 540 pairs
Red List: vulnerable
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 Golden Eagle from Malta and Samoa
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.
In the 1960s only 30 pairs of the Spanish Imperial Eagle were left; in 2020 there were 530 to 540.
The Real Casa de la Moneda strikes the Spanish Imperial Eagle as Águila Imperial in fine gold, with the crowned M.
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
Ruthenium and gold
On the refined 2026 issue the silver lies under dark ruthenium, the eagle and the arms are gilded.
RutheniumGilded arms on ruthenium
Face valueThe face value 5 Euro
At a glance
- Series
- Golden Eagle
- Eagle
- Golden Eagle
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Malta
- Face value
- 5 Euro
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- brilliant uncirculated
- Finish
- ruthenium, partly gilded
- Mintage
- 1,000 pieces
- Mint
- Germania Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
1 oz Silver Malta 5 Euro Golden Eagle 2026 – Majestic Eagle in Noble Finish
- Strictly limited: Only 1,000 pieces available worldwide
- Growth potential: High appreciation potential due to strict mintage limit and strong collector demand
- Rare rarity: Sought-after collector's coin in Mint State (MS) quality (BU)
- Design: Imposing golden eagle – powerfully presented through partial gilding and noble ruthenium finish
- Manufacturer: Germania Mint – renowned for the highest minting artistry and exceptional designs
- Country of origin: Malta – Mediterranean island nation with a great numismatic tradition
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 silver, 1 oz fine weight
- Includes: Original packaging and certificate of authenticity
Anyone in search of a truly extraordinary collector's coin will be magnetically drawn to this issue: the 1 oz Silver Malta 5 Euro Golden Eagle 2026 presents itself in a breathtaking combination of classic silver minting, partial gilding, and a ruthenium finish. The result? A dramatic interplay of light and dark that makes the majestic golden eagle appear to leap right off the coin's surface.
A rarity with only 1,000 pieces worldwide
The sheer number alone sets collector hearts racing: only 1,000 pieces of this issue were minted. This places the coin among those issues that are rarely found on the secondary market. Such a very low mintage typically generates continuous, often increasing demand – and this is precisely where the considerable appreciation potential of this issue lies.
The face value of 5 Euro grants the coin official legal tender status in Malta – an additional quality feature that many collectors particularly appreciate. With a diameter of 38.61 mm, a reeded edge, and a gross weight of 31.1 grams, it sits solidly and substantially in the hand.
The Golden Eagle – Symbol of strength, freedom, and sovereignty
The golden eagle has been regarded as the king of the skies since antiquity. On this issue, it has been rendered by the renowned Germania Mint with impressive depth of detail: every individual feather, the sharp gaze, the powerfully outstretched wings – all of this is impressively highlighted by the partial gilding and the deep, dark ruthenium. The combination of these two finishing techniques is exceptionally rare in numismatics and makes each coin a visually unique piece.
"The combination of ruthenium and gold on a pure silver base transforms a bullion coin into a small work of art." – This is perhaps the most fitting way to describe the fascination of this issue.
Advantages of silver as a collectible
This issue is among the most sought-after silver coins of 2026 and combines several advantages that silver enthusiasts love:
- Tax advantage: profits from the sale are generally tax-free after a holding period of one year
- High liquidity – tradeable at any time
- Pure investment silver with 999.9 fineness combined with a unique collector's aesthetic
- Ideal gift for numismatists, eagle enthusiasts, and lovers of modern coin art
Comparison: Golden Eagle Malta vs. classic bullion coins
While standard coins such as the Maple Leaf or Vienna Philharmonic reach the market in mintages of millions, the Golden Eagle series plays in an entirely different league. The strict limitation to just 1,000 pieces makes this issue a true trophy in any collector's cabinet – an argument that clearly speaks in favour of the Malta Eagle over classic bullion coins.
Scope of delivery and condition
The coin is delivered in the premium condition of Mint State (MS) (BU), securely packaged in the original Germania Mint packaging and always accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity. This ensures the authenticity of each individual coin is comprehensively documented – an aspect that is particularly valued in the collector's market.
Secure this rare rarity before the limited mintage is exhausted – there will be no second chance to obtain the Malta Golden Eagle 2026.
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