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The South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank, has officially unveiled the full 2026 Martial Eagle range.<\/p>\n
The collection marks the second chapter in the seven-coin Odyssey of the Sky series, following the debut of the Bateleur Eagle in 2025. Struck in 24-carat gold and 999 fine silver, the range features seven distinct denominations, each subject to strict mintage limits, to target global numismatic and precious-metal collectors.<\/p>\n
Mintage limits and technical specifications<\/p>\n
The 2026 issue comprises three gold denominations and four fine silver options:<\/p>\n
Gold denominations (24ct): 1\/4oz (limited to 1 000 units), 1oz (limited to 500 units), and 5oz (limited to 50 units).<\/p>\n
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Silver denominations (999 Fine Silver): 1 oz (limited to 5 000 units), 2 oz (limited to 5 000 units), 5oz (limited to 500 units), and a 1kg coin restricted to 100 units.<\/p>\n
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The reverse design of the gold coins displays a detailed close-up portrait of the martial eagle, while the fine-silver coins depict the bird perched on a branch with its wings spread. Both variations feature shared inscriptions of \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d and \u201cMartial Eagle,\u201d accompanied by legal-tender denominations, hallmarks, and a geometric African framing pattern.<\/p>\n
The range also includes two exclusive Krugerrand sets, one in gold and one in silver, featuring an Odyssey of the Sky coin paired with a Krugerrand carrying a specialised martial eagle privy mark.<\/p>\n
The collection is said to draw parallels between the martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus), Africa\u2019s largest eagle, and high-precision minting processes.<\/p>\n
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Highlighting the series\u2019 positioning within the global numismatic market, Richard Collocott, managing director at the South African Mint, stated: \u201cThe Odyssey of the Sky is more than a coin series; it is a celebration of Africa\u2019s extraordinary birdlife and the artistry that brings these stories to life through world-class minting. With the Martial Eagle, we continue that journey, offering collectors another beautifully crafted chapter in a series that is fast becoming one of our most distinctive modern collections.\u201d<\/p>\n
The complete 2026 Martial Eagle collection is now available for order through the South African Mint\u2019s physical retail outlets and digital channels.<\/p>\n
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