2026 1/4 oz Gold Odyssey Marshal Eagle

Description

The 2026 1/4 oz Gold Martial Eagle serves as the fractional gold issue in the South African Mint’s seven-part The Odyssey of the Sky series. Continuing the narrative established by the inaugural Bateleur Eagle release, this second chapter honours Africa’s largest eagle—a fierce apex raptor celebrated in African tradition as a symbol of authority, sharp vision, and watchful protection.

The coin’s reverse features a detailed close-up portrait of the martial eagle, framed by the series’ signature geometric African pattern along the rim. Struck in a quarter troy ounce of 24-carat pure gold (.9999 fine) with a high-contrast proof finish, this legal tender release combines polished fields with frosted relief details.

Key features:

• Contains 1/4 troy ounce of pure 24ct (.9999 fine) gold
• Second release in The Odyssey of the Sky seven-part series
• Struck in a mirror-like Proof finish by the South African Mint
• Odyssey of the Sky Marshal Eagle design
• Features a detailed close-up portrait of the Martial Eagle framed by a signature geometric African pattern border
• Legal tender status with official face value markings
• Strictly limited mintage of 1,000 coins worldwide
• Supplied in official South African Mint presentation packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity