2026 5 oz Silver Odyssey Marshal Eagle

Description

The 2026 5 oz Silver Odyssey Martial Eagle is a substantial, large-format silver issue in the South African Mint’s seven-part The Odyssey of the Sky series. Following the debut Bateleur Eagle release, this second instalment honours Africa’s largest eagle—a formidable apex raptor celebrated for its power, keen vision, and commanding skyward presence.

The reverse features a detailed depiction of a martial eagle perched on a branch with its wings outstretched, framed by the series’ signature geometric African pattern along the rim. Struck in five troy ounces of .999 fine silver with a mirror-like proof finish, the expanded surface area provides dramatic depth and fine detail across the raptor’s plumage.

Key features:

• Contains 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
• Struck in a high-contrast Proof finish by the South African Mint
• Features a martial eagle with outstretched wings framed by a signature geometric African pattern border
• Official legal tender status with face value, hallmark, and “The Odyssey” inscriptions
• Low worldwide mintage of 500 coins
• Supplied in official South African Mint presentation packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity