Coins Australia

EN | 中文

Free Domestic Shipping on Orders $199+ 

Free International Shipping on Orders $400+

 

 

Enlarge

2014 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2oz Gold High Relief Coin

AU$8999.00

Stock: Unavailable

Product Code: 14G270

Only Direct Deposit will be accepted for this coin. Thanks.

Pin It

Only direct deposti/bank wire is accepted for this product. Thanks!

  •   Australian legal tender

  •   99.99% pure gold

  •   Stunning high relief design

  •   Extremely limited mintage

  •   Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

  •   Beautifully illustrated presentation packaging

    The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea, the Wedge- Tailed Eagle has a wingspan of up to 2.7 metres, and displays a long, wedge-shaped tail and feathered legs.

    This majestic bird is known to soar through the sky for hours on end, frequently reaching altitudes of up to 2,000 metres. In the heat of the day, the eagle makes use of hot thermal air currents that drift up from the ground to reach these dizzying heights, whilst expending little energy.

    The Wedge-Tailed Eagle can be found from sea level areas to alpine regions, though they favour forested land and open country, to rainforests and coastal heaths. They can often be seen perched in trees and on rocks and cliffs, from where they have a clear view of their surroundings, enabling them to defend their territory and identify prey.

    The 2014 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. No more than 1,000 of these coins will be released worldwide.

    DESIGN

    The coin’s reverse depicts an impressive Wedge-Tailed Eagle in mid-flight as it prepares to land on a tree branch. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2014 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

    The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

    The Perth Mint commissioned American sculptor and engraver, John M. Mercanti, the 12th chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. John Mercanti created the reverse design of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin and has produced more coin and medal designs than any other employee in the history of the U.S. Mint. 

   

Metal Content (Troy oz)

2

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

200

Fineness (% purity)

99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

62.215

Maximum Diameter (mm)

36.60

Maximum Thickness (mm)

6.00

Maximum Mintage

1,000

Designer

John M. Mercanti


Shopping Cart

Login







Forgot your password?

No Account Yet?
Create an account

Newsletter

Terms and Conditions of Use |  Privacy Policy |  Returns Policy |  Shipping

Copyright © Coins Australia Pty Ltd 2013

Powered by SiteSuite Website Design