2018 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Coin

This beautiful silver coin celebrates one of Australia’s most incredible birds of prey, the wedge-tailed eagle. These majestic creatures 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. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will issue no more than 5,000 of the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2018 1oz Silver Proof Coin. DESIGN The coin’s reverse depicts a mother wedge-tailed eagle looking down on a chick. A male bird is portrayed hovering above them with its magnificent wings fully extended. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2018 year-date, the coin’s weight and fineness, 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.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER This is the third wedge-tailed eagle design for The Perth Mint by renowned sculptor and engraver John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Mercanti also 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.

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1

Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1

Fineness (% purity) 99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.107

Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60

Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.21

Maximum Mintage 5,000

Designer John M. Mercanti