2019 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof Coin

Crafted from two of the most ‘noble’ precious metals, gold and platinum, this innovative coin is a numismatic masterpiece portraying John M. Mercanti’s soaring Wedge-tailed Eagle design in an intriguing 1.5oz format. Featuring:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
• Proof quality 99.95% pure platinum
• 2019 Wedge-tailed Eagle design
• Extremely limited mintage – 150
• Australian Legal Tender
• Prestigious packaging
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Previous release sold out

The second of its kind from The Perth Mint, this intriguing 1.5oz coin combines a centrepiece containing 3/4oz of fine gold and an outer ring made from 3/4oz of pure platinum. Bonded together during the striking process, their fusion results in a brilliant bi-metal release of spell-binding beauty – the perfect canvas on which to showcase American coin designer extraordinaire John M. Mercanti’s fourth design for The Perth Mint.  

Harmonious Design

The coin’s pure gold centrepiece depicts a magnificent wedge-tailed eagle in flight with wings fully extended and stylised rays of sunlight in the background. The centrepiece also includes the gold weight and fineness. The platinum border includes the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’, the 2019 year-date, the platinum weight and fineness, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Presentation Packaging

Each coin is housed in a prestigious wooden presentation case. Packaged within an illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Year Date 2019
Gold Content (Troy oz) 0.75
Platinum Content (Troy oz) 0.75
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 150
Gold Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Platinum Fineness (% purity) 99.95
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 46.67
Maximum Diameter (mm) 36.50
Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.50
Maximum Mintage 150
Coin Finish Proof Bi-Metal
Effigy Jody Clarke design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Legal Tender Australian Legal Tender
Designer John M. Mercanti