2024 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 10th Anniversary 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

Ship from mid May

Struck from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver, this sumptuous high relief coin marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle with another superb design by renowned US coin sculptor John M. Mercanti.

Key features:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• High relief strike
• Ninth official design by John M. Mercanti
• Special ‘P125’ anniversary mintmark
• Australian legal tender

Soaring eagle

Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an expansive wingspan of up to 2.5 metres, it has the ability to fly tirelessly for many hours and frequently reaches altitudes of 2,000 metres and beyond on thermal air currents rising from Australia’s sun-baked terrain.

High relief design

The coin portrays the magnificent raptor soaring high in the sky against a geometric pattern suggesting a sunburst. The bird is seen in exquisite detail with the added depth and fullness of a high relief strike. As well as the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’ and ‘10TH ANNIVERSARY’, the reverse includes a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.

H.M. King Charles III effigy

The coin’s obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.

Presentation packaging

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a grey leatherette display case and themed shipper.