The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is one of the biggest birds of prey in Australia. It is also one of the most enormous eagles in the world. It lives in Tasmania and southern New Guinea. It can be found from sea level areas to alpine regions, though they favor forested land and open country, to rainforests and coastal heaths. The bird is known to soar through the sky for hours.
The reverse of the coin includes the Wedge-Tailed Eagle sitting on the tree branch. The animal is surrounded by a silver border with the inscription “Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle”, the date of issue and the proof of the coin.
The obverse depicts the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with the monetary denomination and the place of issue.
Each coin is delivered in a prestigious wooden presentation case with a themed shipper. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.
The coin has been issued in limited mintage of maximum 750 pieces worldwide.
Special features:
The gold coin’s reverse depicts an Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
The one-ounce gold Eagle has a legal tender value of $100
Coin contains 1 oz / 15.103 g Gold and 15.567 g Silver
Stunning high relief design. The coin’s reverse was designed by American engraver and sculptor, John M. Mercanti
The coin’s obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Limited mintage of only 750 pieces worldwide
This coin is housed in a prestigious, beautifully illustrated wooden display case. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included.
