Product Description

2015 5 oz Pure Silver Proof HIgh Relief Coin – Australian Wedge Tail Eagle

STORY

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.

The coin is struck from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

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 2015 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

PACKAGING

This coin is housed in a classic Perth Mint display case with a themed, customised shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

SPECIFICATIONS

Mintage: 2500 
Material: Pure Silver (99.99% pure)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 5 oz
Certificate: Yes
Face Value: $8.00