AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE – 2016 1 oz Silver Proof Coin Perth Mint
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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.
This majestic bird is known to soar through the sky for hours on end, frequently reaching altitudes of up to 2,000 metres. In the heat of the day, the eagle makes use of hot thermal air currents that drift up from the ground to reach these dizzying heights, whilst expending little energy.
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The Perth Mint will issue no more than 5,000 of the 2016 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse depicts an impressive Wedge-tailed Eagle perching on a tree branch. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2016 year-date 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.
PRESENTATION
This coin is housed in a classic Perth Mint presentation case with a themed, customized shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 16Y48BAA
Mintage: 5000
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 1 oz
Dimensions: 40.60mm
Thickness: 4.0mm