2024 99.99 10 oz Silver Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 10th Anniversary Proof Coin
Stock:
Out of Stock
Min. Order:
1 Coin
Sku: SPWEDG25PM
Mintage: 700
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Founded in 1896 as a branch to the British Royal Mint, Perth Mint today is one of the largest minting plants globally, owned by the Western Australian government. Manufacturer of the iconic ‘Kangaroo’ gold and silver investment coins, Perth Mint also produce a popular lunar series and a range of sought-after collector coins.
Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure silver, this magnificent release celebrates the progression of Wedge-tailed Eagle designs between 2014 and 2024.
Since 2014, John M. Mercanti has completed nine designs for the internationally popular Wedge-tailed Eagle Series. Formerly the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint, the renowned American sculptor and engraver produced more coin and medal designs than any other employee in that organisation’s history.
DESIGN:
The coin’s reverse comprises eight illustrations of Australia’s largest bird of prey, a distinctive raptor easily identified by its wedge-shaped tail and fully feathered legs. Included in the design is the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’, and a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary in 2024.
The obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination. Incorporated in the design is a privy mark representation of John M. Mercanti’s original design for the Wedge-tailed Eagle Series, first issued in 2014.
PRESENTATION:
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a presentation case and themed shipper.
