The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australias largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea, the Wedgetailed Eagle has a wingspan of up to 2.7 metres, and displays a long, wedge-shaped tail and feathered legs. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz 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 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin. DESIGN The coins 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 Mints P mintmark. The coins obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination. The coins high relief reverse and obverse are minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die. PRESENTATION This coin is housed in a classic Perth Mint presentation case with a themed, customised shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. ABOUT THE DESIGNER For this design, The Perth Mint commissioned American sculptor and engraver, John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the U. John Mercanti created the reverse design of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin and has produced more coin and medal designs than any other employee in the history of the U. Specialists in Australian and foreign bullion coins. Some countries in EU may face VAT on silver, but not gold products. Asian countries are different atoo. Again, please check first before purchasing as these costs are beyond our control. Or come to 180 Wright St, Cloverdale, Mon-Friday. The sale price is locked in at time of sale. All Bullion sales are FINAL and legally binding. Please Note – We are not responsible for typographical errors and reserve the right to void a sale at our discretion. Please consider your order carefully before ordering. The item “2016 $8 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin” is in sale since Wednesday, September 07, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins\Bullion\Silver\Coins & Rounds”. The seller is “perthbullion” and is located in Cloverdale, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Certification: Certified
- Composition: Silver
- Era: 2010s
- Region of Origin: Australian