2024 Wedge-Tailed Eagle 10th Anniversary High Relief Proof Gilded 1 oz Silver Coin. Struck from 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver, this meticulously gilded high relief coin marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle with another superb design by renowned US coin sculptor John M. The coin portrays a representation of a soaring eagle, with the background that features geometrically arranged elements suggesting a sunburst. Gilded in 24-carat gold, the bird is seen in exquisite detail with added depth and fullness of a high relief strike. As well as the inscriptions’AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’ and’10. ANNIVERSARY’, the reverse includes a’P125′ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125. Australia’s largest bird of prey, the wedge-tailed eagle, has been portrayed for the Perth Mint by renowned US engraver, John M. Mercanti, in a series of outstanding designs since 2014. Observed across the entire continent, wedge-tailed eagles can be distinguished by their distinctive wedge-shaped tails and fully feathered legs. The large birds favour lightly wooded country where they can hunt for prey such as rabbits, hares, lizards and snakes. The coin’s obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination. Mintage of 5,000 coins. The coin is housed in a grey leatherette display case and themed shipper (outer box). It is new and in perfect condition – obtained directly from the Mint. Images 2,3,4,6 & 7 show the coin for sale. Sent via Express Post.