Beginning in 2014, the Australian Wedge Tail Eagle Series features silver coins from the Perth Mint that show native animals from Australia. As the largest bird of prey in Australia, the wedge tail eagle is the perfect image for this collection, with designs created by John Mercanti, retired 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Right now, you can buy the 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Wedge Tail Eagle Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic slab from the PCGS!
- The 1st year of availability for the Australian Wedge Tail Eagle series!
- Limited mintage of 5,000 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Issued with a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the government of Australia.
- Received a grading of PR70 by the PCGS.
- Includes DCAM label.
- The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is pictured on the obverse.
- The reverse shows a wedge tailed eagle taking flight.
The 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Wedge Tail Eagle Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM is minted in 99.9% pure silver with a PR70 grading by the PCGS. The 2014 coin also includes a DCAM label, meaning this coin has achieved the highest grade possible. John Mercanti has worked with the Perth Mint’s high production quality to bring a unique design to this collection with a wedge tail eagle soaring through the sky. With the PR70 grading, the 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Wedge Tail Eagle Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM is highly sought after by collectors everywhere.
As the first year of production for the Australian Wedge Tail Eagle Series, the 2014 coin helps to introduce the great talents of coin designer, John Mercanti. This is the first year Mercanti has designed coins for another mint. The 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Wedge Tail Eagle Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM is very popular, with only 5,000 minted coins.
The obverse of the 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Wedge Tail Eagle Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This renowned image, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, showcases the queen as a revered leader of Australia. The obverse also displays the face value of $1 AUD.
The reverse of the 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Wedge Tail Eagle Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM shows a wedge tailed eagle soaring through the sky, its wings outstretched as if it’s flying through the wind. Along with Mercanti’s eagle image, the reverse also has the “P” mint mark from the Perth Mint, the weight and purity of the coin, and the text “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE.”
If you would like to learn more about the 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Silver Wedge Tail Eagle Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM, JM Bullion can answer any questions you may have. Contact us today at 800-276-6508, or chat with us via email or online live chat.