The Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle Series is one of Perth Mint’s best performers, often enjoying an annual sellout with each new design. The collection started in 2014 and features designs of the Wedge Tail Eagle from the former US Mint Chief Engraver, John Mercanti. Right now, 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in plastic capsules!
- 1st issue of the Wedge Tailed Eagle!
- Beautiful high-relief specimen!
- Declared mintage of 1,000 coins sold out in 2014!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Bears a face value of $100 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
- The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse side is a depiction the wedge tailed eagle in flight.
Each 2014 1 oz Proof Australian Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle Coin offered here comes in a plastic capsule. The coins come with proof visuals that include frosted designs and mirrored fields. Additionally, as high-relief proofs, these coins have greater visual depth in the background field and more relief on the designs.
The Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax) is the largest bird of prey in Australia, with a wingspan reaching up to 2.84 meters (9.3 feet). They stand around 0.9 meters (2.9 feet) tall. These eagles inhabit a wide range of habitats across Australia, including forests, woodlands, open plains, and mountainous regions. They are found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania, and southern New Guinea.
The obverse side of 2014 Proof Australian Gold Wedge Tailed Eagles comes with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty is shown here in the right-profile relief created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley. This bust depicts the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
On the reverse field of 2014 1 oz Proof Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle Coins, you will find the first image of the wedge tailed eagle in this series. The design shows the eagle in flight with its wings flexed in left-profile relief as it soars forward with its talons extended.
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