Following up on the popularity of the Perth Mint’s Wedge-Tailed Eagle coin series in the prior year, the 2015 1 oz Australian Wedge Tail Eagle Silver Coin continued a unique collaboration between a chief engraver of the U.S. Mint and the official mint of another country. Celebrating the soaring majesty of one of Australia’s most iconic birds of prey, this legal-tender silver dollar remains popular with collectors, investors, and wildlife enthusiasts and is now available to you online from the team at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Ships in plastic flip packaging!
- Issued in 2015 by the Perth Mint!
- Limited mintage of 50,000 pieces worldwide!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 Fine Silver.
- Face value of One Australian Dollar.
- Obverse features a legal tender effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse features a high-relief portrait of a Wedge-Tailed Eagle in flight.
John Mercanti, the twelfth chief engraver at the U.S. Mint, provided the iconic artwork of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle that, combined with the impeccable striking technology of the Perth Mint, resulted in a must-have silver collectible that celebrates the natural beauty of one of Australia’s most distinctive birds. Prized by the discerning collector ever since its date of issue, this coin has enjoyed enduring popularity and makes a perfect gift for wildlife buffs and for celebrating special occasions.
The 2015 Australian Wedge Tail Eagle Silver Coin manifests a vision of wildlife in all its soaring magnificence in pure silver, and ships to you fully insured against any possibility of loss or damage in transit from JM Bullion in secure plastic flip packaging. Containing a full Troy ounce of fine silver, it makes an ideal addition to any collection and is in just as high demand now as it ever has been.
The coin’s obverse side features a familiar profile effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, familiar from circulation coinage across the British Commonwealth and originally designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. It carries the inscriptions “Elizabeth II,” “Australia,” and “1 Dollar.”
The reverse side features John Mercanti’s action artwork of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle in high relief, captured mid-flight with claws out as if in pursuit of prey. The rim features the inscription “Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle” and verification of the coin’s weight and silver contents.
For more information about silver coins for sale from JM Bullion, feel free to contact us at 800-276-6508. You can also reach out directly by e-mail or touch base through our convenient online live chat.