Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2018 1kg Gold Proof Coin

This spectacular 1 kilo gold coin features Australia’s most majestic bird of prey, the wedge-tailed eagle. The wedge-tailed eagle can be found from sea level areas to alpine regions, though they favour forested land and open country, to rainforests and coastal heaths. They can often be seen perched in trees and on rocks and cliffs, from where they have a clear view of their surroundings, enabling them to defend their territory and identify prey.

Key features:

  • Proof quality 99.9% pure gold
  • First wedge-tailed eagle in 1 kilo gold
  • Masterful John M. Mercanti design
Mintage Extremely limited - 15
SKU 18B47EAA

Story

2018 Australia wedge-tailed eagle

Containing 1 kilo of fine gold, this exceptional release is struck to our renowned proof standard combining a mirror-like polished background and delicately frosted relief. With an extremely limited mintage of just 15, the coin’s exclusivity and prestige is assured forever. 

John M. Mercanti design

A master of avian design, John M. Mercanti’s third design for the magnificent Wedge-tailed Eagle series shows a mother bird looking tenderly at her chick while a protective male hovers above with its magnificent wings fully extended.

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Presentation packaging and numbered certificate

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each coin is housed in a prestigious timber display case within a themed shipper.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2018
Metal Gold
Gold Content (Troy oz) 32.151
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 3,000.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 1,000.100
Maximum Diameter (mm) 75.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 16.17
Maximum Mintage 15
Finish Proof
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer John M. Mercanti

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