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Wedge-tailed eagle 

The subject of John M. Mercanti’s outstanding coin artistry since 2014, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. Observed throughout mainland Australia and the island state of Tasmania, it favours lightly wooded country offering ready access to prey including rabbits, hares, lizards, snakes and other birds.

Hunting eagle design

The coin portrays a dramatic image of a swooping wedge-tailed eagle with a snake in its talons. The bird’s shiny high relief impression stands proud of the delicately frosted, concave surface of the coin table. Also included on the reverse is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

04 australian wedge tailed eagle 2021 1oz platinum reverse proof high relief InCase

Presentation packaging

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a timber display case within a themed shipper.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2021
Metal Silver
Platinum Content (Troy oz) 1.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 100.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.95
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.119
Maximum Diameter (mm) 27.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 5.50
Maximum Mintage 350
Finish Proof, High Relief
Legal Tender Australia
Effigy Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer John M. Mercanti

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