Description:
Struck by The Perth Mint from 10z of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea, the Wedge-tailed Eagle has a wingspan of up to 2.7 meters, and displays a long, wedge-shaped tail and feathered legs.
This majestic bird is known to soar through the sky for hours on end, frequently reaching altitudes of up to 2,000 meters. In the heat of the day, the eagle makes use of hot thermal air currents that drift up from the ground to reach these dizzying heights, whilst expending little energy.
The Wedge-tailed Eagle can be found from sea level areas to alpine regions, though they favor 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.
The coin's reverse depicts an impressive Wedge-tailed Eagle in mid-flight as it prepares to land on a tree branch. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2015 year-date and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.
The coin's obverse depicts the lan Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il and the monetary denomination.
The Perth Mint will issue no more than 1,000 of the 2015 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1oz
Gold Proof High Relief Coin.
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