This beautifully crafted gold proof high relief coin, designed for The Perth Mint by renowned US designer John M. Mercanti, showcases an Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle.
Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan of up to 2.5 metres, it can also be recognised from its long, powerful legs which are feathered all the way to its feet.
The coin portrays a wedge-tailed eagle soaring. The raptor appears on a background featuring geometrically arranged elements that suggest a sunburst. As well as the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’ and ‘10TH ANNIVERSARY’, the reverse includes a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary in 2024. Also included is the coin’s weight, purity, and year-date.
The obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination. Also included is a privy mark depicting a wedge-tailed eagle about to land on a tree branch, representing the first coin design in this series.
This coin is housed in a deluxe timber display case within a themed, customised shipper and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
| Mint |
The Perth Mint |
| Country Of Issue |
Australia |
| Year |
2024 |
| Denomination |
$100 |
| Metal Type |
Gold |
| Weight (g) |
31.1 |
| Purity (%) |
99.99 |
| Diameter (mm) |
27.60 |
| Mintage |
500 |
