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Featuring the 2016 Australian wedge-tailed Eagle design by American sculptor and engraver, John M. Mercanti.  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.

2016 wedge-tailed eagle design

The coin’s reverse depicts an impressive wedge-tailed eagle perching on a tree branch. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2016 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

04 australian koala 2016 5oz silver high relief InCase

Presentation packaging

This coin is housed in a prestigious wooden display case with a themed, customised shipper and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2016
Metal Platinum
Platinum Content (Troy oz) 1.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 100.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.95
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.120
Maximum Diameter (mm) 32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.70
Maximum Mintage 350
Legal Tender Australia
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer John M Mercanti

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