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Swooping in 

This extraordinary 1oz silver high relief coin features a fresh new design celebrating Australia’s largest bird of prey by renowned American sculptor engraver John M. Mercanti.

High relief coin design

The coin’s reverse depicts a close-up representation of a swooping wedge-tailed eagle with its talons outstretched ready to strike. The design also includes the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’, the 2020 year-date, the coin’s weight and fineness, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark

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Presentation packaging

The coin is struck in our remarkable proof quality high relief style on a concave table which accentuates the design’s extraordinary detail.

The coin is housed in a prestigious grey display case. Packaged within a themed shipper, the coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2020
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 1.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm) 32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 6.10
Maximum Mintage 5,000
Finish Proof, High Relief
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer John M. Mercanti

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