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Distinguished eagle

Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the Australian wedge-tailed eagle is one of the world’s largest birds of prey. With the ability to fly tirelessly for many hours, it’s known to reach altitudes of 2,000 metres and beyond on thermal air currents rising from Australia’s sun-baked terrain.

Outstanding avian artistry

Featuring renowned sculptor John M. Mercanti’s seventh wedge-tailed eagle design, the coin’s dramatic image of the avian predator is struck on a frosted table. As eagle-eyed collectors will observe, the bright finishes on the bird’s head are enhanced with a range of subtle variations - the result of painstaking surface treatments by our coin craftsmen and women.

As well as the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the reverse also includes the coin’s weight, fineness and its 2022 year-date.

04 2022 Australian WedgeTailed Eagle 1oz Platinum Enahnced Reverse Proof Coin InCase HighRes

Presentation packaging

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

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2022
Metal Platinum
Platinum Content (Troy oz) 1.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 100.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.95
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.119
Maximum Diameter (mm) 32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.90
Maximum Mintage 200
Finish Enhanced Reverse Proof
Legal Tender Australia
Effigy Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer John M. Mercanti

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