Australia
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
- Range
- Australia, Tasmania, southern New Guinea
- Feature
- legs feathered down to the toes
Red List: least concernOn this coin
1 oz Silver Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle 2026 (Mintage: 2,500)
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- Colored Eagles: two heraldic birds
- Perth Mint: world-famous mint
- With Certificate: in elegant collector's card
- Colored EaglesWedge-tailed eagle and bald eagle in finest color
- Perth MintFrom one of the world's most renowned mints
- With CertificateThe card protects the coin and confirms the mintage
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Eagles of the Continents
Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2026, 1 ounce of silver, picture side
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the largest living bird of prey in Australia. In front is the head of a Wedge-tailed Eagle, behind it a Bald Eagle, both looking to the right.
The birds of the coins
Six species, four continents
The coins of this world are ordered by the bird, not by the country that issues them.
North America
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
- Size
- 71 to 96 cm, 3 to 6.3 kg
- Population
- about 200,000 mature individuals
Red List: least concernOn this coin
Africa
Martial Eagle
Polemaetus bellicosus
- Habitat
- open grassland with scattered large trees
- Weight
- 3 to 6.2 kg
Red List: endangered
Africa
Bateleur
Terathopius ecaudatus
- Range
- much of Africa south of the Sahara, southwestern Arabia
- Area
- about 23.5 million km²
Red List: endangered
Europe
Spanish Imperial Eagle
Aquila adalberti
- Breeding range
- only the Iberian Peninsula
- Population 2020
- 530 to 540 pairs
Red List: vulnerable
Europe
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
- In this world
- on coins from Malta and Samoa
- Range
- North America, Eurasia and North Africa
Red List: least concern
Red List categories according to BirdLife International.
Australia · Wedge-tailed Eagle
The eagle with the wedge-shaped tail
Its tail is long and wedge-shaped, its legs are feathered down to the toes.
It lives across the whole Australian mainland, on Tasmania and in southern New Guinea, from the coast to the mountains. Of the world’s large eagles it is the most common.
Its nest of dead branches is used for years; nests 1.8 metres wide, 3 metres deep and weighing about 400 kilograms are known.
Perth Mint · since 2014
Eleven designs in thirteen years
The series began in January 2014; the designs are by John M. Mercanti.
2014/2015
2016/2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026first with two species
Bullion and colourOne ounce of silver, plus two coloured issues.
1 ounce of silver
2021202220242026
1 ounce of silver, coloured
20252026
High ReliefMostly in proof: silver from one to ten ounces, gold from one to five ounces.
1 ounce of silver
202120232025
2 ounces of silver, piedfort
2022
3 ounces of silver
2024
5 ounces of silver
202020212025
10 ounces of silver
2020202120222023
1 ounce of gold
20152016201720182019202220232024
2 ounces of gold
20142015201620172019
5 ounces of gold
201620182019
Special finishesPartly gilded, Ultra High Relief and rose gold.
1 ounce of silver, partly gilded
2024
2 ounces of silver, partly gilded
20232026
5 ounces of silver, partly gilded
20232026
1 ounce of gold, Ultra High Relief
20252026
1 ounce of rose gold, Ultra High Relief
2025
From Niue: John Gould’s Wedge-tailed EagleIssued by Niue, struck by B.H. Mayer, with the privy JG.one ounce of silverone ounce of gold
Africa · Odyssey of the Sky
Martial Eagle and Bateleur
The Odyssey of the Sky of the South African Mint began in 2025 with the Bateleur, followed by the Martial Eagle in 2026. Each coin shows its face value as an R before the number, the symbol of the rand.
Europe · Spanish Imperial Eagle and Golden Eagle
The return of the Spanish Imperial Eagle
In the 1960s only 30 pairs of the Spanish Imperial Eagle were left; in 2020 there were 530 to 540.
North America · Bald Eagle
The eagle with the white head
In August 2007 the Bald Eagle was removed from the list of endangered species in the USA.
The coin in detail
Colour on fine silver
In colour the two species can be told apart: a brown head with a pale beak, behind it a white head with a yellow beak.
PlumageThe plumage in detail
Mint markThe mint mark P
YearThe year of striking
At a glance
- Series
- Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
- Eagle
- Wedge-tailed Eagle and Bald Eagle
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 1 Dollar
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- brilliant uncirculated
- Finish
- coloured
- Mintage
- 2,500 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
1 oz Silver Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle 2026 – Colourful Rarity in Coincard
- Strictly limited: Worldwide mintage of only 2,500 pieces
- Appreciation potential: High appreciation potential due to strict limitation and international collector demand
- Design: Artistic colour enhancement featuring two majestic eagle portraits – Wedge-Tailed Eagle and Bald Eagle
- Manufacturer: The Perth Mint – one of the most renowned mints in the world
- Country of origin: Australia, legal tender of 1 AUD
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 fine silver with 1 oz fine weight
- Presentation: High-quality coincard with certificate
Those who love popular collector's coins with very low mintages will find a true highlight of the current year of issue in the 1 oz Silver Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle 2026. The Perth Mint has created a masterpiece here that is unrivalled in the world of collector's coins – not least because of the breathtakingly low mintage of only 2,500 pieces worldwide.
A Design That Gets Under Your Skin
Two kings of the skies, side by side: in the foreground, the Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle reigns with its deep brown, warmly shimmering plumage. Behind it, the iconic Bald Eagle of North America gazes in the same direction with its bright yellow beak and snow-white head. The detailed colouring is executed in an almost photorealistic manner: every feather, every glint in the eye, every gradient in the plumage has been lovingly rendered. This eleventh edition of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle design comes from the hand of John M. Mercanti, the twelfth Chief Engraver of the US Mint – a distinguished name that connoisseurs will immediately associate with legendary coins such as the American Silver Eagle.
"With a wingspan of up to 2.8 metres, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle glides effortlessly at altitudes of more than 2,000 metres – a symbol of freedom and endurance across the vast expanses of Australia."
The Reverse: Classic Sovereign Design
The obverse features the modern portrait of King Charles III based on the design by Dan Thorne, framed by the inscription "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" and the face value "1 DOLLAR". A dignified counterpart to the vibrant colour world of the eagle design.
Why This Rarity Makes Collectors' Hearts Beat Faster
The combination of strict limitation, elegant coincard presentation and one of Australia's most popular wildlife designs makes this edition a true rarity. With silver coins with appreciation potential, the rule has always applied: the lower the mintage and the more expressive the design, the more sought-after the coin on the secondary market. While classic bullion coins such as the Australian Kangaroo or Koala appear in mintages of millions, we are operating in a completely different league here.
Strengths Compared to Other Silver Coins
- Mintage: At 2,500 pieces, significantly rarer than standard bullion coins
- Finishing: Elaborate colouring instead of plain surface minting
- Mint: The Perth Mint enjoys the highest reputation worldwide
- Condition: Mint State (MS) – flawless collector condition
- Format: 40.90 mm diameter provides ample space for the design
Silver – The Precious Metal with Character
Silver has accompanied humanity as a coinage metal for thousands of years. It combines aesthetic appeal with an intrinsic value that no paper currency has ever been able to match. There is also a tax aspect that many collectors appreciate: profits from the sale of silver coins are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This makes building a fine collection doubly attractive – the joy of ownership meets a well-considered wealth-building asset that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Scope of Delivery
The coin is delivered in the official, printed coincard from the Perth Mint. This protects the collector's item while also containing the technical details and confirmation of the maximum mintage of 2,500 pieces. Ideal for display in a showcase – or as a special gift for lovers of exclusive minting art.
Act now while stocks last – with only 2,500 pieces worldwide, this edition is likely to sell out quickly.
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