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
5 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2018 PP (High Relief | Mintage: 75 pieces)
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- Proud Eagle: symbol of strength
- Perth Mint: world renown from Australia
- Rare piece: only few in stock
- Proud EagleAn eagle with broad wings, a second circling behind
- Perth MintOne of the most renowned mints in the world
- Rare pieceOnly a few of this collector's coin remain
Item No.: 1180161
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Eagles of the Continents
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the largest living bird of prey in Australia.
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.
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
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 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
The design in High Relief
The eagle stands in High Relief, struck in proof.
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
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 5 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 500 Dollars
- Year
- 2018
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- High Relief
- Mintage
- 75 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
Exclusive Rarity: 5 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2018 Proof
We present to you here one of the most exclusive collector's coins from Perth Mint: The 5 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle from the year 2018 in the highest minting quality Proof. With a strictly limited mintage of only 75 pieces worldwide, this masterpiece is an absolute highlight for every collector and lover of rare coins.
- Investment goal: Rare collector's coin with high appreciation potential.
- Design: The majestic Wedge Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey, in an impressive High Relief strike.
- Material / Fineness: Made from 999.9/1,000 fine gold, the purest gold available in the coin trade.
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Perth Mint.
- Country of origin: Australia
The coin is new and is delivered in a high-quality case, making it ideal as a gift or for display. With a diameter of 40.60 mm and a fine weight of 155.52 g, it is an impressive piece that should not be missing from any collection.
The design: The majestic Wedge Tailed Eagle
The coin's design features a Wedge Tailed Eagle in a High Relief strike. This technique gives the design an impressive three-dimensionality and depth, bringing the eagle practically to life. The eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey and a symbol of strength and freedom.
The minting quality: Proof
The coin is struck in the highest minting quality, Proof. This means the coin is struck with special dies and under high pressure. The result is a coin with mirror-smooth surfaces and sharply defined details that highlight the design in an impressive way.
The investment: Collector's coin with high appreciation potential
The 5 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2018 Proof is more than just a coin - it is an investment in the future. Thanks to its strict limitation and high demand among collectors, it offers high appreciation potential. Furthermore, it is made of gold, a stable and proven store of value for over 6,000 years. Gold has never had a value of zero because it possesses intrinsic value and protects against loss of purchasing power.
The manufacturer: Perth Mint
Perth Mint is one of the most renowned mints in the world and is known for its high-quality, detail-rich coin minting. With its many years of experience and high quality standards, it continues to set new benchmarks in coin minting.
So if you are looking for an exclusive collector's coin with high appreciation potential, the 5 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2018 Proof is the perfect choice. Secure this rare collector's item and invest in a piece of history.
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