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 Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 PP HR (Mintage: 5,000 | Proof)
9 reviews
Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Only 1 left to order
- Striking Design: eagle in a dive
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- With Certificate: numbered, in case
- Striking DesignDiving wedge-tailed eagle clutching a snake
- Perth MintMinted in Australia, bearing the Perth Mint's P mintmark
- With CertificateIn original case with numbered certificate of authenticity
Item No.: 2210086
Price alert 
SharePerth Mint · 2021
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
At a glance
- Series
- Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
- Eagle
- Wedge-tailed Eagle
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 1 Dollar
- Year
- 2021
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- High Relief
- Mintage
- 5,000 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 Proof HR: A Highlight for Collectors and Investors
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
- Limited: Low mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide
- Investment goal: Collector's coin with high appreciation potential
- Growth opportunities: Higher appreciation potential due to limited mintage
- Material / Fineness: The coin is made of high-purity silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia
The 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 Proof HR is an exquisite collector's coin from the renowned Perth Mint. It is part of the sought-after "Wedge Tailed Eagle" series and a true highlight for every collector and investor. The coin's design features the majestic wedge-tailed eagle, a large bird of prey native to Australia.
The coin impresses with its outstanding minting quality. It was struck in the highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP), which requires an elaborate production process and makes it particularly sought-after among collectors. The coin is also struck in High Relief (HR), meaning the design stands out especially vividly and forms a strong contrast to the mirrored coin surface.
The 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 Proof HR is not only an aesthetically appealing coin, it is also an excellent inflation hedge and crisis protection product. The intrinsic value of silver is undeniable, and its industrial demand, particularly in electronics, solar technology, and medical technology, is high. Furthermore, due to its limited availability and limited supply, silver is a stable store of value.
The coin is strictly limited to a mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide. This limitation makes it a rarity and offers high appreciation potential. As an investment product, it is therefore particularly attractive. The coin is delivered in the original coin case and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Richly Detailed Design and High-Quality Craftsmanship
The design side of the coin shows a diving wedge-tailed eagle with a snake in its claws. The richly detailed design and high-quality craftsmanship make this coin a true work of art. The value side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the engraved inscriptions "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA". The face value of the coin is "1 DOLLAR".
A Valuable Addition to Your Collection
The 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 Proof HR is an excellent addition to any collection. With its exquisite design, high minting quality, and strict limitation, it is a valuable collector's item with the potential to increase in value. It is also an excellent investment product that offers both inflation hedge and crisis protection. Don't hesitate to add this extraordinary silver coin to your collection.
Product depiction may differ from the final product.
Loading similar products
1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 PP HR (Mintage: 5,000 | Proof)
£327.67
incl. VAT and excl. shipping