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 2022 (Mintage: 50,000)
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- Eagle Design: every feather finely struck
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Brilliant Uncirculated: safe in its coin capsule
- Eagle DesignAustralia's largest bird of prey, lifelike and up close
- Perth MintStruck in Australia, marked by a small P in the design
- Brilliant UncirculatedFlawless condition, protected in its own coin capsule
Item No.: 2220180
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Eagles of the Continents
Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2022, 1 ounce of silver, picture side
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
1 ounce of fine silver
The bullion coin of the Perth Mint, with the design of its year.
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
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 1 Dollar
- Year
- 2022
- Quality
- uncirculated
- Mintage
- 50,000 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 2022: A Precious Metal Product of the Highest Class
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 50,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: Very high potential for appreciation due to strict limitation and high demand
- Very rare collector's coin / rarity
The 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2022 is an exclusive collector's item from the renowned Perth Mint. With a strictly limited mintage of only 50,000 pieces worldwide, this coin embodies a rare rarity with high potential for appreciation.
Exquisite Design and High Quality
The coin stands out for its exquisite design, showing the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey, in an impressive close-up. This striking depiction is surrounded by the inscriptions "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE", "2022", "1 oz" and "9999 SILVER". On the other side of the coin is the effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the country of issue "AUSTRALIA" and the face value "1 DOLLAR". With a diameter of 40.90 mm and a gross weight of 31.10 g, this coin is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship.
Investing in Silver
As an investment product, the 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2022 offers numerous advantages. Silver has long been known as a store of value and investment product. It is durable, retains its physical properties over time, and has an intrinsic value due to its industrial applications. In addition, silver serves as an inflation hedge, as it increases in value when inflation rises. Furthermore, silver offers portfolio diversification, as it can have a lower correlation to other asset classes such as stocks and bonds.
A Unique Collector's Item
Due to its strict limitation and excellent quality, the 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2022 is a sought-after collector's item. With its low mintage of only 50,000 pieces worldwide, it is a true highlight for any coin collector. In addition, due to its rarity, it has a high potential for appreciation, making it an attractive investment.
The Right Choice for Collectors and Investors
Whether you are a passionate coin collector or looking for a safe and value-stable investment, the 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2022 is the right choice. It combines the fascination of a rare collector's coin with the benefits of investing in silver. With its high potential for appreciation and its role as crisis protection, it is an excellent addition to any portfolio.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia
- Fine weight: 31.10 g
- Face value: 1 AUD
- Year of issue: 2022
- Precious metal: Silver
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Diameter: 40.90 mm
- Mintage: 50,000 pieces
- Investment type: Coin
Secure this rare and valuable coin now and invest in a piece of history with the 1 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2022.
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