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 Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2017 Proof (High Relief)
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- Limited: only 500 pieces worldwide
- Famous Engraver: John M. Mercanti
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- LimitedOnly 500 of this coin were minted worldwide
- Famous EngraverDesigned by the former chief engraver of the US Mint
- Perth MintAustralian minting art in 999.9/1,000 fine gold
Item No.: 1170073
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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
At a glance
- Series
- Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
- Eagle
- Wedge-tailed Eagle
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 100 Dollars
- Year
- 2017
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- High Relief
- Mintage
- 500 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
1 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2017 Proof (High Relief): A Unique Collector's Item
The 1 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2017 Proof (High Relief) is an impressive collector's coin from the renowned Perth Mint. With its strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, this coin is a true highlight for every collector and lover of special gold coins.
- Investment objective: Rare collector's coin with high potential for value appreciation.
- Design: The Wedge Tailed Eagle, majestically perched on a branch, adorns the obverse of this coin.
- Material / Fineness: The coin is made of 999.9/1,000 fine gold and weighs exactly 31.10 g.
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Perth Mint.
- Country of origin: Australia
Detailed design and excellent minting quality
What makes this coin so special is the highly detailed design of the Wedge Tailed Eagle, majestically perched on a branch. The Wedge Tailed Eagle is one of the largest eagles in the world and a symbol of Australian wildlife. This design was created by the renowned engraver John M. Mercanti, the former Chief Engraver of the US Mint.
The high minting quality "Proof" and the special High Relief minting process create an impressive look and feel. This special minting technique makes the design stand out in a three-dimensional way, giving the coin its unique character.
A profit-oriented collector's item
The 1 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2017 Proof (High Relief) is more than just a gold coin. It is a profit-oriented collector's item with strong potential for value appreciation. Due to its strict limitation and high demand, it is an attractive return-generating asset.
The coin is delivered in a case and is brand new. It has a diameter of 27.30 mm and a fine weight of 31.10 g. The face value is 100 AUD.
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Conclusion
The 1 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2017 Proof (High Relief) is an impressive collector's item for every lover of special gold coins. With its strictly limited mintage, its highly detailed design, and its high minting quality, it is a true highlight and an attractive return-generating asset.
Invest now in this unique gold coin and secure yourself a piece of Australian coinage history.
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