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 2025 (Mintage: 175 | Ultra High Relief | Rose Gold | Reverse Proof)
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- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- The design: intricate plumage
- With certificate: in elegant wooden case
- Perth MintFrom the Perth Mint, known for highest minting quality
- The designEvery single feather of the eagle is carefully detailed
- With certificateDelivered in a premium wooden case with certificate of authenticity
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Eagles of the Continents
Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2025, 1 ounce of gold, 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
Rose gold in Ultra High Relief
The 2025 ounce is struck in Ultra High Relief as reverse proof, in rose gold and in a mintage of 175 pieces.
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
- 1 ounce
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 100 Dollars
- Year
- 2025
- Quality
- reverse proof
- Finish
- rose gold, Ultra High Relief
- Mintage
- 175 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
Exclusive Rarity: The Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2025 in Rose Gold
- Special Feature: High Relief minting for exceptional visual and tactile appeal
- Growth Potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limited mintage and high demand
- Investment Goal: Collector's coin with higher appreciation potential
- Design: Majestic wedge-tailed eagle in a dynamic flight pose with intricately detailed plumage
- Material / Fineness: Noble rose gold alloy with 916.67/1,000 fineness (22 carats)
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned mint Perth Mint
- Country of Origin: Australia
A true masterpiece of the minting art awaits you! The Gold Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2025 in rose gold combines technical perfection with artistic brilliance. With a strictly limited mintage of only 175 pieces worldwide, this collector's coin is among the most sought-after rarities of the year.
Ultra High Relief Meets Reverse Proof – A Technical Masterpiece
The combination of Ultra High Relief and Reverse Proof finish makes this coin an extraordinary collectible. While the raised areas appear in a matte finish, the recessed surfaces shine with a mirror-like gleam – a fascinating contrast that brings the detailed design of the wedge-tailed eagle to life in three dimensions. This elaborate minting technique requires multiple striking passes and makes each individual coin a small work of art.
"With this issue, the Perth Mint has set new standards in modern coin minting. The combination of rose gold, Ultra High Relief and Reverse Proof is unique."
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle – Australia's Majestic Heraldic Bird
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey, soars across the coin's surface with impressive attention to detail. Every single feather has been meticulously crafted by the master engravers of the Perth Mint. The dynamic flight pose conveys strength and freedom – qualities that gold has symbolised for thousands of years.
Why This Coin Is So Special for Collectors
- Extreme Rarity: With only 175 pieces worldwide, one of the smallest mintages from the Perth Mint
- Innovative Minting Technique: Ultra High Relief combined with Reverse Proof – technically demanding and visually spectacular
- Rose Gold Alloy: The warm colouring sets it clearly apart from classic gold coins
- Perfect Packaging: In a premium wooden case with certificate of authenticity
- Appreciation Potential: Comparable limited editions from the Perth Mint have shown impressive value increases
The fineness of 916.67/1,000 corresponds to the traditional 22-carat standard, as used in other prestigious coins. The fine weight is 28.50 g. With this issue, however, the collector's value is clearly in the foreground!
Investment Meets Passion
While classic bullion coins serve primarily as an inflation hedge or crisis protection, limited collector's coins like the Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2025 speak a different language. Here, craftsmanship, rarity and precious metal merge into a total work of art. The Perth Mint, renowned for its innovative designs and highest minting quality, has once again demonstrated with this issue why Australian coins are so coveted by collectors worldwide.
The Reverse Proof technique gives the coin an extraordinary sense of depth. Viewed in the right light, the eagle seems to literally fly out of the coin's surface. This three-dimensional effect is further enhanced by the Ultra High Relief – a visual experience that photographs can barely capture.
Comparison with Other Limited Editions
Looking at earlier limited rose gold issues from the Perth Mint, a clear pattern emerges: the smaller the mintage, the higher the appreciation potential. With only 175 pieces, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2025 is among the most exclusive mintages of all time. For comparison: many successful collector series started with mintages of 500 or more pieces.
The combination of Australian national symbol, innovative minting technique and extreme limited mintage makes this coin a must-have for serious collectors. Whether as the crown jewel of an Australia collection, as the highlight of a bird motif collection, or as a spectacular standalone piece – the Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2025 sets new standards.
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