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
2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2014 Proof (High Relief)
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- Strictly limited: only 1,000 pieces
- Engraving art: by John M. Mercanti
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Strictly limitedOnly 1,000 pieces of this coin were minted worldwide
- Engraving artHis wedge-tailed eagle swoops vividly on its prey
- Perth MintMinted with precision and quality in Australia
Item No.: 1140053
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Eagles of the Continents
Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2014, 2 ounces 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
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
- 2 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 200 Dollars
- Year
- 2014
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- High Relief
- Mintage
- 1,000 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2014 Proof (High Relief): An Exquisite Collector's Coin
- Investment objective: Rare collector's coin with high appreciation potential.
- Design: Exclusive design of the wedge-tailed eagle in action, created by renowned engraver John M. Mercanti.
- Material / Fineness: Crafted from the purest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000.
- Manufacturer: Precision and quality guaranteed by the renowned Perth Mint.
- Country of origin: Proudly minted in Australia.
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2014 Proof (High Relief) is far more than just a coin. It is a work of art, a piece of history, and a secure investment in gold. With its strictly limited mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this coin offers enormous appreciation potential for collectors and investors alike.
An Expression of the Highest Minting Art
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2014 Proof (High Relief) is a masterpiece of minting. It was produced in the highest minting quality "Proof" (PP) and brought into a three-dimensional form through the High Relief process. The design of the wedge-tailed eagle diving at its prey is thus brought to life and made tangible. This High Relief minting gives the coin a distinctive appearance and feel, making it a truly unique collector's coin.
Exclusive Design and Strong Symbolism
The coin is distinguished by its exclusive design. The obverse features a wedge-tailed eagle diving at its prey during a hunt. The wedge-tailed eagle is Australia's largest eagle and symbolises strength, freedom, and independence. The reverse bears the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the face value. The detailed craftsmanship and the symbolic power of the design make this coin a highly sought-after collector's coin.
Gold as a Secure Investment
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2014 Proof (High Relief) is not only a beautiful collector's coin, but also a secure investment in gold. Gold is a stable and proven store of value that has been treasured for over 6,000 years. It is tradeable worldwide, VAT-exempt, and possesses intrinsic value. Furthermore, gold offers an excellent inflation hedge and crisis protection.
Conclusion
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2014 Proof (High Relief) is an exquisite collector's coin that impresses with its exclusive design, outstanding minting quality, and strictly limited mintage. It offers collectors and investors not only the opportunity to own a piece of art and history, but also a secure investment in gold. With its limited mintage and high demand, this coin offers very high appreciation potential. Don't hesitate — secure this unique collector's coin for yourself today.
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