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 2015 Proof (High Relief)
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- Limited: only 500 pieces worldwide
- Master Engraver: John M. Mercanti
- Perth Mint: Australia's minting artistry
- LimitedOnly 500 pieces worldwide make this coin a rarity
- Master EngraverThe eagle design comes from the US Mint's 12th Chief Engraver
- Perth MintDelivered in an elegant case bearing the Perth Mint lettering
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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
- 2 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 200 Dollars
- Year
- 2015
- 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.
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2015 Proof (High Relief): A Collector's Item Par Excellence
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2015 Proof (High Relief) is an exquisite collector's coin that makes every coin enthusiast's heart beat faster. This impressive piece is a product of the renowned Perth Mint and belongs to the popular "Wedge Tailed Eagle" series.
- Investment objective: Rare collector's coin with high appreciation potential.
- Design: The coin shows the majestic image of a wedge-tailed eagle about to seize its prey.
- Material / Fineness: Made from the purest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000, this coin is a true gem.
- Manufacturer: The coin was produced by the renowned mint, Perth Mint.
- Country of origin: Australia
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2015 Proof (High Relief) is not just a coin, but a work of art. Precisely struck in High Relief, it is an impressive example of the extraordinary craftsmanship and skill of the Perth Mint. The coin depicts an impressive image of a wedge-tailed eagle just about to seize its prey - a design that embodies both beauty and raw power. Each individual coin is a unique piece, struck in Proof quality, and features impressive detail accuracy.
As a gold coin, the 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2015 Proof (High Relief) is also a stable store of value. Gold has never had a value of zero and protects you from loss of purchasing power. It is the oldest currency in the world and has an intrinsic value that is recognized worldwide. Furthermore, gold is a scarce commodity with limited supply, leading to long-term value stability.
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2015 Proof (High Relief) is a sought-after collector's item with strong appreciation potential. With a strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, it is a rarity that should not be missing from any collection. It is not only an investment in gold, but also in art and history.
Compared to other gold coins, the 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2015 Proof (High Relief) offers several unique advantages:
- Minting quality: The coin is struck in the highest possible minting quality, "Proof" (PP), and therefore shows a maximum degree of detail accuracy and precision.
- Growth opportunities: Due to the strict limitation and high demand, the coin offers very high appreciation potential.
- Design: The coin's design was created by the renowned engraver John M. Mercanti, known as the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint.
- Exclusivity: With a mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, the coin is an absolute rarity.
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2015 Proof (High Relief) is delivered in a case and is in like-new condition. It is a perfect gift for coin collectors or an excellent addition to any collection. Treat yourself to the pleasure of owning this exquisite coin and experience the fascination of Gold Wedge coins.
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