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
5 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR (Mintage: 1,000 | Proof | High Relief)
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- Powerful Design: largest bird of prey
- Perth Mint: master of minting art
- Finest Silver: fineness 999.9
- Powerful DesignThe wedge-tailed eagle with wings spread wide
- Perth MintMinted by the renowned mint in Australia
- Finest SilverMade of nearly pure silver in the highest quality
Item No.: 2200108
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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
YearThe year of striking
At a glance
- Series
- Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
- Eagle
- Wedge-tailed Eagle
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 5 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 8 Dollars
- Year
- 2020
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- High Relief
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
5 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR: A Magnificent Piece for Collectors and Investors
Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide
Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
Rare collector's coin / rarity
Design: Fascinating design of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey
Investment objective: Collector's coin with high appreciation potential
Material / Fineness: Made from 999.9/1,000 finest silver
Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Perth Mint
Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
The 5 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR is an exquisite collector's coin minted by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia. With its strict limitation of only 1,000 pieces worldwide, it is a true rarity and a must-have for every collector of silver coins.
Exquisite Minting Quality and Impressive High-Relief Design
The coin is distinguished by its highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP), meaning it was struck under special conditions to achieve a particularly brilliant surface and outstanding detail accuracy. In addition, the coin is struck in high relief, which lends the Wedge-Tailed Eagle design an impressive three-dimensionality.
The Design: The Wedge-Tailed Eagle
The coin's design depicts the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey. The eagle is known for its impressive wingspan of more than two metres and its characteristic wedge-shaped tail. It is found throughout Australia, from coastal plains to forests and alpine regions. The faithful depiction of the eagle on the coin is a testament to the high minting artistry of the Perth Mint.
Investment in Silver and Collector's Item
The 5 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR is not only an aesthetically appealing collector's coin, but also a solid investment in silver. Silver has a long history as a store of value and investment product. It is durable, retains its physical properties over time, and offers portfolio diversification. Silver also serves as an inflation hedge and as a safeguard against political and economic crises.
A Valuable Collector's Item with High Appreciation Potential
With its strict limitation of only 1,000 pieces worldwide and the high demand among coin collectors and investors, the 5 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR has a high appreciation potential. It is therefore a worthwhile addition to any collection and an attractive gift for coin enthusiasts.
Conclusion
The 5 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR is an exquisite collector's coin that impresses with its high minting quality, its impressive high-relief design, and its strict limitation. It is a worthwhile investment in silver and a valuable collector's item with high appreciation potential.
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