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 Silver Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle 2026 (Mintage: 50,000)
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- Masterful design: by John Mercanti
- Perth Mint: mint of world renown
- Highest purity: 999.9 fine silver
- Masterful designTwo wedge-tailed eagles with finely detailed feathers
- Perth MintMinted in Australia featuring the portrait of King Charles III
- Highest purityFlawless Mint State finish, protected in a coin capsule
Item No.: 2260325
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Eagles of the Continents
Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2026, 1 ounce of silver, picture side
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the largest living bird of prey in Australia. In front is the head of a Wedge-tailed Eagle, behind it a Bald Eagle, both looking to the right.
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.
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 concernOn this coin
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
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
1 ounce of fine silver
The bullion coin of the Perth Mint, with the design of its year.
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 and Bald Eagle
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 1 Dollar
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- brilliant uncirculated
- Mintage
- 50,000 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
1 oz Silver Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2026 – Limited Collector's Rarity from the Perth Mint
- Limited: Low mintage of only 50,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: High appreciation potential due to limited availability and growing collector demand
- Rarity: Sought-after collector's coin made of the purest silver
- Design: Breathtaking double portrait of two wedge-tailed eagles in finest detail – a masterpiece of minting art
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint, one of the most renowned mints in the world
- Country of origin: Australia
There are coins you own. And there are coins you treasure like a precious keepsake. The 1 oz Silver Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2026 unquestionably belongs to the second category. With a strictly limited mintage of only 50,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is aimed at discerning collectors who seek the extraordinary – and want to find it before it sells out.
A Design That Takes Your Breath Away
The reverse of this exceptional silver coin features an impressive double portrait of two Australian wedge-tailed eagles. Both birds of prey are depicted in a close-up that reveals every individual feather, every ridge of the beak, and the piercing gaze of these majestic animals. The eagle in the foreground turns slightly to the left, while the second eagle in the background looks to the right – a compositionally brilliant arrangement that creates both tension and harmony. At the top, the inscription "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" is displayed, while the bottom bears the details "2026 1oz 9999 SILVER" along with the "P" mint mark of the Perth Mint and the initials "JM" of designer John Mercanti.
The obverse bears the official portrait of King Charles III in profile, surrounded by the inscription "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" and the face value "1 DOLLAR". Both sides are struck in flawless Mint State (Brilliant Uncirculated) – a quality hallmark that makes collectors' hearts beat faster.
Why This Coin Is So Significant for Collectors
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle has developed into one of the most sought-after series from the Perth Mint since its introduction. What makes this 2026 edition special? The limited mintage. While many bullion coins are struck in editions of millions, only 50,000 examples of this rare collector's coin exist. Experienced numismatists know: low mintage figures combined with an iconic design and a first-class mint are the ingredients from which considerable appreciation potential can emerge.
The wedge-tailed eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey, with a wingspan of up to 2.30 metres – a symbol of strength, freedom, and the untamed wilderness of the fifth continent.
Technical Details at a Glance
- Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 troy ounce)
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 – highest purity
- Diameter: 40.90 mm
- Face value: 1 AUD (Australian Dollar)
- Condition: Mint State (Brilliant Uncirculated)
- Packaging: Protective coin capsule
- Year of issue: 2026
Silver – More Than Just a Precious Metal
Silver has a history spanning thousands of years as a monetary metal. Countless cultures and civilisations have valued it as a medium of trade, a store of value, and a symbol of prosperity. Today, an additional dimension has emerged: industrial demand – from solar technology to electronics and medical technology – is steadily growing and supports the long-term value of this fascinating commodity. Those who hold silver for at least one year also benefit from tax-free capital gains. An advantage that savvy collectors and investors alike appreciate.
Furthermore, silver serves as a proven inflation hedge and a reliable crisis protection – qualities that are particularly valued in uncertain times. Compared to gold, silver is often more affordable and therefore an ideal entry point into the world of physical precious metals.
Who Is This Coin Made For?
Quite simply: for collectors with foresight. Those who have followed the previous years of issue in the Wedge-Tailed Eagle series know the dynamics that can emerge with limited editions. The 2026 edition fits seamlessly into this tradition – and could prove to be one of the most sought-after pieces in the entire series. The combination of the masterful double portrait design, the strictly limited mintage, and the flawless Brilliant Uncirculated quality makes this coin a true highlight for any collection.
Secure your example while stocks last. With a rarity like this, things can move quickly – and those who wait too long will be left looking at an empty display case.
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