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
10 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR (Mintage: 500 | Proof | High Relief)
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- Elegant design: Wedge-tailed eagle in flight
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Highest purity: Fineness 999.9/1,000
- Elegant designWith outstretched wings, designed by John M. Mercanti
- Perth MintThe mint mark P stands for the Perth mint
- Highest purityFine silver in an elegant case, delivered as new
Item No.: 2200169
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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
- 10 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 10 Dollars
- Year
- 2020
- 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.
10 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR: A Collector's Item of Extraordinary Rarity and Beauty
Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide
Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
Very rare collector's coin / rarity
Mint quality: Highest possible mint quality "Proof" (PP)
Investment objective: Rare collector's coin with high appreciation potential
Design: Majestic Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey
Material / Fineness: 999.9/1,000 silver, 10 ounces fine weight
Manufacturer: Perth Mint, renowned mint from Australia
The 10 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR coin is a true collector's item and an excellent addition for anyone with an interest in rare and valuable coins. It is not only a piece of Australian culture and history, but also an outstanding investment with high appreciation potential.
Struck by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia, this coin is distinguished by its exceptional mint quality. It was produced in the highest possible mint quality "Proof" (PP), which is particularly sought after by collectors and ranks among the most elaborate manufacturing processes for a coin.
The highlight of this coin is undoubtedly the impressive High Relief design. It depicts the majestic Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey, in flight with outstretched wings. This highly detailed design underscores the expertise of the Perth Mint and makes each coin a unique work of art.
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is a symbol of freedom and strength and holds special significance in Australian culture. The coin pays tribute to this majestic creature and helps preserve its importance for future generations.
The 10 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle 2020 Proof HR coin is strictly limited. With a worldwide mintage of only 500 pieces, it is a true rarity. This makes it particularly attractive to collectors and investors seeking rare and valuable coins, and enhances its potential for appreciation in value.
Crafted from pure 999.9/1,000 silver, this coin also possesses intrinsic value. Silver has long been recognised as a store of value and inflation hedge. It has limited availability and a constrained supply, which will contribute to long-term value stability.
While this coin is an impressive collector's item, it is also a sound investment. As a crisis protection product, it offers a hedge against political and economic uncertainties. Its intrinsic value and limited mintage make it an attractive investment option with high appreciation potential.
The 10 oz Silver Wedge Tailed Eagle Proof HR coin is more than just a coin. It is a piece of history, a work of art, and a valuable investment. It is a tribute to Australian wildlife and a testament to the minting artistry of the Perth Mint. With its strict limitation and high appreciation potential, it is a must-have for every serious collector and investor.
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