2023 Australian wedge tail eagle incused 1oz silver proof coin

2023 Australian wedge tail eagle incused 1oz silver proof coin

This certificate accompanies an Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle coin. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Named for its long distinctively shaped tail. The Wedge-tailed eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan of up to 2.5 metres, it can also be recognised from its long, powerful legs which are feathered all the way to its feet.Wedge-tailed eagles can be observed across mainland Australia and Tasmania in a variety of habitats from coastal to alpine regions. The birds favour lightly wooded country offering favourable nesting sites from which they have a clear view of their territory and ready access to prey including reptiles and small mammals.

With the ability to fly tirelessly for many hours, the majestic wedge-tailed eagle frequently reaches altitudes of 2,000 metres and beyond on thermal air currents rising from Australia's sun-baked terrain.

The coin's reverse portrays an incused representation of a wedge-tailed eagle with outstretched wings standing on a branch. As well as the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE and The Perth Mint's P' mintmark, the reverse also includes the coin's weight, fineness and its 2023 year-date.

The Perth Mint will release just 5,000 of the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023 1oz

Silver Incused Coin.

Specifications: Silver Content

Troy oz: 1

Denomination: $1 AUD 

Fineness: 99.99 % purity 

Minimum Gross Weight: 31.107g

Maximum Diameter: 32.60 mm

Maximum Thickness: 6.00mm

Mintage: # 4312 / 5,000