2014 Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Coin

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Description

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle has a wingspan of up to 2.7 metres, and displays a long, wedge-shaped tail and feathered legs.

This majestic bird is known to soar through the sky for hours on end, frequently reaching altitudes of up to 2,000 metres. In the heat of the day, the eagle makes use of hot thermal air currents that drift up from the ground to reach these dizzying heights, whilst expending little energy.

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle can be found from sea level areas to alpine regions, though they favour forested land and open country, to rainforests and coastal heaths. They can often be seen perched in trees and on rocks and cliffs, from where they have a clear view of their surroundings, enabling them to defend their territory and identify prey.

The coin’s reverse depicts an impressive Wedge-Tailed Eagle in mid-flight as it prepares to land on a tree branch.

The 2014 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. No more than 5,000 of these coins will be released worldwide.

This coin is housed in a grey presentation case with a themed, customised shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Features

General Product Features

Year:
2014
Country:
Australia

Coin Features

Issuer:
Perth Mint
Finish:
Proof
Mintage:
5000
Metal:
Silver
Metal Weight:
1oz