Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2015 2oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin

  

Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2015 2oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin, featuring. Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold. Extremely Limited Mintage - 500. Struck in Beautiful High Relief.

The spectacular Wedge-tailed Eagle comes to life on this 2oz gold proof high relief coin. This majestic bird 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 is struck from 2oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coins reverse depicts an impressive Wedge-tailed Eagle in mid-flight as it prepares to land on a tree branch. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2015 year-date and The Perth Mints P mintmark.

For this design, The Perth Mint commissioned American sculptor and engraver, John M. Mercanti, the 12th chief engraver of the U. John Mercanti created the reverse design of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin and has produced more coin and medal designs than any other employee in the history of the U. Issued as legal tender under the Australian. The obverse of the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

The Perth Mint will issue no more than 500 of the 2015 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin. Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate. This coin is housed in a classic Perth Mint presentation case with a themed, customised shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The item "Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2015 2oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin" is in sale since Monday, June 12, 2017. This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\Australian\Decimal". The seller is "little_coin_shop" and is located in Melbourne, VIC. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Era: 2000s
• Composition: Gold
• Pattern: Yes
• Region of Origin: Australia/ Oceania
• Proof: Yes
• Mint Marked: Yes