1 oz 2017 Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle Silver Coin | Perth Mint

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 oz of 999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Features a Wedge Tailed Eagle perched on a branch

The wedge tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia, and can be found throughout the country. It is one of the largest eagles in the world, and easily distinguished by it's wedge shape tail when in full flight.

The reverse of this coin was created by John Mercanti, former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Mercanti created more designs for the U.S. Mint than anyone else in its history, although he is likely most famous as the designer of the reverse of the American eagle silver coin.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint's 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.