2023 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Gilded Coin
Iconic eagle
Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the Australian wedge-tailed eagle has a wingspan of more than 2.5 metres. With the ability to fly tirelessly for many hours, it’s known to soar at altitudes of 2,000 metres and beyond on thermal air currents rising from Australia’s sun-baked terrain.
Gilded design
Portraying a wedge-tailed eagle with outstretched wings, the coin is struck in high relief with a superb proof quality finish. Adding further to the coin’s spectacular appearance, the eagle and the coins rims and serrated edge are painstakingly gilded in 24 carat gold. The design includes the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGE’, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, and the coin’s weight, purity, and year-date.
Memorial Obverse
This coin portrays the official Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, featuring the Jody Clark effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign – ‘1952 – 2022’.
Presentation packaging
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a grey leatherette display case and themed shipper.
- Year: 2023
- Metal: Silver
- Silver Content (Troy oz): 5.000
- Monetary Denomination (AUD): 8.00
- Fineness (% purity): 99.99
- Minimum Gross Weight (g): 155.533
- Maximum Diameter (mm): 50.90
- Maximum Thickness (mm): 11.85
- Maximum Mintage: 1,000
- Finish: Proof, High Relief, Gilded
- Legal Tender: Australia
- Effigy: Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
- Designer: John M. Mercanti