{"product_id":"2018-australian-wedge-tailed-eagle-1oz-silver-proof-high-relief-coin","title":"2018 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his latest design for The Perth Mint’s Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle coin series, renowned engraver John M. Mercanti explores the relationships between a chick and its parents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProof Quality 99.99% Pure Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJohn M. Mercanti Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully composed new portrayal features meticulously observed plumage, including the wedge-tailed eagle’s characteristic tail and magnificent wingspan, all depicted in splendid high relief. The former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint John M. Mercanti captures the intimate bond between mother and eaglet while a protective male hovers in the sky overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen stooping towards her offspring in a stance that conveys natural concern, the female wedge-tailed eagle makes a wonderful centrepiece to the design with meticulously observed plumage. Her airborne mate, with his powerful wings fully extended, shows off the distinctive wedge-shaped tail from which the species takes its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh Relief Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth and detail of the design has been enhanced by its high relief finish. The Perth Mint’s proof quality high relief strike is renowned throughout the world for its superb clarity and the additional detail it portrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Legal Tender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrency Act 1965\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2018 year-date and the monetary denomination on its obverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited Mintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of the 2018 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Specialty Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39525429575844,"sku":"2018WTE2S","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/9027\/9844\/products\/2018-AustralianWedgeTailedEagle-Silver-1oz-Proof-High-relief.jpg?v=1620292341","url":"https:\/\/www.australianspecialtycoins.com.au\/products\/2018-australian-wedge-tailed-eagle-1oz-silver-proof-high-relief-coin","provider":"Australian Specialty Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}