The Perth Mint 2024 November Bulletin | Page 18

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Magnificent montage

These magnificent 99.99 % pure 10oz gold and silver proof coins celebrate the progression of Wedge-tailed Eagle designs between 2014 and 2024 .
Each artistic representation of Australia ’ s largest bird of prey was created by renowned American sculptor and engraver , John M . Mercanti , formerly the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint .
The coins ’ reverse portrays a montage of his memorable illustrations capturing the distinctive raptor in many moods .
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE 10 TH ANNIVERSARY
2024 10oz Gold Proof Coin
$ 1,000 Australian legal tender 99.99 % pure gold 61.00 mm ø 25 mintage
24V36AAA
AUD
56,200 . 00
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE 10 TH ANNIVERSARY
2024 10oz Silver Proof Coin
$ 10 Australian legal tender 99.99 % pure silver 75.90 mm ø 700 mintage
24V35AAA
AUD
1,299 . 00
Included in the design is the inscription ‘ AUSTRALIAN WEDGE- TAILED EAGLE ’, and a ‘ P125 ’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint ’ s 125th anniversary in 2024 . The obverse of both pieces incorporates a privy mark representation of John ’ s design for the very first issue in the now internationally popular series .