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Outback guardian
Portraying the Australian wedgetailed eagle beside the iconic American bald eagle in a striking coloured finish, this pure silver coin marks the eleventh wedgetailed eagle design for The Perth Mint by renowned American coin sculptor John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint.
The wedge-tailed eagle is a striking emblem of Australia’ s vast landscapes. With a wingspan of up to 2.8 metres, it soars effortlessly on thermal currents, often reaching heights above 2,000 metres. Its distinctive wedge-shaped tail and feathered legs make it instantly recognisable as it surveys the terrain below.
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE- TAILED EAGLE
2026 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card
$ 1 Australian legal tender 2,500 mintage
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Found across mainland Australia and Tasmania, this powerful raptor captures the spirit of freedom and endurance in the Australian skies.
The coin’ s coloured reverse features the head of a wedge-tailed eagle in the foreground, showcasing its distinctive dark brown plumage. The bald eagle with its iconic white head and striking yellow beak is positioned behind it, a nod to the 250th anniversary of US independence to be celebrated on 4 July 2026. Both birds are majestically portrayed gazing to the right.