2020P 5oz Australia Wedge-TailedEagle Incuse NGC PF70 HR-FDOI UC MercantiBox/CoA
The 2020P Australia 5 oz Silver Wedge-Tailed Eagle Reverse Proof, graded NGC PF70, is a distinguished collectible that showcases the artistry of John Mercanti, former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Struck by the Perth Mint, this coin is part of the acclaimed Wedge-Tailed Eagle series, renowned for its intricate designs and limited mintages.
Depicting master engraver John M. Mercanti’s fifth Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle design for The Perth Mint, this exceptionally detailed 5oz silvercoin showcases an appreciably raised relief for stunning clarity. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern Papua New Guinea, the bird has an impressive wingspan of up to 2.7 metres. Distinctive black, brown and reddish-brown feathers extend to cover its legs. The Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020 5oz SilverProof Incused High Relief Coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% puresilver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. No more than 1,000 of these coins will be released worldwide.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 5 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
- The face value of $8 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
- Graded PF70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- High-relief strike.
- Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
- Wedge tail eagle on the reverse.
The Australian Wedge Tail Eagle Silver Coin series was introduced in 2014. The Perth Mint paired with John Mercanti, the former Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, to create this wonderful series. John Mercanti is known for overseeing countless major coin design initiatives for the U.S. Mint. He retired in 2010 as the 12th Chief Engraver in mint history after working at the U.S. Mint for four different decades.
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