Australia
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
- Range
- Australia, Tasmania, southern New Guinea
- Feature
- legs feathered down to the toes
Red List: least concernOn this coin
2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof (Mintage: 500 | High Relief)
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- Australia's eagle: largest bird of prey
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Royal portrait: on the reverse
- Australia's eagleThe wedge-tailed eagle, struck with rich detail and vitality
- Perth MintMinted in Australia, from finest gold with 999.9/1,000
- Royal portraitWith the portrait of Elizabeth II on the reverse
Item No.: 1160069
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Eagles of the Continents
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the largest living bird of prey in Australia.
The birds of the coins
Six species, four continents
The coins of this world are ordered by the bird, not by the country that issues them.
Africa
Martial Eagle
Polemaetus bellicosus
- Habitat
- open grassland with scattered large trees
- Weight
- 3 to 6.2 kg
Red List: endangered
Africa
Bateleur
Terathopius ecaudatus
- Range
- much of Africa south of the Sahara, southwestern Arabia
- Area
- about 23.5 million km²
Red List: endangered
Europe
Spanish Imperial Eagle
Aquila adalberti
- Breeding range
- only the Iberian Peninsula
- Population 2020
- 530 to 540 pairs
Red List: vulnerable
Europe
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
- In this world
- on coins from Malta and Samoa
- Range
- North America, Eurasia and North Africa
Red List: least concern
North America
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
- Size
- 71 to 96 cm, 3 to 6.3 kg
- Population
- about 200,000 mature individuals
Red List: least concern
Red List categories according to BirdLife International.
Australia · Wedge-tailed Eagle
The eagle with the wedge-shaped tail
Its tail is long and wedge-shaped, its legs are feathered down to the toes.
It lives across the whole Australian mainland, on Tasmania and in southern New Guinea, from the coast to the mountains. Of the world’s large eagles it is the most common.
Its nest of dead branches is used for years; nests 1.8 metres wide, 3 metres deep and weighing about 400 kilograms are known.
Perth Mint · since 2014
Eleven designs in thirteen years
The series began in January 2014; the designs are by John M. Mercanti.
2014/2015
2016/2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026first with two species
Bullion and colourOne ounce of silver, plus two coloured issues.
1 ounce of silver
2021202220242026
1 ounce of silver, coloured
20252026
High ReliefMostly in proof: silver from one to ten ounces, gold from one to five ounces.
1 ounce of silver
202120232025
2 ounces of silver, piedfort
2022
3 ounces of silver
2024
5 ounces of silver
202020212025
10 ounces of silver
2020202120222023
1 ounce of gold
20152016201720182019202220232024
2 ounces of gold
20142015201620172019
5 ounces of gold
201620182019
Special finishesPartly gilded, Ultra High Relief and rose gold.
1 ounce of silver, partly gilded
2024
2 ounces of silver, partly gilded
20232026
5 ounces of silver, partly gilded
20232026
1 ounce of gold, Ultra High Relief
20252026
1 ounce of rose gold, Ultra High Relief
2025
From Niue: John Gould’s Wedge-tailed EagleIssued by Niue, struck by B.H. Mayer, with the privy JG.one ounce of silverone ounce of gold
Africa · Odyssey of the Sky
Martial Eagle and Bateleur
The Odyssey of the Sky of the South African Mint began in 2025 with the Bateleur, followed by the Martial Eagle in 2026. Each coin shows its face value as an R before the number, the symbol of the rand.
Europe · Spanish Imperial Eagle and Golden Eagle
The return of the Spanish Imperial Eagle
In the 1960s only 30 pairs of the Spanish Imperial Eagle were left; in 2020 there were 530 to 540.
North America · Bald Eagle
The eagle with the white head
In August 2007 the Bald Eagle was removed from the list of endangered species in the USA.
The coin in detail
The design in High Relief
The eagle stands in High Relief, struck in proof.
PlumageThe plumage in detail
Mint markThe mint mark P
At a glance
- Series
- Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
- Eagle
- Wedge-tailed Eagle
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 2 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 200 Dollars
- Year
- 2016
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- High Relief
- Mintage
- 500 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver and copper.
2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof: A Rare Gold Coin for Discerning Collectors
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of just 500 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Very rare collector's coin / rarity: A genuine collector's piece for lovers of exclusive coins
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
- High Relief minting: Distinctive look and feel thanks to High Relief minting
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof is a special gold coin distinguished by its high quality, unique design, and strictly limited mintage. It was produced by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia and belongs to the popular Wedge Tailed Eagle series. With a mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, this coin is a genuine rarity and a must-have for every collector.
Exquisite minting quality and unique design
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof stands out for its exquisite minting quality. It was produced in the highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP), ensuring a particularly smooth and lustrous surface. In addition, it was struck in High Relief, giving the eagle design an impressive three-dimensionality and resulting in a distinctive look and feel.
The coin's design depicts the Australian wedge-tailed eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey. The eagle is portrayed in great detail and appears especially lifelike and realistic thanks to the High Relief minting. The reverse of the coin features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Valuable gold as an investment opportunity
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof is made of the finest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000. Gold has been a stable and proven store of value for thousands of years, offering protection against inflation and currency risks. It has intrinsic value and is recognized worldwide as a form of currency. With this coin, you are therefore investing not only in a beautiful collector's piece, but also in a valuable precious metal with high appreciation potential.
A valuable collector's piece with high appreciation potential
Thanks to its strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, the 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof is a genuine rarity. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's piece and ensures high appreciation potential. So if you are looking for a rare and valuable coin with the potential to increase in value, the 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof is the perfect choice for you.
Conclusion
The 2 oz Gold Wedge Tailed Eagle 2016 Proof is an exquisite gold coin that impresses with its high quality, unique design, and strictly limited mintage. It is a must-have for every coin collector and a valuable investment in gold. With its impressive High Relief minting and lifelike eagle design, it is a true eye-catcher and a highlight in any coin collection.
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