About This Coin
The Wedge-tailed eagle is Australia's most iconic raptor, with a wingspan reaching 2.8 metres and the ability to soar above 2,000 metres. Its distinctive wedge-shaped tail and powerful presence embody freedom and endurance across mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Enhanced ultra high relief
Sculpted for The Perth Mint by renowned US engraver, John M. Mercanti, the coin’s enhanced ultra high relief design portrays the silhouette of a Wedge-tailed eagle in the foreground and a Bald eagle behind it, both gazing to the right.
Limited mintage
The Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2026 5oz Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Gilded Coin is limited to only 500 coins worldwide!
Specifications
Mint:
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The Perth Mint
Country Of Issue:
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Australia
Year:
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2026
Denomination:
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$8
Metal Type:
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Silver
Weight (g):
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31.1
Purity (%):
-
99.99
Mintage:
-
500
SKU:
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26Y85AAA
Mint:
-
The Perth Mint
Country Of Issue:
-
Australia
Year:
-
2026
Denomination:
-
$8
Metal Type:
-
Silver
Weight (g):
-
155.53 (5oz)
Purity (%):
-
99.99
Diameter (mm):
-
50.90
Mintage:
-
500
SKU:
-
26Y85AAA
Mint:
-
The Perth Mint
Country Of Issue:
-
Australia
Year:
-
2026
Denomination:
-
$8
Metal Type:
-
Silver
Weight (g):
-
155.53 (5oz)
Diameter (mm):
-
50.90
Purity (%):
-
99.99
Mintage:
-
500
SKU:
-
26Y85AAA
Mint:
-
The Perth Mint
Country Of Issue:
-
Australia
Year:
-
2026
Denomination:
-
$8
Metal Type:
-
Silver
Weight (g):
-
155.53 (5oz)
Diameter (mm):
-
50.90
Purity (%):
-
99.99
Mintage:
-
500
SKU:
-
26Y85AAA