Article: 2014–2026 Perth Mint Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series Coins
2014–2026 Perth Mint Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series Coins
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series Silver Coins by Perth Mint
The Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle series is one of Perth Mint's most successful modern wildlife coin programs. Created in partnership with renowned American coin designer John M. Mercanti, the series showcases Australia's largest bird of prey in stunning silver and gold formats.
Since its launch in 2014, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle has evolved from a simple bullion release into a major collector program featuring bullion coins, proofs, high-relief issues, gilded editions, coloured releases, rose-gold plated coins, and ultra-low mintage specialty products.
Today, many collectors consider the Wedge-Tailed Eagle series second only to the Lunar Series among Perth Mint's modern collector coins.
Why Collectors Love the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series
Annual New Designs
Most years feature a completely new eagle design.
Low Bullion Mintage
The flagship 1oz silver bullion coin is limited to:
50,000 coins worldwide
This makes it significantly scarcer than many competing bullion programs.
Designed by John Mercanti
Former Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.
Australian Icon
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey, with a wingspan exceeding 2.5 metres.
Annual Release Calendar
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle series typically follows a structured release schedule.
| Month | Product |
|---|---|
| January–February | 1oz Bullion Coin |
| March–April | Silver Proof Coin |
| May–June | High Relief Issues |
| July–August | Coloured Releases |
| September–October | Gilded & Rose Gold Editions |
| November | Special Anniversary & Premium Releases |
2014 – The Beginning
First Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin
The inaugural release introduced the series.
| Product | Size | Finish | Packaging | Mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bullion Coin | 1oz | Bullion | Capsule | 50,000 |
| Silver Proof Coin | 1oz | Proof | Presentation Box + COA | 5,000 |
| Silver High Relief Proof Coin | 5oz | High Relief Proof | Presentation Box + COA | 5,000 |
| Silver Bullion Coin | 2oz | Bullion | Capsule | Unlimited |
| Silver Bullion Coin | 5oz | Bullion | Capsule | Unlimited |
| Size | Denomination | Packaging | Maximum Mintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1oz Gold Proof High Relief | $100 | Presentation Box + COA | 1,000 |
| Size | Denomination | Packaging | Maximum Mintage | Declared Mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2oz Gold Proof High Relief | $200 | Presentation Box + COA | 1,000 | 716 |
2015 – Continued Success
Design
Used the same eagle artwork as the inaugural release
| Product | Size | Finish | Packaging | Mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedge-Tailed Eagle Bullion Coin | 1oz Silver | Bullion | Capsule | 50,000 |
| Wedge-Tailed Eagle Bullion Coin | 2oz Silver | Bullion | Capsule | Unlimited |
| Wedge-Tailed Eagle Bullion Coin | 5oz Silver | Bullion | Capsule | Unlimited |
Silver Bullion
- 1oz Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Bullion
- 5oz Bullion
Silver Proof
- 1oz Silver Proof (5,000)
Silver High Relief
- 1oz Silver Proof High Relief (10,000)
- 5oz Silver Proof High Relief (2,500)
Gold High Relief
- 1oz Gold (1,000)
- 2oz Gold (500)
- 5oz Gold (99)
Platinum High Relief
- 1oz Platinum (500)
Small Gold Issue
- 0.5g Gold Coin (Unlimited)
Key 2015 Eagle Coins
🥇 Rarest Issue: 5oz Gold Proof High Relief – 99 mintage
🥈 Most Popular Silver Issue: 5oz Silver Proof High Relief – 2,500 mintage
🥉 Best Collector Coin: 1oz Silver Proof High Relief – Sold Out
For a complete Wedge-Tailed Eagle guide, I would structure every year (2014–2026) exactly like this so collectors can quickly see all releases, packaging, and mintages year by year.
2016 – New Eagle Design
A completely new design was introduced.
Bullion Range
- 1oz Silver Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Silver Bullion (Unlimited)
- 5oz Silver Bullion (Unlimited)
Silver Proof Range
- 1oz Silver Proof (5,000)
- 1oz Silver Proof High Relief (19,000)
- 5oz Silver Proof High Relief (5,000)
Gold Range
- 1oz Gold Proof High Relief (1,000)
- 2oz Gold Proof High Relief (500)
- 5oz Gold Proof (199)
Platinum Range
- 1oz Platinum Proof (350)
Special Issue
- 1oz Bi-Metal Coin (750)
Key 2016 Coins
🥇 Rarest Coin: 5oz Gold Proof – 199 mintage
🥈 Rarest Silver Coin: 1oz Silver Proof – 5,000 mintage
🥉 Most Popular Silver Coin: 1oz Silver Proof High Relief – 14,635 sold
⭐ Special Collector Issue: 1oz Bi-Metal Coin – 750 mintage
The 2016 release is considered one of the strongest years in the Wedge-Tailed Eagle series because it combined a new design with a broad range of collector products, many of which remain highly sought after today.
2017 – Design Continuation
The 2017 release continued the successful 2016 design.
2018 – Expansion Year
The 2018 Wedge-Tailed Eagle program was one of the strongest years in the series to date. Perth Mint expanded the collector range significantly by introducing the 10oz Silver Proof High Relief, while maintaining a full lineup of silver, gold, platinum, and bi-metal collector issues.
2019
The 2019 Wedge-Tailed Eagle continued Perth Mint's premium collector strategy with a strong lineup of silver, gold, platinum, and bi-metal releases. While bullion remained the foundation of the series, the High Relief collector coins were becoming the standout products, especially the 10oz Silver High Relief issue.
2020
The series continued to gain popularity worldwide.
The 2020 Wedge-Tailed Eagle program introduced some of the most innovative formats in the series, including the first Silver Piedfort Coin and Incused High Relief Silver Coin. This year is considered one of the strongest collector years in the entire Wedge-Tailed Eagle collection.
Silver Bullion
- 1oz Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Bullion
- 5oz Bullion
Silver Premium Releases
- 1oz Silver Proof High Relief (10,000)
- 2oz Silver Proof Piedfort (1,500)
- 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Incused (1,000)
- 10oz Silver Proof High Relief (500)
Gold Releases
- 1oz Gold Proof High Relief (500)
- 2oz Gold Proof High Relief (200)
- 5oz Gold Proof Incused High Relief (50)
- 1kg Gold Proof (10)
Platinum Release
- 1oz Platinum Proof (250)
Special Release
- 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof (150)
Key 2020 Coins
🥇 Rarest Coin
- 1kg Gold Proof
- Mintage: 10
🥈 Rarest Collector Coin
- 5oz Gold Proof Incused High Relief
- Mintage: 50
🥉 Rarest Silver Coin
- 10oz Silver Proof High Relief
- Mintage: 500
⭐ Most Innovative Release
- 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Incused
- Mintage: 1,000
⭐ Most Popular Release
- 2oz Silver Proof Piedfort
- Mintage: 1,500
- Sold Out
Collector Highlights
The 2020 program is often regarded as one of the most innovative years in the Wedge-Tailed Eagle series. The introduction of Piedfort, Incused High Relief, and ultra-low-mintage premium releases gave collectors several unique formats not previously seen in the series. The standout coins remain the 10oz Silver Proof High Relief (500), 5oz Silver Incused High Relief (1,000), and the exceptionally rare 5oz Gold Incused High Relief (50).
2021
The 2021 Wedge-Tailed Eagle series was one of the most innovative and collectible years in the program's history. Perth Mint introduced Enhanced Reverse Proof, Ultra High Relief, Reverse Proof, Incused Proof, and even a special Six-Coin Set, creating one of the strongest Eagle lineups ever released.
2022 – Major Expansion
One of the most exciting years for Eagle collectors.
The 2022 Wedge-Tailed Eagle series marked another major evolution for the program. Perth Mint expanded the bullion range with a new 3oz silver bullion coin and introduced one of the most desirable modern Eagle issues: the 10oz Silver Incused High Relief Coin with a tiny mintage of just 500 pieces.
Silver Bullion Range
- 1oz Silver Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Silver Bullion
- 3oz Silver Bullion
- 5oz Silver Bullion
Silver Collector Range
- 1oz Silver Proof (1,000)
- 10oz Silver Incused High Relief (500)
Gold Range
- 1oz Gold Proof High Relief
- 2oz Gold Proof High Relief
- 5oz Gold Collector Issue
Platinum Range
- 1oz Platinum Collector Coin
Key 2022 Coins
🥇 Rarest Silver Coin
- 10oz Silver Incused High Relief
- Mintage: 500
🥈 Best Proof Coin
- 1oz Silver Proof
- Mintage: 1,000
🥉 Most Important Bullion Release
- 3oz Silver Bullion
- First appearance in the Eagle bullion series
⭐ Collector Highlight
- 10oz Incused High Relief
- One of the most technically impressive Wedge-Tailed Eagle coins ever produced
Collector Highlights
The 2022 release year is remembered for two major developments: the introduction of the 3oz bullion coin and the highly sought-after 10oz Silver Incused High Relief Coin. With only 500 pieces struck worldwide, the 10oz issue ranks among the rarest and most desirable modern Wedge-Tailed Eagle silver coins. The 1oz Silver Proof, limited to 1,000 pieces, also remains a key coin for collectors building a complete Eagle proof collection.
2023 – Continuation of Success
Same Eagle Design Across Range
The 2023 Wedge-Tailed Eagle program continued the successful expansion introduced in 2022. The bullion range featured five silver sizes, while Perth Mint released several premium collector issues including a 10oz Incused High Relief Coin and a highly sought-after 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof Gilded Coin with a tiny mintage of only 250 pieces.
Silver Bullion Range
- 1oz Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Bullion
- 3oz Bullion
- 5oz Bullion
- 10oz Bullion
Silver Collector Range
- 1oz Silver Proof
- 10oz Silver Incused High Relief (500)
Gold Range
- 1oz Gold Proof High Relief
- 2oz Gold Proof High Relief
Special Release
- 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof Gilded (250)
Key 2023 Coins
🥇 Rarest Release
- 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof Gilded
- Mintage: 250
🥈 Rarest Silver Coin
- 10oz Silver Incused High Relief
- Mintage: 500
🥉 Flagship Bullion Coin
- 1oz Silver Bullion
- Mintage: 50,000
⭐ Most Desirable Collector Coin
- 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof Gilded
- Gold and silver combination
- Premium display packaging
- Extremely limited worldwide release of 250 pieces.
Collector Highlights
The standout coin of 2023 was unquestionably the 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof Gilded Coin, combining 0.75oz of pure gold and 0.75oz of pure silver with selective gold gilding and a mintage of just 250 pieces worldwide. Together with the 10oz Incused High Relief (500) and the continuing 50,000-mintage bullion program, 2023 delivered one of the strongest modern Wedge-Tailed Eagle lineups.
2024 – 10th Anniversary Celebration
A milestone year. The 2024 Wedge-Tailed Eagle celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the series. Perth Mint released a special anniversary design featuring the P125 mintmark marking the Mint's 125th anniversary. The year included bullion, proof, coloured, gilded, high-relief, gold, and special anniversary releases.
Silver Bullion Range
- 1oz Silver Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Silver Bullion
- 3oz Silver Bullion
- 5oz Silver Bullion
Silver Collector Range
- 1oz Silver Proof (1,000)
- 5oz Silver Proof High Relief (1000)
- 10oz Silver Proof Anniversary Coin
Coloured Release
- 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card (1,500)
Gilded Release
- 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Gilded (5,000)
Gold Release
- 1oz Gold Proof High Relief (500)
Key 2024 Coins
🥇 Most Important Anniversary Coin
- 10oz Silver Proof Anniversary Coin
- Special 10-year design
🥈 Most Popular Collector Coin
- 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Gilded
- Mintage: 5,000
🥉 Lowest Mintage Silver Release
- 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card
- Mintage: 1,500
⭐ Flagship Bullion Coin
- 1oz Silver Bullion
- Mintage: 50,000
Collector Highlights
The 2024 10th Anniversary Wedge-Tailed Eagle is one of the most significant years in the series. Collectors had access to standard bullion coins, premium proof issues, a special anniversary 10oz release, a low-mintage coloured coin limited to 1,500, and a stunning 1oz High Relief Gilded Coin limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide. The combination of anniversary status, special P125 mintmark, and multiple collector formats makes 2024 one of the standout years of the entire Wedge-Tailed Eagle program.
2025 – Rose Gold Rarity
One of the most talked-about releases. The 2025 Wedge-Tailed Eagle program built on the success of the 10th Anniversary year and introduced one of the most sought-after Eagle releases ever produced: the 10oz Rose Gold Plated Silver Proof Coin. With a mintage of just 400 pieces worldwide, it quickly became one of the rarest modern Wedge-Tailed Eagle coins.
Silver Bullion Range
- 1oz Silver Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Silver Bullion
- 3oz Silver Bullion
- 5oz Silver Bullion
Silver Proof Range
- 1oz Silver Proof (1,000*)
- 5oz Silver Proof (1,000)
Coloured Range
- 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card (1,500)
Gilded Range
- 1oz Silver High Relief Gilded Coin (5,000)
Gold Range
- 1oz Gold Proof High Relief (500)
Special Releases
- 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof Coin (200)
- 10oz Rose Gold Plated Silver Proof (400)
Key 2025 Coins
🥇 Most Desirable Release
- 10oz Rose Gold Plated Silver Proof
- Mintage: 400
🥈 Rarest Standard Collector Coin
- 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof
- Mintage: 200
🥉 Best Silver Proof Release
- 5oz Silver Proof
- Mintage: 1,000
⭐ Most Popular Collector Coin
- 1oz Silver High Relief Gilded
- Mintage: 5,000
⭐ Best Entry-Level Release
- 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card
- Mintage: 1,500
Collector Highlights
The 2025 Wedge-Tailed Eagle lineup offered something for every collector, from the 50,000-mintage bullion coin to the ultra-exclusive 10oz Rose Gold Plated Silver Proof. The standout coin of the year was unquestionably the 10oz Rose Gold Plated Silver Proof (400), which combined rarity, visual appeal, and strong aftermarket performance. Alongside the Bi-Metal Proof (200), High Relief Gilded (5,000), and Coloured Coin in Card (1,500), 2025 ranks among the strongest collector years in the history of the Wedge-
2026 – Expanding Collector Options
The series continues to evolve.
The 2026 Wedge-Tailed Eagle continues Perth Mint's flagship wildlife series with bullion, proof, coloured, gilded, and premium collector editions. The year's design is particularly notable for featuring both the Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle and the American Bald Eagle, celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Silver Bullion Range
- 1oz Silver Bullion (50,000)
- 2oz Silver Bullion
- 3oz Silver Bullion
- 5oz Silver Bullion
- 10oz Silver Bullion
Silver Proof Range
- 1oz Silver Proof ( 1,000)
- 5oz Silver Proof (TBA)
Coloured Range
- 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card (2,500)
Gilded Range
- 5oz Silver High Relief Gilded Coin (TBA)
Gold Range
- 1oz Gold Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief (350)
Premium Releases
- 10oz Rose Gold Plated Silver Proof
- 1.5oz Bi-Metal Proof
Key 2026 Coins
🥇 Lowest Confirmed Mintage
- 1oz Gold Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief
- Mintage: 350
🥈 Most Popular Collector Release
- 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card
- Mintage: 2,500
🥉 Flagship Bullion Coin
- 1oz Silver Bullion
- Mintage: 50,000
⭐ Most Anticipated Release
- 10oz Rose Gold Plated Silver Proof
Collector Highlights
The 2026 Wedge-Tailed Eagle series introduces a striking Double Eagle design pairing Australia's iconic Wedge-Tailed Eagle with the American Bald Eagle. Confirmed highlights include the 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card (2,500 mintage) and the 1oz Gold Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Coin (350 mintage), both expected to be among the most sought-after Perth Mint wildlife releases of the year.
Final Thoughts
From its humble beginnings in 2014 to today's premium collector releases, the Perth Mint Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle series has become one of the most respected wildlife coin programs in the world.
The combination of annual new designs, low bullion mintages, premium proof editions, coloured releases, high-relief strikes, gilded coins, and ultra-low mintage specialty issues continues to attract collectors globally.
For many Perth Mint enthusiasts, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle stands alongside the Lunar Series and Kookaburra as one of Australia's greatest modern coin collections.
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