2026 Perth Mint Wedge Tailed Eagle 2oz & 5oz Silver 2 Coin Collection
Wedge Tailed Eagle | Enhanced Reverse Proof | Ultra High Relief Gilded Coins | 99.99% Pure Silver | Perth Mint
You will receive the following 2 Proof Gilded Coins in this bundle.
- 2026 Perth Mint Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2oz Silver HR Gilded Coin
- 2026 Perth Mint Wedge-Tailed Eagle 5oz Silver HR Gilded Coin
The Perth Mint presents the spectacular 2026 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series, showcasing Australia's largest bird of prey through an exceptional combination of enhanced reverse proof surfaces, ultra high relief minting, and luxurious 24-carat gold gilding.
Available in 2oz and 5oz editions, each coin is struck from 99.99% pure silver and sculpted by renowned US engraver John M. Mercanti. The ultra high relief reverse is struck on a specially engineered concave surface, creating remarkable sculptural depth and lifelike detail, while the gilded design and outer rim provide a stunning contrast against the reverse proof finish.
Whether choosing the 2oz or the ultra-exclusive 5oz edition, collectors will own one of the most technically advanced and visually impressive releases in The Perth Mint's acclaimed Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle series.
🎨 Design Description
Created by renowned engraver John M. Mercanti, the enhanced ultra high relief reverse portrays the silhouette of an Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle in the foreground with a Bald Eagle positioned behind it, both gazing confidently to the right.
The eagle imagery and the outer rim are beautifully gilded in 24-carat gold, creating a dramatic contrast against the enhanced reverse proof silver fields. The reverse is struck on a concave surface, allowing optimum metal flow and extraordinary sculptural detail.
Also featured on the reverse are:
- "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE"
- The Perth Mint's "P" mintmark
- Weight and purity
- 2026 year-date
The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
✨ Key Features
🦅 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle design
✨ Enhanced reverse proof finish
🏛️ Ultra high relief strike on a concave surface
🌟 24-carat gold gilded design and outer rim
👨🎨 Reverse designed by John M. Mercanti
👑 King Charles III obverse designed by Dan Thorne
🇦🇺 Australian legal tender
🌍 Limited mintages:
2oz – 1,000
5oz – 500
🎁 Official Perth Mint presentation packaging
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2026 |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
| Series | Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | 99.99% |
| Weight | 2oz & 5oz |
| Finish | Enhanced Reverse Proof, Ultra High Relief, Gilded |
| Gilding | 24-Carat Gold |
| Denomination | AUD $2 (2oz) / AUD $8 (5oz) |
| Diameter | 40.90mm (2oz) / 50.90mm (5oz) |
| Thickness | 7.50mm (2oz) / 11.85mm (5oz) |
| Minimum Gross Weight | 2oz / 5oz |
| Maximum Mintage | 1,000 (2oz) / 500 (5oz) |
| Reverse Designer | John M. Mercanti |
| Obverse Designer | Dan Thorne |
| Legal Tender | Australia |
| Packaging | Official Perth Mint Presentation Packaging |
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