2026 Perth Mint Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Gold & 5oz Silver 2-Coin Collection

Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series | 1oz Gold & 5oz Silver | Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief | John M. Mercanti Design

📖 Story / Theme – Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle

The wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the most powerful raptors in the world.

Renowned for its immense wingspan, exceptional eyesight, and ability to soar effortlessly across vast Australian landscapes, the wedge-tailed eagle symbolises freedom, strength, resilience, and dominance in the skies.

Since its introduction, The Perth Mint’s Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle series has become one of the most respected modern wildlife coin programs, admired for its stunning artistry and exceptional minting quality.

🎨 Design Description

Both coins feature John M. Mercanti’s dramatic ultra-high relief design portraying a wedge-tailed eagle silhouette in the foreground with a bald eagle positioned behind, both gazing toward the horizon.

Design elements include:

• The inscription “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE”
• The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmark
• Weight, purity, and 2026 year-date

The 5oz silver edition is further enhanced with luxurious 24-carat gold gilding applied to the eagle imagery and outer rim, creating a stunning contrast against the enhanced reverse proof finish.

The obverse of both coins features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III together with their respective denominations.

🥇 Includes 1oz Gold Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Coin
🪙 Includes 5oz Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Gilded Coin
🦅 Features Australia’s iconic wedge-tailed eagle
🎨 Sculpted by renowned engraver John M. Mercanti
✨ Enhanced Reverse Proof finish on both coins
🏔️ Ultra High Relief struck on concave surfaces
🟡 5oz silver edition enhanced with 24-carat gold gilding
👑 Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III
🇦🇺 Australian legal tender
🌍 Extremely limited mintages: 350 gold & 500 silver coins worldwide

Gold Coin	Silver Coin
Year	2026
Mint	Perth Mint
Series	Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
Metal	Gold
Weight	1oz
Purity	99.99%
Finish	Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief
Denomination	Australian Legal Tender
Designer	John M. Mercanti
Effigy	King Charles III
Maximum Mintage	350