





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
š Story / Theme ā Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
The wedge-tailed eagle is Australiaās 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 Mintās 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.
šØ Design Description
Both coins feature John M. Mercantiās 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 āAUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLEā
⢠The Perth Mintās traditional āPā 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.
⨠Key Features
šŖ Includes 5oz Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Gilded Coin
š¦ Features Australiaās iconic wedge-tailed eagle
šØ Sculpted by renowned engraver John M. Mercanti
⨠Enhanced Reverse Proof finish on both coins
šļø Ultra High Relief struck on concave surfaces
š” 5oz silver edition enhanced with 24-carat gold gilding
š Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III
š¦šŗ Australian legal tender
š Extremely limited mintages: 350 gold & 500 silver coins worldwide
š Specifications
| 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 |
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