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2018 1.5 oz Proof Bimetallic Gold/Platinum Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Perth Mint NGC PF 69
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2018 1.5 oz Proof Bimetallic Gold/Platinum Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Perth Mint NGC PF 69 John M. Mercanti
An extraordinary achievement in modern minting, the 2018 1.5 oz Proof Bimetallic Gold/Platinum Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin from the Perth Mint is a rare and visually striking tribute to Australia’s most majestic bird of prey. Struck with 0.75 oz of .9995 platinum and an inner ring of 0.75 oz of .9999 pure gold, this bimetallic masterpiece merges two precious metals into a single coin with precision and elegance. Graded NGC PF 69 and designed by legendary U.S. Mint Chief Engraver John M. Mercanti, this piece represents one of the most innovative and collectible issues in the Perth Mint’s Wedge-Tailed Eagle series.
The Wedge-Tailed Eagle series captures the power and grace of Australia’s largest raptor, renowned for its immense wingspan and commanding presence in the sky. Mercanti’s exceptional artistry has redefined this numismatic icon, portraying the eagle with remarkable realism and emotion — a design celebrated globally for its depth, precision, and symbolic strength.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded as PF 69 by NGC
- Contains 3/4 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold and 3/4 troy ounce of .9995 fine platinum
- Produced by the Perth Mint
- Proof finish
- Face value of $150 (AUD)
- Australian Legal Tender
- Comes in a display case with a themed shipper
- Obverse: Features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing her crown and jewelry. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "150 DOLLARS", which is the coin's face value
- Reverse: Features the image of three wedge-tailed eagles in a family. There is a small hatchling in a nest with an adult resting in the nest and tending to it. In the distance, another wedge-tailed eagle returns to the nest with its wings spread to their fullest
Bringing together the strength of platinum, the brilliance of gold, and the artistry of John M. Mercanti, the 2018 1.5 oz Proof Bimetallic Gold/Platinum Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin stands as a triumph of design and minting innovation.
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