Description
Why purchase this perfectly graded Ultra High Relief 2022-P Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1 oz. silver proof coin?
The Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle series has been a product of the Perth Mint since 2014. The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is notably Australia’s largest bird of prey, with wingspans averaging more than eight feet across. The imagery dedicated to the predatory winged creature is credited to John Mercanti, acclaimed American sculptor and currently retired 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.
- This 2022-P Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle coin contains 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver.
- The coin features an Ultra High Relief design.
- The silver dollar is minted with an exquisite proof finish.
- The 32.60 mm diameter coin features a single year of issue design.
- The exceptionally minted coin includes an exclusive designer signed label.
- The coin was awarded the collectible First Releases designation.
- Mintage of this numismatic treasure is limited to only 5,000 pieces!
Gorgeous Close-up Wedge-Tailed Eagle Portrait
Obverse: An effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is located on the obverse, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA” and “1 DOLLAR.” The portrait of the monarch was crafted by renowned British medallic sculptor Jody Clark in 2015.
Reverse: The reverse features a Wedge-Tailed Eagle looking towards the left, with its beak open as if to unleash a call. Inscribed “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE,” “2022 1 OZ .9999 SILVER” and the Mint mark “P.”
Proof 70 Ultra Cameo Excellence
This Ultra High Relief 2022-P Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle proof 1 oz. silver coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review within thirty days of release. The coin was judged to be in Proof 70 Ultra Cameo (UC) condition for its perfectly sharp strike, pristine surfaces and the exceptionally high degree of contrast between its frosted and mirrored finishes. The coin is encapsulated in a NGC protective holder accompanied by a ModernCoinMart exclusive Australian flag themed First Releases certification label signed by John Mercanti. The original Perth Mint packaging and numbered Authenticity Certificate is included with the graded coin.
