AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE

2026 5oz Silver

Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Gilded Coin

Two powerful birds of prey gilded with gold, bursting out of the coin. An Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle to the left of the American Bald Eagle.

Key features:

  • Fineness 99.99 (% purity)
  • Depicting two birds of prey
  • Maximum Mintage – 500
  • Availability – Australia and NZ only

Product Information:

  • Item Code                  26Y85AAA
  • Barcode                    9327025065205
  • Maximum Mintage    500
  • Release Date           2 June 2026

Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan of up to 2.5 metres, it can also be recognised by its powerful legs which are feathered all the way to its feet.

With the ability to fly tirelessly for many hours, the majestic wedge-tailed eagle frequently reaches altitudes of 2,000 meters and beyond on thermal air currents rising from Australia’s sun-baked terrain.

Design

Sculpted by renowned US engraver, John M. Mercanti, the coin’s enhanced ultrahigh relief gilded design portrays a silhouette of a Wedge-tailed eagle in the foreground and a Bald eagle behind it, both gazing the same direction.

The image and the outer rim are gilded in 24-carat gold. Included on the reverse is the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, along with the coin’s weight, fineness and 2026 year-date.

Technical Specifications

Year Date 2026
Silver Content (Troy oz) 5
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 8
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 155.533
Maximum Diameter (mm) 50.90
Maximum Thickness (mm) 11.85
Maximum Mintage 500
Finish Enhanced Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Gilded
Legal Tender Australian
Reverse Designer John M. Mercanti
Obverse Designer Dan Thorne

 

SKU 26Y85AAA
Barcode # 9327025065205
Brand Perth Mint
Shipping Weight 0.200 kg
Unit Of Measure each
Era2020s
CompositionSilver
Weight5oz
OriginAustralia
FeaturesProof , Legal Tender , Ultra-High Relief , Gilded