Why purchase this 2019 1.5 oz. Bi-metal Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof coin?
A product of the Perth Mint, this gorgeous proof coin is the second exciting bi-metal release of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle series. Struck from 3/4 Troy oz. each of .9999 fine gold and .9995 fine platinum, mintage of the 36.50 mm diameter 2019 dated proof is limited a mere 150 coins.
2019 Wedge-Tailed Eagle Design by John Mercanti
A Wedge-Tailed Eagle is featured on the reverse, with its wings outstretched and claws extended, surrounded by a background of stylized sun rays, with "3/4 OZ 9999 GOLD" inscribed above. The image is encircled by a platinum frame containing the inscriptions "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE," "3/4 OZ .9995 PLATINUM," "2019" and the Mint mark "P."
The gold center of the obverse depicts Jody Clark's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a platinum ring inscribed with "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA" and "150 DOLLARS."
Proof 70 Ultra Cameo Perfection, includes Designer Signed Label
This 2019 Australia $150 Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof coin received the grade of Proof 70 from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The flawlessly struck 1.5 oz. gold/platinum coin features outstanding definition between its frosted design elements and mirrored backgrounds, earning the additional designation of Ultra Cameo (UC). Submitted for review within the first thirty days of release, the coin is encapsulated in a NGC holder with an Australian flag themed First Releases certification label adorned with the signature of John Mercanti, the former 12th United States Mint Chief Engraver whose career also consisted of creating the most designs out of any employee in the U.S. Mint's history.
Add this extremely limited mintage 1.5 oz. Gold/Platinum Bi-metal Proof 2019 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle to your collection today!
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