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The Australian five ounces gold piece (abbreviated as 5 oz and designated with Au for "gold") is a bullion coin format. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products. Both mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used. This coin is part of the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle series by the Perth Mint, and the fifth design by John M. Mercanti (the series features a new design every year). The Mint says about it: With a wingspan in excess of two metres, the Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. Easily identified by its long, distinctively shaped tail, the magnificent raptor is seen throughout Australia, from coastal plains to forests and alpine regions. Portraying the Wedge-tailed Eagle swooping towards its prey, the coin’s reverse impression exemplifies the bird’s savage grace. Depicting its plumage in stunning detail, the high relief portrayal is ‘incused’ (or recessed below the coin table) - an interesting variation sure to fascinate collectors." | ||||||
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The Definitive Guide to Australian Silver Coins |
Coins in the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle series issued in 2020 include:
- 1.5 oz Gold and Platinum, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 1 oz Platinum, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 1 kg Gold, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 5 oz Gold, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 2 oz Gold, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 10 oz Silver, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 5 oz Silver, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 2 oz Silver, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 1 oz Silver High Relief, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2020
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Royal Mint |
Country | Australia |
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Currency | Australian Dollar |
Coin Type | Gold Five Ounces (5 oz) |
Issued | 2020 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version) |
Face Value | 500 (x Dollar) |
Total Mintage | 50 |
Current | Yes |
Material | 0.9999 Gold |
Designer | John M. Mercanti |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 40.9000 mm |
Thickness | 9.920 mm |
Mass | 155.5330 g |
OCC ID | RWKZ-OJNC-WPAQ-OXGL |
Image | Details |
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Coin, Australia, Gold Five Ounces 2020 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle
Copyright: Perth Mint Source |
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Coin, Australia, Gold Five Ounces 2020 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle
Copyright: Perth Mint Source |
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Coin, Australia, Gold Five Ounces 2020 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle
Copyright: Perth Mint Source |