Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Coin from Australia - detailed information

Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Coin from Australia
CoinGold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle

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 seventh design by John M. Mercanti (the series features a new design every year).

The mint says about it:
Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the Australian wedge-tailed eagle has a wingspan of more than 2.5 metres. With the ability to fly tirelessly for many hours, it’s known to soar at altitudes of 2,000 metres and beyond on thermal air currents rising from Australia’s sun-baked terrain.

Portraying a wedge-tailed eagle with outstretched wings, the coin is struck in high relief with a superb proof quality finish. Adding further to the coin’s spectacular appearance, the eagle and the coins rims and serrated edge are painstakingly plated in pure platinum.

MintPerth Mint Mint MarkLetter P Total Mintage 50
Obverse
Australia / Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown and the Victoria Coronation necklace worn for her Coronation. This is her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide and "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, in "uncouped" version - showing the Queen's shoulders and not terminating at the neck as the normal version.

On the left, in small letters on the Queen's shoulder, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·.

The legend is interrupted by the "memorial" inclusion of the dates of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022.

The rim is platinum plated.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Reverse
Australia / Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - reverse photo

The coin portrays a representation of a wedge-tailed eagle; the bird is standing on a branch with its vast wings outstretched.

Around above right, the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE.

Around below left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2023 5oz 9999 GOLD (five troy ounces of 99.99% gold).

The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is in the rim below. The designer's initials JM (for John M. Mercanti) are on the branch below the eagle, just above the mint mark.

The central design and the rim are platinum plated.

Reverse Inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE 2023 5oz 9999 GOLD
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Notes

Gold content (Troy oz): 5.000.
Finish: Proof FDC, high relief, concave surfaces, selective platinum plating (including the edge).
Packaging: accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a luxury timber display case and themed black box shipper.
Perth Mint SKU: 23N25AAA.

The coins were issued during the reign of King Charles III; however, as his effigy was not expected to be approved for use in Australia until late in the year, they feature a "memorial" obverse with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the dates of her reign, 1952 - 2022.

See also

Coins in the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle series issued in 2023 include:
- 1.5 oz Gold and Silver, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 1 kg Gold Ultra High Relief, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 5 oz Gold High Relief (with platinum plating), Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 1 oz Gold High Relief (incuse), Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 1 kg Silver Ultra High Relief, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 10 oz Silver High Relief (incuse), Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 5 oz Silver High Relief (with gold plating), Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 2 oz Silver High Relief (with gold plating), Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023
- 1 oz Silver High Relief (incuse), Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2023

All (41) coins of type: Gold Five Ounces (5 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Gold Five Ounces 2015 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 99 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2016 Australian Koala 99 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2016 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 199 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2017 Australian Koala 75 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2017 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 75 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2018 Australian Koala 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2018 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 75 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2019 Australian Koala 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2019 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 75 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2020 Year of the Rat 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2020 · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2020 Australian Kookaburra 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS · 1990 2020
Gold Five Ounces 2020 Australian Kangaroo 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2020 Australian Koala 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2020 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Year of the Ox 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2021 · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Australian Kookaburra 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Australian Kangaroo - Nugget 75 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Au 2021 500 DOLLARS
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Australian Koala 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Mythical Creatures - Unicorn 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Au 2021 500 DOLLARS
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2021 Kimberley Sunset 60 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2022 Year of the Tiger 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2022 Australian Kangaroo 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2022 Australian Koala 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2022 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2022 Australian Kookaburra 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2022 Super Pit 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2022 Mythical Creatures - Griffin 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Au 2022 500 DOLLARS
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Year of the Rabbit 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Koala (50) Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Kangaroo 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Kookaburra (50) Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Super Pit (500) Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Kimberley Sunrise 75 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2023 Mythical Creatures - Basilisk 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 5oz 9999 Au 500 DOLLARS
Gold Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon (50) Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA 2024 · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2024 Australian Koala (50) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2024 Australian Kangaroo (50) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2024 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle (55) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Five Ounces 2024 Australian Kookaburra (50) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 500 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Five Ounces 2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle: Details
CountryAustralia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
Coin TypeGold Five Ounces (5 oz)
Issued2023
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
Face Value500 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage50
Mintage Limit50
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerJohn M. Mercanti
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size40.9000 mm
Thickness9.920 mm
Mass155.5330 g
OCC IDBVYX-OWRC-GJQX-EJZN
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