Gold Tenth-Ounce 2016 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle, Coin from Australia

Coin	Gold Tenth-Ounce 2016 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle

The Australian tenth-ounce gold piece (abbreviated as 1/10 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 second design by John M. Mercanti (issued in 2016 and 2017 only).

Australia’s wedge-tailed eagle has an incredible wingspan of up to 2.7 metres. Soaring to heights of almost 2,000 metres, these awe inspiring birds use the thermal air currents to fly through the sky as they look for prey.

Mint	Perth Mint	Mint Mark	Letter P	Total Mintage	9,839

Obverse

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·.

Obverse Inscription	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·

Reverse

The coin’s reverse depicts an impressive wedge-tailed eagle perching on a tree branch.

Around above right, the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE. Around below left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2016 1/10oz 9999 GOLD (one tenth of a troy ounce 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 next to the eagle's foot.

Reverse Inscription	AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE 2016 1/0oz 9999 GOLD

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

Notes	Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).

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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2016 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle: References to Information Used

Source	Edition	About	Link	Notes
Perth Mint	2 December 2020	Mintage	link

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Gold Tenth-Ounce 1986 Australian Nugget - Little Hero	15,000	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 1987 Australian Nugget - Golden Aussie	13,692	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1988 Australian Nugget - Little Hero	97,276	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1988 Australian Nugget - Jubilee	9,456	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1989 Australian Nugget - Little Hero	122,342	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1989 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo	13,971	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1990 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo	200,000	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1990 Australian Nugget - Grey Kangaroo	5,374	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1991 Australian Nugget - Grey Kangaroo	150,000	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1991 Australian Nugget - Common Wallaroo	1,975	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1992 Australian Nugget - Common Wallaroo	150,000	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1992 Australian Nugget - Nailtailed Wallaby	1,859	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1996 Year of the Mouse	6,678	Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 1999 Australian Nugget - Grey Kangaroo	105,292	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2006 Discover Australia - Koala	2,257	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2006 · 15 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2007 Year of the Pig, Proof	3,030	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2008 Kangaroo	1,000	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2008
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2009 Kangaroo	1,500	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2009
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2010 Kangaroo	1,500	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2010
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2011 Kangaroo	1,500	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2011
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2011 Australian Koala	1,628	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2011 · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2011 Australian Kangaroo	unknown	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2012 Australian Kangaroo	(200,000)	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2012 Discover Australia - Whale Shark	(1,000)	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth Ounce 2012 Discover Australia - Green and Gold Bell Frog	(1,000)	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Tenth Ounce 2012 Discover Australia - Kookaburra	(1,000)	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2013 Year of the Snake	unknown	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD 2013 15 DOLLARS
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2013 Australian Kangaroo	(200,000)	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2013 Kangaroo	1,500	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2013
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2013 War in the Pacific - Australian American Memorial	262,142	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD 2013 15 DOLLARS
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2014 Kangaroo	1,500	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2014
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2014 War in the Pacific - Battle of the Coral Sea	148,937	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD 2014 15 DOLLARS
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2015 Kangaroo	1,500	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2015
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2015 War in the Pacific - Battle of the Coral Sea	184,933	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD 2015 15 DOLLARS
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2016 Australian Koala	1,500	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 15 DOLLARS ·
Gold Tenth-Ounce 2016 Australia - USA	63,721	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD 2016 15 DOLLARS
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2017 Year of the Rooster, Perth Mint	unknown	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait	ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD 2017 15 DOLLARS
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Gold Tenth-Ounce 2016 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle: Details

Country	Australia
Currency	Australian Dollar
Coin Type	Gold Tenth-Ounce (1/10 oz)
Issued	2016
Monarch	Queen Elizabeth II
Effigy	Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley
Face Value	15 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage	9,839
Mintage Limit	10,000
Current	Yes
Material	0.9999 Gold
Designer	John M. Mercanti
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	16.6000 mm
Thickness	1.500 mm
Mass	3.1350 g
OCC ID	RNAZ-EGWC-ABMG-EXJL