2024 2 oz Silver Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 10th Anniversary NGC MS70
Celebrate a decade of one of Australia’s most iconic silver coin series with the 2024 2 oz Silver Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle, graded a flawless MS70 by NGC. This stunning release marks the 10th Anniversary of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle program, a collaboration between the Perth Mint and renowned U.S. engraver John Mercanti, former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.
Key Specifications & Features:
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Weight & Content: 2 troy oz of .9999 fine silver.
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Face Value & Denomination: AU $2 legal tender in Australia.
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Obverse: Effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, reflecting the 2024-dated issue.
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Reverse: A vibrant, full-colour depiction of the wedge-tailed eagle in flight, set against a stylised sunburst background, with inscriptions “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE” and “10TH ANNIVERSARY” as well as the “P125” privy mark.
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Maximum Mintage: Capped at 2,500 coins worldwide.
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Grading: NGC MS70 “perfect” Mint State, with the highly desirable “First Releases” designation
Why Collectors Love It:
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The combination of ultra-low mintage (2,500) and top grade (MS70) makes this among the most exclusive modern silver collector releases.
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The series’ designer, John Mercanti, adds numismatic prestige and continuity for collectors of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle series.
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The special colorized finish and anniversary mint mark differentiate this issue from regular strikes.
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With only 10 years of the series behind it, this anniversary edition represents a generational milestone for the program.