EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGE OF ONLY 2,500 COINS!
2018 marks the fifth year of release for the Perth Mint's stunning Wedge-Tailed Eagle series. Struck from 5 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver, this high relief proof is coin has a diameter of 50.6 mm. An incredibly detailed family of eagles is illustrated on the reverse; the male depicted in protective flight above his mate and young in a grassy field below. The image border bears the inscriptions "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE," "2018 5 OZ .9999 SILVER" and the Mint mark "P." The obverse depicts Ian Rank-Broadley's rendition of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the legend "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA" and "8 DOLLARS." This 2018-P Australia $8 High Relief Wedge-Tailed Eagle 5 oz. Silver Proof is graded a perfect Proof 70 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The coin is additionally designated Ultra Cameo (UC) for the remarkable degree of contrast between the mirrored surfaces and frosted details. The beautiful coin is specially presented in a NGC holder with an Australian Flag themed core accompanied by a coordinating flag design certification label hand signed by the coin's reverse designer, John Mercanti. Submitted for grading within the first thirty days of release, the proof is also certified First Releases (FR).
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A Perfect Gift For Him! This impressive watch and money clip set is painstakingly crafted from genuine 100 year old handpicked US Mint issued 90% pure silver Morgan Silver Dollars in a collector's finish. The "Cartwheel" of the old west is one of the most storied and treasured coins in US history.
The 38.1mm diameter Morgan Silver Dollar is larger than most other coins available in coin watches. A genuine Swiss quartz movement powers each Morgan Dollar coin watch, which is secured within a stylish stainless steel case and bracelet The Money Clip is also treated with LensCote protection. Each includes a lifetime limited warranty against defect and is accompanied by a uniquely numbered signet and certificate of authenticity. The proof silver kangaroo series has been produced by the Perth Mint since 1993, featuring an annually changing image of the magnificent creature native to Australia. This 2018 release is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver with exceptional high relief details, its mintage limited to only 10,000 proofs.
On the reverse is a pair of kangaroos, appearing to leap out of the Australian landscape background. Sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley's crowned image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is located on the obverse. When this coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation it received the perfect grade of Proof 70. The coin has been designated among First Releases, indicating that the grading service received the coin within the first thirty days of release. For dramatically sharp contrast between the textured and mirrored surfaces, this proof also earned the certification Ultra Cameo (UC). |
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