Australia
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
- Range
- Australia, Tasmania, southern New Guinea
- Feature
- legs feathered down to the toes
Red List: least concernOn this coin
1 oz Platinum Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 HR (Mintage: 350 | High Relief)
8 reviews
Average rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Eagle Design: finest feather details
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Purest platinum: fineness 999.5/1,000
- Eagle DesignAustralia's largest bird of prey with outstretched wings
- Perth MintKnown for exceptional minting quality and designs
- Purest platinumA fineness of 999.5/1,000 stands for utmost purity
Unfortunately, this item is currently out of stock. We will be happy to send you an email as soon as this product becomes available again.
- Eagle Design: finest feather details
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Purest platinum: fineness 999.5/1,000
Item No.: 3210006
Price alert 
SharePerth Mint · 2021
Eagles of the Continents
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the largest living bird of prey in Australia.
The birds of the coins
Six species, four continents
The coins of this world are ordered by the bird, not by the country that issues them.
Africa
Martial Eagle
Polemaetus bellicosus
- Habitat
- open grassland with scattered large trees
- Weight
- 3 to 6.2 kg
Red List: endangered
Africa
Bateleur
Terathopius ecaudatus
- Range
- much of Africa south of the Sahara, southwestern Arabia
- Area
- about 23.5 million km²
Red List: endangered
Europe
Spanish Imperial Eagle
Aquila adalberti
- Breeding range
- only the Iberian Peninsula
- Population 2020
- 530 to 540 pairs
Red List: vulnerable
Europe
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
- In this world
- on coins from Malta and Samoa
- Range
- North America, Eurasia and North Africa
Red List: least concern
North America
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
- Size
- 71 to 96 cm, 3 to 6.3 kg
- Population
- about 200,000 mature individuals
Red List: least concern
Red List categories according to BirdLife International.
Australia · Wedge-tailed Eagle
The eagle with the wedge-shaped tail
Its tail is long and wedge-shaped, its legs are feathered down to the toes.
It lives across the whole Australian mainland, on Tasmania and in southern New Guinea, from the coast to the mountains. Of the world’s large eagles it is the most common.
Its nest of dead branches is used for years; nests 1.8 metres wide, 3 metres deep and weighing about 400 kilograms are known.
Perth Mint · since 2014
Eleven designs in thirteen years
The series began in January 2014; the designs are by John M. Mercanti.
2014/2015
2016/2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026first with two species
Bullion and colourOne ounce of silver, plus two coloured issues.
1 ounce of silver
2021202220242026
1 ounce of silver, coloured
20252026
High ReliefMostly in proof: silver from one to ten ounces, gold from one to five ounces, platinum in one ounce.
1 ounce of silver
202120232025
2 ounces of silver, piedfort
2022
3 ounces of silver
2024
5 ounces of silver
202020212025
10 ounces of silver
2020202120222023
1 ounce of gold
20152016201720182019202220232024
2 ounces of gold
20142015201620172019
5 ounces of gold
201620182019
1 ounce of platinum
2021
Special finishesPartly gilded on silver and platinum, Ultra High Relief and rose gold.
1 ounce of silver, partly gilded
2024
2 ounces of silver, partly gilded
20232026
5 ounces of silver, partly gilded
20232026
1 ounce of gold, Ultra High Relief
20252026
1 ounce of rose gold, Ultra High Relief
2025
1 ounce of platinum, partly gilded
2026
From Niue: John Gould’s Wedge-tailed EagleIssued by Niue, struck by B.H. Mayer, with the privy JG.one ounce of silverone ounce of gold
Africa · Odyssey of the Sky
Martial Eagle and Bateleur
The Odyssey of the Sky of the South African Mint began in 2025 with the Bateleur, followed by the Martial Eagle in 2026. Each coin shows its face value as an R before the number, the symbol of the rand.
Europe · Spanish Imperial Eagle and Golden Eagle
The return of the Spanish Imperial Eagle
In the 1960s only 30 pairs of the Spanish Imperial Eagle were left; in 2020 there were 530 to 540.
North America · Bald Eagle
The eagle with the white head
In August 2007 the Bald Eagle was removed from the list of endangered species in the USA.
The coin in detail
The design in High Relief
The eagle stands in High Relief, struck as reverse proof on one ounce of platinum.
PlumageThe plumage in detail
At a glance
- Series
- Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
- Eagle
- Wedge-tailed Eagle
- Metal
- platinum
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.5/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 100 Dollars
- Year
- 2021
- Quality
- reverse proof
- Finish
- High Relief
- Mintage
- 350 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Eagles of the Continents
From Africa to North America, captured in gold, silver, platinum and copper.
1 oz Platinum Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 HR - A Jewel for Collectors and Platinum Enthusiasts
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 350 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Very rare collector's coin / rarity
- Design: Unique depiction of the majestic wedge-tailed eagle in High Relief minting
- Investment objective: Rare collector's coin with high appreciation potential
- Material / Fineness: Made from the finest platinum with a fineness of 999.5/1,000
- Manufacturer: Struck by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia
The 1 oz Platinum Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 HR is a true rarity among platinum coins. With its strict mintage of only 350 pieces worldwide, it is a highly sought-after collector's item and offers enormous appreciation potential.
Exclusive Design and Outstanding Minting Technique
The coin's design features the majestic wedge-tailed eagle — Australia's largest bird of prey — in an impressive High Relief strike. This special minting technique gives the coin an extraordinary appearance and feel, bringing the details of the eagle design strikingly to life. The eagle is surrounded by a finely engraved background that makes the scene appear even more three-dimensional.
Unique Quality and High Appreciation Potential
The coin is struck from pure platinum with a fineness of 999.5/1,000 and impresses with its excellent quality. It was produced by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia, which is known for its exceptional minting quality and creative designs. With its extremely low mintage of only 350 pieces worldwide, this platinum coin is a true rarity and a must-have for every collector.
Investment in a Significant Rarity
The 1 oz Platinum Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 HR is more than just a coin — it is an investment with high potential. Its strict limitation and exclusive design make it a highly sought-after collector's item that should not be missing from any collection. The fact that it is struck from pure platinum underscores its intrinsic value and makes it a sound investment. Platinum has an intrinsic value and is recognised worldwide in industry. It serves as a store of value and can protect against loss of purchasing power.
Conclusion
The 1 oz Platinum Wedge Tailed Eagle 2021 HR is an exceptional coin that should not be missing from any collection. Its strict limitation, exclusive design and outstanding minting quality make it a true rarity with high appreciation potential. It is not only a valuable addition to any collection, but also a sound investment in platinum. Take advantage of this opportunity and secure this rare collector's item for yourself.
Product depiction may differ from the final product.
Loading similar products