A stunning synthesis of vivid full-colour, faultless Prooflike quality and 99.9% pure silver-plating, this eye-catching commemorative forms a memorable tribute to Australia’s Wedge-Tailed Eagle!

Recognised by its wedge-shaped tail, the Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest raptor, and one of the world’s biggest birds of prey. Standing over a metre tall, this massive bird has a wingspan of up to 2.2 metres and weighs up to 5 kilograms. Known for soaring high on thermal air currents, where it sights its prey before sweeping down on small mammals and carrion in a long swoop, the Wedge-tailed Eagle has an average lifespan in the wild of 6 years, with an average lifespan in captivity of 26 years.

A must-have for bird-lovers and collectors worldwide, the design of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle on this enchanting commemorative is based on an illustration from The Birds of Australia. The first comprehensive ornithological survey of Australia, The Birds of Australia was created by ‘the Father of Australian Ornithology’, John Gould. It included magnificent illustrations by, among others, Elizabeth Gould, John Gould’s wife, including this depiction of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle. A limited edition, the mintage of this unique type has been set at just 5,000.

Available at a dynamite discount, the Birds of Australia Wedge-Tailed Eagle Silver-plated Prooflike Commemorative is normally $79.95 – now just $68! Click add to cart!