2017-P NGC PF-70 First Releases 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Reverse Proof Gold Coin with Box and COA

2017-P NGC PF-70 First Releases 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Reverse Proof Gold Coin with Box and COA

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series is a distinguished gold coin program from the Australian Perth Mint, recognized for its exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detail.

It draws inspiration from the wedge-tailed eagle, Australia’s largest bird of prey, famed for its powerful flight, wingspan exceeding two meters, and unmistakable wedge-shaped tail.

The collection is further elevated by exclusive reverse designs signed by John M. Mercanti, a globally respected master engraver.

This coin, in particular, is a reverse proof sample and contains 5 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold. It was purchased from the Perth Mint within 30 days of its official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

Today, SD Bullion offers 2018-P 2 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof Gold Coins graded by NGC as PF-70 First Releases, housed in an original mint box with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Coin Highlights

• Slabbed and graded as PF-70 coins by NGC;

• Incused High Relief;

• Reverse-Proof coin;

• Produced by the Perth Mint;

• Part of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series;

• Purchased within 30 days of its official release;

• Housed in an original mint box with a COA;

• Contains 5 oz of .9999 pure gold;

• Sovereign gold coin with government backing and an AUD 500 face value;

• The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II;

• The reverse displays John M. Mercanti’s Eagle design.

The Design

The obverse portrays Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, along with the inscriptions “AUSTRALIA, “ELIZABETH II,” and “500 DOLLARS.”

The reverse features one of John M. Mercanti's exclusive designs for the Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle, encircled by the series’ name on top and the coin’s description of mintage, weight, fineness, and metal content, which reads: “2017 5 oz 9999 GOLD.”

This coin features a calm Eagle perched on a tree branch.

An NGC PF-70 First Releases Coin 

NGC, which stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company, operates independently of sovereign mints and evaluates and grades coins. They use the Sheldon Scale, a grading system from 1 to 70.

NGC considers “First Releases” to be coins purchased and submitted for evaluation within 30 days of the public release.

PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes. Because it is a reverse-proof coin, the background surfaces are matte, contrasting with the brilliant images engraved on it. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.

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