2018 NGC PF-70 First Releases 2 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Proof Gold Coin - John Mercanti Label - Australia Core

2018 NGC PF-70 First Releases 2 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Proof Gold Coin - John Mercanti Label - Australia Core

The Perth Mint's Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series is inspired by Australia's largest bird of prey, the wedge-tailed eagle with a two-meter wingspan. 

Each release features a unique reverse design depicting the eagle, exclusively signed by John M. Mercanti, renowned as one of the world's most skilled engravers.

This 2 oz coin is made of 99.99% pure gold in a proof finish. Its alluring design is imprinted in high relief. It was purchased from the Perth Mint within 30 days of its official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

You can acquire 2018 2 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof Gold Coins, graded as PF-70 First Releases at SD Bullion. They are sealed in an Australia Core with a John M. Mercanti Signature Label.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as PF-70 coins by NGC;
• Sealed in an Australia Core and a John M. Mercanti Signature Label;
• Incused High Relief Proof coin;
• Produced by the Perth Mint;
• Part of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series;
• Purchased within 30 days of its official release;
• Contains 2 oz of .9999 pure gold;
• Holds an AUD 200 face value, backed by Australia;
• The obverse showcases the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II;
• The reverse features John M. Mercanti’s Eagle design.

The Design

The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, encircled by the engravings “AUSTRALIA, “ELIZABETH II,” and “200 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: “2018 2 oz 9999 GOLD.”

This coin features a family of Eagles and its hatchling in their nest.

An NGC PF-70 First Releases Coin 

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

NGC considers “First Releases” the coins purchased and taken to its evaluation within 30 days of public release.

PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.

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