2019 NGC PF-70 First Releases 1 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Proof Gold Coin - John Mercanti Label

2019 NGC PF-70 First Releases 1 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Proof Gold Coin - John Mercanti Label

The Perth Mint annually delivers stunning coin collections to the numismatic market. 

One of these exclusive strikes of gold coins includes the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series, inspired by Australia’s largest bird of prey, whose wingspan can reach over two meters.

Each reverse design features a unique portrayal of the Eagle, exclusively signed by John M. Mercanti, one of the most talented engravers worldwide.

This coin is struck from 99.99% pure gold, enhanced by a proof finish and a high-relief imprinted design. It was purchased from the Perth Mint within 30 days of their official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

Today, SD Bullion sells 2019 1 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof Gold Coins graded by NGC as PF-70 First Releases and sealed with a John Mercanti Label.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as PF-70 coins by NGC;
• Sealed with NGC John M. Mercanti Label;
• Incused High Relief Proof coin;
• Produced by the Perth Mint;
• Part of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series;
• Purchased within 30 days of their official release 
• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;
• Holds an AUD 100 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 “100 DOLLARS.”

The reverse showcases one of John M. Mercanti's exclusive designs for the Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle, surrounded by the series’ name on top and the coin’s description of mintage, weight, fineness, and metal content, which reads: “2019 1 oz 9999 GOLD.”

In this design, the eagle flies towards the sun’s rays.

An NGC PF-70 First Releases Coin 

NGC, which stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company, operates independently of sovereign mints. It evaluates and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges 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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