2019 NGC PF-70 First Releases 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof Gold Coin with Box and COA

2019 NGC PF-70 First Releases 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof Gold Coin with Box and COA 

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series belongs to the Perth Mint.

It is inspired by the wedge-tailed Eagle, Australia’s largest bird of prey, whose wingspan can reach over two meters.

For each strike, the reverse design gets a different portrayal of the Eagle, exclusively signed by John M. Mercanti, one of the most talented engravers worldwide.

This coin is a 5 oz piece made of 99.99% pure gold, in proof finish. They were taken from the Perth Mint within the first 30 days of the official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

You can acquire 2019 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Proof Gold Coins housed in an original mint box with a Certificate of Authenticity, sealed and certified by NGC as PF-70 coins at SD Bullion. 

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as PF-70 coins by NGC;

• Incused High Relief Proof coin;

• Produced by the Perth Mint;

• Part of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series;

• Taken from the Perth Mint within the first 30 days of the official release;

• Contains 5 oz of .9999 pure gold;

• Holds an AUD 500 face value, backed by Australia;

• The obverse showcases the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II;

• The reverse features John M. Mercanti’s Eagle design;

• Housed in an original mint box with a COA.

The Design

The obverse showcases Queen Elizabeth II's effigy, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, and the coin’s face value inscribed as “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: “2019 5 oz 9999 GOLD.”

An NGC PF-70 First Releases Coin 

NGC, which stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company, operates independently of sovereign mints, evaluating and grading coins. Utilizing the Sheldon Scale, a grading system from 1 to 70, they meticulously assess coins based on their condition.

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.

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

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