2020 NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue 1 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Proof Gold Coin - John Mercanti Label

2020 NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue 1 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Proof Gold Coin - John Mercanti Label

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series is part of the Australian Perth Mint’s acclaimed collection of gold coins.

The series pays tribute to the wedge-tailed eagle, Australia’s largest bird of prey. Recognized for its impressive wingspan, which can exceed two meters, and its distinctive wedge-shaped tail, the bird is a powerful symbol of Australia’s wildlife and natural heritage.

The collection is especially renowned for its exclusive reverse designs created by John M. Mercanti, one of the world’s most respected engravers.

This particular coin contains 1 troy oz of .9999 fine gold. It was acquired directly from the Perth Mint on the first day of its official release and subsequently submitted to NGC for certification.

Today, SD Bullion offers 2020 1 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle High Relief Proof Gold Coins graded PF-70 First Day of Issue by NGC and sealed with a John M. Mercanti Label.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as PF-70 by NGC;
• Sealed with a John M. Mercanti Label;
• Incused High Relief Proof coin;
• Produced by the Perth Mint;
• Part of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series;
• Purchased on day #1 of its official release;
• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;
• Holds an AUD 100 face value, backed by Australia;
• The obverse portrays Queen Elizabeth II;
• The reverse features John M. Mercanti’s eagle design.

The Design

The obverse displays Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Surrounding inscriptions include “AUSTRALIA,” “ELIZABETH II,” and the face value of “100 DOLLARS.”

The reverse showcases an exclusive Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle design by John M. Mercanti. The artwork is framed by the series title above, while inscriptions below specify the coin’s year, weight, purity, and metal content as “2020 1 oz 9999 GOLD.” The detailed design captures the strength and majesty of Australia’s iconic bird of prey.

An NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue Coin

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) operates independently of sovereign mints and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

According to NGC, the First Day of Issue designation applies to coins purchased from their original mint on the first day of public release and submitted for certification.

PF stands for Proof, indicating a coin specially struck for collectors with mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. A grade of 70 represents a flawless coin with no visible imperfections.

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Cherish the artistry and value of Australian gold coinage.

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