Australia – 2016 – 100 Dollar – Wedge Tailed Eagle – Gold 1 oz Proof High Relief – NGC PF70 UCAM – Mercanti Signed Label

Australia – 2016 – 100 Dollar – Wedge Tailed Eagle – Gold 1 oz Proof High Relief – NGC PF70 UCAM – Mercanti Signed Label

The 2016 Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle Gold Edition continues the successful collaboration between the Perth Mint and John Mercanti. In contrast to the dynamic flight depictions of previous years, this design shows the wedge-tailed eagle perched calmly and majestically on a branch. This creates a striking contrast within the series, motivating many collectors to deliberately build up collections of several years side by side.

The combination of 1 oz 999.9 fine gold, proof high relief minting, and finely crafted feather details ensures a strong presence of the coin in the light. At the same time, the official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse completes its appearance as legal tender of Australia.

According to the Perth Mint Mintage Report, the maximum mintage of the 1 oz Gold Proof High Relief issue was 1,000 pieces, of which 967 were actually struck. Within the NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo series, this coin is therefore clearly among the highest quality coins of that year and is significantly rarer than many standard issues.

For collectors of high-quality Mercanti designs, modern Australian proof gold coins and consistently well-composed series, this 2016 Wedge Tailed Eagle is a very interesting addition with long-term potential.

Technical data

• Country: Australia

• Year: 2016

• Face value: $100

• Series: Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle

• Motif: Wedge Tailed Eagle on branch

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: 999.9

• Weight: 31.10 g

• Fine weight: 1 oz gold

• Diameter: 27.3 mm

• Minting quality: Proof High Relief

• Mint: Perth Mint

• Edition: maximum edition 1,000 copies, actual minted quantity 967 pieces

• Designer lapel: John Mercanti (Wedge Tailed Eagle)

• Edge: ribbed

• Certification: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo with John Mercanti Signed Label