1994 $10 Silver Proof - Wedge Tailed Eagle

The Wedge-tailed Eagle if often seen in pairs soaring on motionless wings. When it sights its prey – such as rabbits, carrion, marsupials and birds – it attacks with an amazing burst of speed. It builds a very large nest (sometimes measuring two and a half metres across) high in an isolated tree so the sitting bird has a clear view. The fourth largest eagle in the world, the “Wedge-tail” gracefully represents Australia’s harsh and powerful beauty.

Each coin in The Birds of Australia series has been designed and struck to the highest standards of quality and workmanship by the Royal Australian Mint Canberra, the Capital City of Australia.

This 1994 Silver proof Coin is one of a limited mintage of 34,000.

Designers: Reverse – Horst Hahne. Obverse – Raphael Maklouf.

Weight – 20g

Diameter – 34mm

Alloy – 92.5% Silver : 7.5% Copper

Thickness – 2.90mm