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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Silver Proof - High Relief
2020 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.1035 g | 32.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 32.6 mm |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#191524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
A close-up representation of a swooping wedge-tailed eagle with its talons outstretched ready to strike.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P
JM
2020 1oz 9999 SILVER
Designer: John M. Mercanti
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan of up to 2.5 metres , it can also be recognised from its long, powerful legs which are feathered all the way to the feet.Wedge-tailed eagles can be observed across mainland Australia and Tasmania in a variety of habitats, from coastal to alpine regions. The birds favour lightly wooded country offering favourable nesting sites from which they have a clear view of their territory and ready access to prey including mammals such as rabbits and hares, as well as lizards, snakes and other birds.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Silver Proof - High Relief) 2020 from Australia is that it features a unique high relief design, showcasing the Wedge-Tailed Eagle in stunning detail. The coin's high relief design is achieved through a special minting process that creates a three-dimensional effect, giving the coin a lifelike quality. This, combined with the coin's 99.99% silver content and 31.1035g weight, makes it a truly exceptional collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 P | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Silver Proof - High Relief) 2020 coin.
