2021-P NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Enhanced Reverse Proof Coin with Box and COA

2021-P NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Reverse Proof Gold Coin with Box and COA The Perth Mint’s Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series stands among its most prestigious modern gold releases, honoring Australia’s largest bird of prey. Known for its powerful build, two-meter wingspan, and distinctive wedge-shaped tail, the eagle symbolizes strength and dominance across Australian wildlife. The series is further distinguished by its reverse designs created and signed by John M. Mercanti, one of the most accomplished engravers in contemporary numismatics. This coin is a reverse-proof strike containing 5 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold. It was acquired from the Perth Mint on the first day of its official release and submitted immediately for NGC certification.SD Bullion now offers these 2021-P Wedge-Tailed Eagle Reverse Proof Gold Coins graded PF-70 First Day of Issue and housed in an original mint presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Coin Highlights Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded PF-70 by NGC Reverse-proof finish Produced by the Perth Mint Part of the Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series Purchased on Day 1 of official release Includes original mint box and Certificate of Authenticity Contains 5 oz of .9999 pure gold Legal-tender coin backed by Australia with a 500 AUD face value Obverse displays Queen Elizabeth II Reverse features a John M. Mercanti eagle design The Design The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “500 DOLLARS.” The reverse showcases one of John M. Mercanti’s exclusive designs for the series. The imagery displays a soaring eagle gripping a snake in its talons. Surrounding inscriptions include the series name and the specifications: “2021 5 oz 9999 GOLD.” An NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue Coin NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) grades coins on the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.“First Day of Issue” identifies coins purchased directly from the mint on the first day they became available and submitted immediately for certification. PF indicates a proof strike, and because this is a reverse-proof finish, the fields are matte while the sculpted devices appear highly reflective.A grade of 70 represents a flawless coin with no visible imperfections. Buy 2021-P NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue 5 oz Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Reverse Proof Gold Coins with Box and COA online at SD Bullion. If you need more information, contact our customer service team at 1-(800)-294-8732 or through our web chat feature during regular business hours.