8 Dollars – Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle (2020)

Image source: Perth Mint

Additional information

Title / Occasion	Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
Country	Australia
Denomination	8 Dollars
Year of Issue	2020
Material	Silver
Fineness	Ag .999
Size (mm)	50.90
Weight	5 oz
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded
Quality	Proof
Mint	Perth Mint
Mintmark	P
Mintage	1000
Special Techniques	High relief
Designer	Clark, Jody (Obv), Mercanti, John M. (Rev)

Description obverse

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right. ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 8 DOLLARS

Description reverse

A magnificent wedge-tailed eagle swooping on its prey in the midst of a hunt. The design also includes the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE’, the 2020 year-date, weight and fineness, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.