1 oz Gold Coin - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - with John Gould Privy Mark - 2025
### Birds of Australia - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - 2025 1 Oz Gold - Proof - in Color - With John Gould Privy Mark - 99.99% pure Gold - **Strictly limited Mintage only 50 pieces** - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The **gold coin in color** was struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality and is dedicated to the **Wedge-tailed Eagle**. The motive features a detailed depiction of a wedge-tailed eagle, based on the drawings of the British ornithologist and animal painter **John Gould**. Three other wedge-tailed eagles can be seen in flight in the background. The design also includes the inscription “WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE” and the **privy mark** “JG”, designed in honor of John Gould. The reverse shows the portrait of King Charles III as well as the weight, fineness, denomination and year of issue. Born on September 14, 1804 in Dorset, England, John Gould was one of the most famous ornithologists and animal painters of the 19th century. His travels and research resulted in several works on Australia's wildlife, including colorful drawings of the **wedge-tailed eagle** (Aquila audax). The latter is the largest bird of prey in Australia and one of the largest eagles in the world. Native to Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea, the bird of prey can be recognized by its distinctive beak and the puffy feathers on its legs, which reach down to its toes. With a wingspan of up to 2.5 meters, the wedge-tailed eagle can cover long distances at dizzying heights of up to 2000 meters above sea level. Strictly limited to 50 pieces worldwide, the **1 Oz wedge-tailed eagle gold proof coin in color** is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.