The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia Tasmania and southern New Guinea the Wedge-Tailed Eagle has a wingspan of up to 2.7 metres and displays a long wedge-shaped tail and feathered legs.

Struck by The Perth Mint the 2015 99.9% one ounce pure silver one dollar uncirculated depicts an impressive wedge-tailed eagle in mid flight as it prepares to land on a tree branch.