The 2025 P $8 5 oz Silver Wedge-Tailed Eagle Ultra-High Relief Enhanced Reverse Proof coin, struck from .9999 fine silver and limited to just 750 coins worldwide, marks the 12th year of Australia's iconic series. It showcases the 10th original design by former U.S. Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti. 

Designed to Stand Out

Obverse – Features Australia's first definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.

Reverse – Mercanti's 2025 design presents a Wedge-Tailed Eagle with outstretched wings perched in a commanding pose. Every feather—from its powerful wings to its razor-sharp beak—is rendered with striking detail.

Depth & Detail in Every Strike

Struck in Ultra-High Relief, this formidable bird rises boldly from the surface, creating a three-dimensional effect. This dramatic striking is paired with an Enhanced Reverse Proof finish, a rare finish that inverts traditional proof polishing, highlighting the design in brilliant relief against a frosted background.

Exclusive Certification & Pedigree

• Limited to a worldwide mintage of 750
• Certified NGC First Day of Issue
• Australian Flag label hand-signed by John Mercanti

The Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series

First introduced in 2014, this groundbreaking program was the first time a U.S. Mint engraver designed a coin for a foreign mint. Since then, the series has become a standout in modern coinage. Mercanti's evolving artistic vision has showcased the wedge-tailed eagle in a wide range of powerful poses—from soaring profiles to striking close-ups. With limited mintages and a legendary design pedigree, this series continues to soar in popularity across the globe.