2025 1 oz Australia Perth Mint Wedge-Tailed Eagle – NGC MS70 First Releases (Red Core – Mercanti Signature)

The 2025 1 oz Australia Perth Mint Wedge-Tailed Eagle Silver Coin continues one of the most respected and visually powerful modern bullion programs. Struck by the prestigious Perth Mint in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the 2025 edition introduces a fresh one-year-only design. This marks the twelfth annual release of the series and the tenth original design created by legendary engraver John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.

Each coin in this Bullion Brother listing has been certified NGC MS70 First Releases, meaning it possesses a perfect strike and flawless surfaces while also being confirmed as submitted within the first 30 days of the mint’s release. What truly elevates this offering is the exclusive Red Foil Core Mercanti Flag Label, which features a facsimile signature from John Mercanti himself—making it one of the most prized and limited specialty holders available for this series.

Coin Highlights

• 1 oz of .9999 fine silver
• NGC MS70 First Releases
• Red Foil Core with Mercanti Flag Label
• Features the facsimile signature of John Mercanti
• Twelfth Wedge-Tailed Eagle release
• Tenth Mercanti-designed reverse
• One-year-only 2025 design
• Maximum mintage of 50,000 coins worldwide
• Struck by the Perth Mint
• Obverse: King Charles III effigy
• Reverse: Wedge-Tailed Eagle in mid-flight

The Perth Mint’s Acclaimed Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series

Since debuting, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle program has developed a global following among collectors who appreciate the combination of artistic excellence, Australian wildlife themes and very low mintages. Every year the reverse design changes, with Mercanti creating some of the most dramatic eagle depictions in modern coinage. The 2025 issue continues this tradition with a powerful mid-flight representation showcasing the eagle’s incredible wingspan, formidable beak and commanding presence.

The obverse features Sir Kenneth Clark’s inaugural effigy of King Charles III, reflecting the continued modernization of Australia’s coinage following the Royal transition. Together, the obverse and reverse blend tradition with contemporary production quality from one of the world’s most technologically advanced mints.

A Perfectly Graded Modern Collectible

The NGC MS70 First Releases designation guarantees superior condition. A perfect MS70 is the highest grade achievable, signifying a coin without post-production imperfections visible under 5× magnification. Its First Releases label certifies the coin was received for grading shortly after its introduction.

The added Red Foil Core Mercanti Flag Label, which in 2024 was awarded to only 463 examples—under 1% of the entire 50,000-coin mintage—makes this certification style exceptionally scarce. The same level of exclusivity is expected for 2025, contributing to strong long-term collector demand.

The Perth Mint’s Heritage

Established in 1899, the Perth Mint is known worldwide for producing some of the most artistically exceptional and technically advanced bullion and numismatic coins. Series such as the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Kookaburra, Koala and Lunar programs have defined the Mint’s reputation for precision, consistency and artistic mastery.

Why Add the 2025 MS70 Red Core Mercanti Wedge-Tailed Eagle to Your Collection?

This coin unites a one-year-only Mercanti design, perfect MS70 grade, First Releases timing, .9999 fine silver purity and one of the most exclusive NGC label and core pairings available today. Collectors of Perth Mint silver, wildlife-themed bullion or Mercanti-signed pieces will find this issue to be one of the most compelling modern releases of 2025. Its artistic heritage, strict mintage limitation and grading rarity position it as a premier choice for long-term appreciation.