2017 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Coin Predecimal Banknote The horn on its head

The horn on its head has atrophied

enlightenment

The wildflower Banksia is also named after him

Prior to 1916

whilst expending little energy

2017 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Coin Predecimal Banknote The horn on its headDistinctive eagle Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge tailed eagle is Australias largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an expansive wingspan of up to 2. 5 metres, it can also be recognised from its long, powerful legs which are feathered all the way to its feet. Incused design The coin portrays an incused representation of a wedge tailed eagle standing on a branch. As well as the inscription