The Perth Mint 125th Anniversary Australia Full Sovereign 2024 Gold Proof Coin
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Out of Stock
Min. Order:
1 Coin
Sku: AUSSOV125PM24
Mintage: 2000
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Founded in 1896 as a branch to the British Royal Mint, Perth Mint today is one of the largest minting plants globally, owned by the Western Australian government. Manufacturer of the iconic ‘Kangaroo’ gold and silver investment coins, Perth Mint also produce a popular lunar series and a range of sought-after collector coins.
As we celebrate production of our very first gold sovereign 125 years ago in 1899, its famous St George and the Dragon design has been re-imagined for this contemporary 91.67% pure gold proof collectable.
Production of traditional sovereigns from Western Australian gold was the lifeblood of The Perth Mint in the years up to 1931. One hundred and six million pieces were struck, each bearing Benedetto Pistrucci’s classical St George and the Dragon design and a ‘P’ mintmark.
DESIGN:
Inspired by the original reverse, the modern collectable presents St George’s victory over a malevolent dragon in a new light for contemporary collectors. A naked warrior on horseback is seen brandishing a sword above the defiant lizard. The image appears within a decorative circle of raised dots, together with the inscription ‘AUSTRALIA 2024’, and a ‘P125’ mintmark.
The obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the coin’s monetary denomination.
PRESENTATION:
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a presentation case and illustrated shipper.
