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Celebrating our first sovereign

The Perth Mint opened on 20 June 1899 to manufacture sovereigns from Western Australian gold, establishing an immediate reputation for the quality and accuracy of its coins. To mark the 125th anniversary of the first sovereign off the press, our suite of commemorative 2024 Australia Sovereigns features a beautifully re-imagined portrayal of the historic piece’s famous St George and the Dragon design.

Re-imagined St George design

The Australia Sovereign and its Half, Quarter, Double and Five Sovereign companions portray a naked warrior on horseback brandishing a sword above a dragon. The modern reverse also includes the inscription ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘2024’, and a ‘P125’ mintmark.

H.M. King Charles III effigy

The obverse of each coin portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the coin’s monetary denomination.

Presentation packaging

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the set is housed in a black presentation case featuring a foiled representation of the coin design on the lid, and an intricately illustrated shipper.

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Specifications

Specifications

Sovereign

Five

Double

One

Half

Quarter

Sovereign

Year

Five

2024

Double

2024

One

2024

Half

2024

Quarter

2024

Sovereign

Metal

Five

Gold

Double

Gold

One

Gold

Half

Gold

Quarter

Gold

Sovereign

Gold Content (Troy oz)

Five

1.177

Double

0.471

One

0.235

Half

0.118

Quarter

0.059

Sovereign

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

Five

100.00

Double

50.00

One

25.00

Half

15.00

Quarter

5.00

Sovereign

Fineness (% purity)

Five

91.67

Double

91.67

One

91.67

Half

91.67

Quarter

91.67

Sovereign

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

Five

39.936

Double

15.982

One

7.988

Half

3.994

Quarter

1.997

Sovereign

Maximum Diameter (mm)

Five

36.60

Double

29.00

One

22.55

Half

20.05

Quarter

14.20

Sovereign

Maximum Thickness (mm)

Five

3.00

Double

2.47

One

1.90

Half

1.60

Quarter

1.60

Sovereign

Maximum Mintage

Five

125

Double

375

One

2,325

Half

275

Quarter

3,275

Sovereign

Finish

Five

Double

One

Half

Quarter

Proof

Sovereign

Legal Tender

Five

Double

One

Half

Quarter

Australia

Sovereign

Effigy

Five

Double

One

Half

Quarter

Dan Thorne design of H.M. King Charles III

Sovereign

Designer

Five

Double

One

Half

Quarter

Jennifer McKenna

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