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Australia’s precious metal specialists

The Perth Mint was opened in 1899, with a remit to transform the rich bounty of the Western Australian goldfields into coins of the realm. Over the next three decades, the Mint struck sovereigns in each year until Australia left the Gold Standard in 1931, during the Great Depression. One of the oldest mints in the world operating from its original premises, The Perth Mint maintains that grand tradition today, striking Australian sovereigns for collectors.

A century of Perth Mint gold

Struck a century ago, the 1925P Perth Mint Sovereign stands as a rare gem among King George V issues, especially in higher grades. Showcasing Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon design, this historic coin is offered in Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated condition.

1 25Y46AAA 1925 2025 Perth Mint Gold Sovereign Centenary Pair InCase

Paired with it is the Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin, a masterful tribute and the ideal companion to its predecessor. This modern collectable re-imagines the famous design, portraying  a naked warrior on horseback brandishing a sword above a dragon. The image appears within a decorative circle of raised dots, together with the inscription ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘2025’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Presentation packaging

These coins are beautifully presented within a glossy black timber case along with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity. The case is housed within a black shipper which features the iconic original St George and the Dragon design in gold foiling.

Specifications

Specifications

Sovereign

1925P Gold Sovereign

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

Sovereign

Year

1925P Gold Sovereign

1925

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

2025

Sovereign

Metal

1925P Gold Sovereign

Gold

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

Gold

Sovereign

Gold Content (Troy oz)

1925P Gold Sovereign

0.235

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

0.235

Sovereign

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

1925P Gold Sovereign

-

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

25.00

Sovereign

Fineness (% purity)

1925P Gold Sovereign

91.67

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

91.67

Sovereign

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

1925P Gold Sovereign

7.988

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

7.988

Sovereign

Maximum Diameter (mm)

1925P Gold Sovereign

22.05

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

22.55

Sovereign

Maximum Thickness (mm)

1925P Gold Sovereign

1.52

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

1.90

Sovereign

Maximum Mintage

1925P Gold Sovereign

-

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

1,500

Sovereign

Finish

1925P Gold Sovereign

-

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

Proof

Sovereign

Grade

1925P Gold Sovereign

Extremely Fine - about Uncirculated*

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

-

Sovereign

Legal Tender

1925P Gold Sovereign

-

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

Australia

Sovereign

Effigy

1925P Gold Sovereign

Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal design of H.M. King George V

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

Dan Thorne design of H.M. King Charles III

Sovereign

Designer

1925P Gold Sovereign

Benedetto Pistrucci

Australia Sovereign 2025 Gold Proof Coin

Jennifer McKenna

*Graded by Downies Collectables Pty Ltd.

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