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Spectacular sovereign

The Perth Mint’s Australia sovereign is a modern tribute to Australia’s first sovereign.  In 1855 the Sydney Mint was opened and empowered to convert Australian gold into sovereigns, which until this time had been the exclusive right of the Royal Mint. To differentiate the Sydney Mint sovereigns from the imperial coins a new design was developed. Today’s Perth Mint sovereign depicts the unique elements of that historic design, St Edwards crown and a laurel wreath along with the place of manufacture, denomination and the word Australia.  The significance of these elements and the finished coin will appeal to sovereign collectors around the world.

Historical sovereign design

The commemorative 2015 Australia sovereign portrays the St Edwards crown, a laurel wreath and the word AUSTRALIA, each are historic elements of Leonard Charles Wyon’s original Type I reverse. This modern tribute also includes the inscriptions PERTH MINT and SOVEREIGN.

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Prestigious packaging

This highly sought-after coin is housed in an prestigious wooden case and superbly illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2015
Metal Gold
Gold Content (Troy oz) 0.235
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 25.00
Fineness (% purity) 91.67
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 7.988
Maximum Diameter (mm) 22.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 1.75
Maximum Mintage 1,500
Finish Proof
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Ing Ing Jong

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