Perth Mint 125. anniversary 2024 Aluminum Bronze (coin in card)
Perth Mint 125. anniversary 2024 Aluminum Bronze (coin in card). The mint was founded on June 20, 1899, during the heyday of the gold boom in Western Australia. Through the gold refining process and the minting of 106 million sovereigns over the next three decades, he significantly contributed to the rapid economic development of the region of Australia. Since that breakthrough, the Australian Kangaroo, formerly known as the Australian Nugget, has achieved worldwide recognition and success. Other additions to the official Australian bullion coin program include the Australian Kookaburra and Australian Koala, both of which are very popular with investors and collectors
The said coin is minted by The Perth Mint in aluminum bronze, weighing 13.5 grams and having a diameter of 30.7 mm. The metal used for beating is characterized by high resistance to corrosion, abrasion and impact. Underscoring the investment value of the gold currency is the fact that it is guaranteed by the Australian government and is a full-fledged means of payment within the issuer's territory. What's more, it has the added security of an engraved "P" on the reverse side.
On the obverse depicts King Charles III of Great Britain, designed by Dan Thorne. You can also find on it information about the nominal value of the stock.
Reverse shows a kangaroo, koala and kookaburra, among acacias, Australia's national floral emblem. The coin bears the inscription "1899 THE PERTH MINT 2024'" as well as information about the weight, year of issue and bullion purity. The designer of the reverse was Jennifer McKenna.