Direct Coins is proud to present the latest silver release from The Anzac Spirit Coin Series commemorating the battle of the Somme.
The battle of the Somme refers to a series of actions which took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 in which more than one million men were wounded or killed.
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 7,500 of 2016 The Anzac Spirit 100th Anniversary Coin Series – Be Worthy of Them 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
The coin’s reverse depicts a group of soldiers as they charge out of the trenches along the Somme Valley in France. The design includes the inscription ‘Be Worthy of Them 1916’, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2016 year-date, and the monetary denomination.
Edged lettering features around the coin’s rim with the words, “PRIDE • RESPECT • GRATITUDE •”.
Each coin is presented in a black and red display case with the words PRIDE, RESPECT and GRATITUDE inscribed on the outside of the case, within a themed shipper, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Mint | The Perth Mint |
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Year | 2018 |
Denomination | $1 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 28.349 |
Purity (%) | 99.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
Mintage | 10,000 |