Exquisitely crafted, this is the first coin released by The Perth Mint to feature an icon of Western Australia, the swan, on a silver proof coin.
The Swan is an iconic species that is so synonymous with the Perth Mint itself that it even appears in the Mint’s logo.
Swans are often a symbol of love and fidelity due to their long-lasting monogamous relationships. Swans are almost entirely herbivorous, though they will eat small amounts of aquatic animals. There are around seven different species of swan found around the world. Swans are classified as a threatened species mostly due to hunting and habitat loss. Pollution is also a contributing factor.
The design features the unique animal emblem of Western Australia swimming gracefully on the surface of the water. The design includes the inscription THE 1oz 9999 AUSTRALIAN SILVER SWAN and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
Hurry, this stunningly beautiful coin is limited to only 2,500 worldwide!
Mint | The Perth Mint |
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Country Of Issue | Australia |
Year | 2017 |
Denomination | $1 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 28.349 |
Purity (%) | 99.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
Mintage | 10,000 |