2018 Australia Sovereign Gold Proof Coin

The discovery of payable gold in the colony of New South Wales in 1851 lay behind the establishment of the Sydney branch of the Royal Mint, which opened on 14 May 1855. The Sydney Mint produced its first Type I sovereign, featuring a unique ‘colonial’ design, on 23 June.

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The commemorative 2018 Australia Sovereign portrays St Edwards crown, a laurel wreath and the word AUSTRALIA, historic elements of Leonard Charles Wyon’s original Type I reverse. The modern tribute also includes the inscription PERTH MINT SOVEREIGN. The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination and the 2018 year-date.

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 91.70% pure gold and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. Limited worldwide mintage of just 1,000 coins!

The coin is housed in a prestigious wooden presentation case within a superbly illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Coin Highlights:

  • Commemorative design portrays St Edwards crown, a laurel wreath and the word AUSTRALIA
  • Limited worldwide mintage of just 1,000 coins
  • Struck by The Perth Mint from 22-carat (91.70%) pure gold
  • Australian legal tender
More Information
Mint The Perth Mint
Country Of Issue Australia
Year 2018
Denomination $25
Metal Type Gold
Weight (g) 7.988
Purity (%) 91.67
Diameter (mm) 22.60
Mintage 1,000
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