1 oz Perth Mint 125th Anniversary Platinum Coin | 2024

1 oz Perth Mint 125th Anniversary Platinum Coin | 2024

With this expressive and lovingly crafted coin, your StoneX Bullion.com Shop offers a special numismatic specialty to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the renowned Australian mint, "The Perth Mint." Founded in June 1899, The Perth Mint has significantly influenced Australia's economic development, primarily through the production of large amounts of Western Australian currency. In 1986, the mint refocused exclusively on producing premium investment coins, such as the well-known "Australian Kangaroo" series.

The Obverse

The obverse features typical animals found in the Australian outback: the kangaroo, the koala, and the kookaburra, all draped on a golden wattle, Australia's national flower. At the bottom of this side of the coin, prominently placed on a scroll, it reads: "1899 THE PERTH MINT 2024." The upper edge of the coin displays: "2024 1OZ 9995 PLATINUM." Near the depiction of the koala, you can see the mint mark "P125," celebrating the 125th anniversary of The Perth Mint.

The Reverse

The reverse showcases the familiar profile of the current English King Charles III, who, unlike his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, faces left. Surrounding his portrait are the inscriptions: "CHARLES III. AUSTRALIA" and the denomination of "100 DOLLARS."

This investment coin is limited to a worldwide mintage of 5,000 pieces and has a fine weight of 31.1035 grams.

About The Perth Mint

As part of the Commonwealth, this mint is essentially an English "branch" of the "Royal Mint" and belongs to the "Gold Corporation," a state-owned Australian precious metals enterprise. Founded in 1899, it is the oldest mint in Australia and is located in Perth, Western Australia. Today, it produces a variety of products, primarily investment coins, made from precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.