This three-coin set was issued to mark the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint. The mint says about it: "The Perth Mint opened on 20 June 1899 to manufacture sovereigns from Western Australian gold, establishing an immediate reputation for the quality and accuracy of its coins. Marking the 125th anniversary of the first sovereign off the press, our commemorative 2024 Australia Sovereign bears a beautifully re-imagined portrayal of the historic piece’s famous St George and the Dragon design. The Australia Sovereign and its Half and Quarter Sovereign companions portray a naked warrior on horseback brandishing a sword above a dragon."
The set contains three sizes: the classic Sovereign, and a half and quarter sovereigns - formats not issued for Australia before; the half sovereign is only available in sets, and not individually.
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the set is housed in a black presentation case featuring a foiled representation of the new coin design on the lid, and an intricately illustrated shipper. |