The Australian gold half gram coin is a mini-coin format occasionally used to complement issues in larger sizes. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products.
Both mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and have long-running bullion series of coins with different themes. As part of these, they sometimes issue a mini-version of the theme's annual design.
The Mint says about this coin: The FIFA World Cup is the ultimate competition for any football fan. The Perth Mint is thrilled to present this official licensed product for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Celebrating the Australian team, this fantastic souvenir struck in gleaming gold makes a fantastic gift or memento of this much-anticipated event. The coin’s reverse depicts a representation of a soccer player incorporating an Aboriginal motif and a map of Australia. |