| Coin | Gold Ten Ounces (2018) Lake Argyle Pink Diamond Ingot |
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Australia has two mints, the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint, which are both very active in the bullion coinage space; coins issued by them are legal tender. There are also private issuers of bullion which is not legal tender and is targeted at investors and not at coin collectors - such as this one.
The Mint says about this product:
Two Western Australian icons, Argyle Pink Diamonds and The Perth Mint unite to present this exclusive creation, featuring: 91.67% pink gold and 0.33 carats Argyle pink diamonds (approx).
The wonders found in Western Australia’s north are celebrated in this ingot masterfully crafted from 10oz of pink gold. Magnificent Lake Argyle, known as the "jewel of the Kimberley", is showcased in the limited edition design which features stunning diamonds from the nearby Argyle mine in an exclusive celebration of the lake’s unique beauty. . |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Perth Mint |
Mintage Limit |
(6 )
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse represents a starry night, with the Perth Mint's logo being the centre of two orbiting satellites.
Above, the unique serial number of the ingot in the format of [number]/6.
Below, an inset diamond within a starburst, below which on three lines the inscription 22ct PINK GOLD 10oz (ten troy ounces of 22 carat pink gold). |
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| Obverse Inscription |
[number]/6 22ct PINK GOLD 10oz |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse depicts a landscape of Lake Argyle, with a night sky with the Moon and the Southern Cross, the most familiar star pattern in the southern hemisphere and a key icon of the Australian flag - represented by seven diamonds for the five prominent stars of the Southern Cross together with the two pointers, Alpha and Beta Centauri.
Above, the inscription BEYOND RARE.
Below, ARGYLE PINK DIAMONDS. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
BEYOND RARE ARGYLE PINK DIAMONDS |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Argyle Pink Diamonds (carat): 0.33 approx.
Diamond Quality: Fancy Pink / Purplish Pink.
Each ingot is encased in a luxury black presentation case and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint SKU: 18E73CAA
Release price: AU$ 60,550.00, US$ 42,964.07. |
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