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The Australian one ounce silver piece (abbreviated as 1 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative coin format. 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 to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used.
This silver one-ounce coin by the Perth Mint is intended as a wedding gift.
The Mint says about it:
"Crafted from 1oz of pure silver to The Perth Mint’s highest proof quality standard, this coin is an impressive gift that will bring further happiness to newlyweds on their joyous day. The union of two loving people in wedlock is marked by a public ceremony, joyful celebrations and the giving of gifts that symbolise their new life together." |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide but "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, where the Queen's portrait by Vladimir Gottwald was fifth).
The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) in 1937.
Unlike on British coinage, the effigy is "uncouped" (includes the Queen's shoulders). In small letters on the left, the artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II 2022 AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·.
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The coin's reverse depicts a bride and groom embracing on their wedding day; to the left, two intertwined gold wedding bands - selectively gilded.
The design includes the inscription Congratulations, below which the precious metal content 1oz 9999 SILVER (one ounce of 99.99% silver).
The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is on the right. The designer's initials JM (for Jennifer McKenna) are below, on the hem of the bride's dress. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
Congratulations 1oz 9999 SILVER |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof, selective gilding.
Packaging: Crystal-embellished gift packaging: stylish white display box with a heart-shaped crystal set within the lid, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint SKU: 22K15AAA
Date of issue: January 2022
Issue price: AU$ 124.95 |
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| See also |
Australian coins issued as Wedding celebration gifts:
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2015
- $1 AlBr (base metal), Wedding, 2015
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2016
- $1 AlBr (base metal), Wedding, 2016
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2017
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2018
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2019
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Wedding, 2024
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