| Coin | Silver Two Ounces 2023 Australian Brumby |
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The Australian two ounces silver piece (abbreviated as 2 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 coin is part of the Australian Brumby series of bullion coins, which continues the Australian Stock Horse range.
The mint says about it:
Brumby is the term for Australia’s wild horse. Brumbies that most famously roam the Australian Alps are descended from lost, abandoned or escaped horses that in many cases belonged to early colonial settlers like James Brumby. Free-roaming, independent and naturally adapted to its rugged environment, the brumby has become a national icon seen by many as symbolic of our national character. |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Letter P |
Mintage Limit |
(1,000 )
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown and the Victoria Coronation necklace worn for her Coronation. This is her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide and "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, in "uncouped" version - showing the Queen's shoulders and not terminating at the neck as the normal version.
On the left, in small letters on the Queen's shoulder, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 2 DOLLAR ·.
The legend is interrupted by the "memorial" inclusion of the dates of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022. |
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The reverse design depicts two brumbies (wild horses) cantering side-by-side with mountainous scenery in the background.
Around above, the inscription AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY. Around below, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2023 2oz 9999 SILVER (two troy ounces of 99.99% silver).
The Perth Mint’s P mint mark is on the right. Above the ground on the left, the designer's initials LB (for Lucas Bowers). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY 2023 2oz 9999 SILVER |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Silver content (Troy oz): 2.000
Finish: Proof FDC, high relief.
Packaging: accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid and an illustrated shipper.
Perth Mint SKU: 23N30AAA.
Release date: 3 October 2023
Release price: AU$ 249.00.
The coins were issued during the reign of King Charles III; however, as his effigy was not expected to be approved for use in Australia until late in the year, they feature a "memorial" obverse with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the dates of her reign, 1952 - 2022. |
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