A coin steeped in exploration and history!
The 2013 Australia $1 Silver Proof Coin – "The Land Down Under: Captain James Cook" honors the legendary British navigator whose voyages helped chart the Pacific and reshape global geography.
Here’s what makes this coin a standout:
Design:
Reverse: Features a seated portrait of Captain Cook alongside his ship, HMS Bark Endeavour, framed within a map outline of Australia
Inscriptions include “THE LAND DOWN UNDER,” “1 OZ 999 SILVER,” and the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark
Obverse: Displays Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, with the year “2013” and denomination “1 DOLLAR”
Specifications:
1 oz of 99.9% pure silver
Proof quality with partial color
Diameter: 40.60 mm
Legal tender with a face value of $1 AUD
Mintage: Limited to 5,000 coins worldwide
It’s a brilliant piece for collectors who love maritime history or coins that tell a story.
- Comes in capsule, No box or CoA