Australia 2011 - $1 Silver Proof Dollar 1oz - Bronze Centenary Coin 1911-2011 - Mintage 7500

Description:

A unique collector's piece for lovers of numismatics and Australian history!

We present to you this stunning commemorative coin made from 1 ounce of 99.9% pure silver, minted by The Perth Mint in Proof quality to celebrate the Centenary of the Australian Bronze Coin (1911-2011).

KEY FEATURES:

Country: Australia Year: 2011 Face Value: 1 Dollar (legal tender coin) Metal: 99.9% Pure Silver Weight: 1 ounce Quality: Proof Mintage: Limited to only 7,500 coins worldwide. Mint: The Perth Mint

COMMEMORATIVE DESIGN:

Reverse (Colorized): Features an exclusive colorized design showing a portrait of King George V alongside a montage of the first and highly sought-after 1911 Australian penny and halfpenny coins. Obverse: Bears the effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, as is standard on Australian coins.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: This coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first minting of Australian bronze coins. Following the proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, it wasn't until 1911 that the nation issued its own distinctive bronze coins (penny and halfpenny), one year after its first silver coins. Those original coins, manufactured in England, featured the Commonwealth Coat of Arms and marked a milestone in national identity.