1994 Silver Two Ounce Proof Privy Mark King Edward

1994 Silver Two Ounce Proof Privy Mark King Edward

Obverse: Maklouf portrait of Elizabeth II to right, legend around;

Reverse: Two kookaburras on a branch facing outwards

Diameter: 50.60mm | Purity: 99.9% | Weight: 62.77g | Nett: 2.02ozt

Mintage: 1,500

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This coin is one of the Perth Mint's very first four-coin privy mark set.

Although to most folks a lot of the Perth Mint silver kookaburras all look the same, discerning collectors know otherwise.

One of the ways that these coins can be distinguished is by looking for a "privy mark".

A privy mark was originally a small mark or differentiation in the design of a coin for the purpose of identifying the mint, moneyer, or some other aspect of the coin's production or origin, for quality control purposes.

The Perth Mint uses privy marks slightly differently - they are used to commemorate a particular event, theme or occasion.

This privy mark is a gold overlay that was issued as part of the Perth Mint's four-coin series of 1994 to showcase the portraits seen on Australian sovereigns produced at the Perth Mint.

This coin features a privy with the bare bust of King Edward VII, seen on Australian sovereigns produced between 1902 and 1910.

 Each of the coins in this set had a tiny mintage of just 1,500, so a complete set of four in the original case is a true achievement.

 

The coin, case, outer shipper, and certificate are all included and remain in excellent condition.

SKU

22268