The Perth Mint last Friday unveiled Australia’s official legal tender commemorative coin to mark the wedding of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton, with the endorsement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Perth Mint Royal Wedding 1oz silver proof coin struck from 1 ounce of 99.9% pure silver. No more than 12,500 of these coins will be released by The Perth Mint, maximum 5 coins per customer. Each coin is housed in a classic presentation case within a white gift box and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The reverse design bears an official image of the happy couple, the beaming smiles on their jubilant faces realistically portrayed in colour. The design also includes an intricately-detailed, sculpture of Westminster Abbey in the background. As well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the reverse of the coin also features the inscriptions ‘Royal Wedding 29.04.2011’ and ‘H.R.H. Prince William of Wales & Miss Catherine Middleton’.
On the Obverse, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, together with the 2011 year-date. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, on the obverse,
Each coin is housed in a grey-coloured presentation case. The classic case comes in a white box-shipper featuring varnished representations of stylised roses. Silver-foiled lettering completes the luxurious feel. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Technical Specifications:
Silver Content (Troy oz): 1
Monetary Denomination (AUD): 1
Fineness (% purity): 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm): 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 4.00
Designer: Aleysha Howarth
The 2011 Royal Wedding 1oz Silver Coin is priced at $105.00. Collectors can place their order online at www.perthmint.com.au for delivery of the coin from 29 April. From the day of the wedding, purchasers may also check availability of the release at their local coin distributor or Australia Post outlet.
