Pert Mint has released a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 1 kilo gold proof coin. You can start your order now and the coin will available for delivery on 5 June 2012. They also release a 1 kilo silver proof coin and a short video on how they make the coin. Australia is one of the Commonwealth country and Perth Mint is a former branch of Royal Mint. Queen Elizabeth II coronation took place in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 and has reigned for more than five decades. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1 kilo of 99.99% gold in proof quality. This coin legal tender in Australia. Only 60 pieces of the coins will be issued by Perth Mint. The coin is presented in a prestigious royal blue timber display case with a superbly foiled and embossed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
On the coin’s reverse shows a struck design of the St Edward’s Crown, edged by 60 diamond motifs – representing each year of Her Majesty’s reign. The inscription DIAMOND JUBILEE and the dates 1952 – 2012 are also incorporated into the design. On the coin obverse shows the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Gold Content (Troy oz) 32.151
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 3000
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 1000.100
Maximum Diameter (mm) 75.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 13.90
You can order the Diamond Jubilee 1 kilo gold proof coin at Perth Mint website; www.perthmint.com.au
