2022 Newborn 1/2oz .9999 Coloured Silver Proof Coin
A keepsake to be treasured for life, this colourful 1/2oz silver proof coin is a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate a new arrival in 2022.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality ,the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
This coin has an unlimited mintage.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse features a newborn in a baby carrying sling, with a flying stork and the moon in the background. The inscription ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark are also included in the design.
The coin’s obverse features the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2022 year-date, the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.
PRESENTATION
The coin is housed in an elaborate themed gift card, with room to write the baby’s details, a family tree and a place to house a photograph.
Technical Specifications
| Silver Content (Troy oz) | 0.50 |
| Monetary Denomination (AUD) | 0.50 |
| Fineness (% purity) | 99.99 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 15.553 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 32.60 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) | 2.90 |
| Maximum Mintage | Unlimited |
| Designer | Lucas Bowers |
ABOUT THE PERTH MINT
Established on 20 June 1899, two years before Australia’s Federation in 1901, The Perth Mint was the last of three Australian colonial branches of the United Kingdom ‘s Royal Mint (after the now-defunct Sydney Mint and Melbourne Mint) intended to refine gold from the gold rushes and to mint gold sovereigns and half-sovereigns for the British Empire. Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for The Perth Mint’s bullion and numismatic products.
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