Australian Swan 1oz Gold Coin 2019
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The 2019 “Australian Swan” Gold Coin is the third edition in the series and produced by the world renowned Perth Mint. The series began in 2017 and each year depicts a new design of the majestic Australian Swan in its natural environment. The "Australian Swan" 1 ounce gold coin, like the previous editions, has a limited mintage of only 5,000 pieces, making it ideal for collectors and investors.
The Australian Gold Swan is another high quality, beautifully designed coin from the Perth Mint.
Specifications
The "Australia Swan" gold coin is only available in the traditional 1 oz size. It has a high purity of 99.99% gold. The series was launched in 2017 and is also available in silver.
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Diameter: 32.6 mm
Thickness: 2.80 mm
Nominal value: 100 Dollars
Design
The motif side of the 2019 issue shows three swans swimming in the water. In the foreground is a baby swan with its mother. In the background is another adult swan. The swans depicted in the foreground are designed in great detail. The inscription in the optically offset border reads "THE 1 oz 9999 AUSTRALIAN GOLD SWAN". The letter "P", which stands for the Perth Mint, is engraved on the left above the mother swan.
The value side of the coin shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The initials "JC" can be seen on the Queen's shoulder and stand for Jody Clark, who created the portrait. The design shows the Queen looking to the right with crown, large earrings and necklace. The inscription reads "ELIZABETH II 2019 AUSTRALIA ● 100 DOLLARS"
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world's most prestigious mints and was founded in 1896 as a branch of the Royal Mint in London. Originally, the Perth Mint was responsible for producing Sovereign gold coins for the British Empire. In 1970, ownership of the Perth Mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia.
Today, the Perth Mint produces some of the world's most popular and best-selling gold and silver coins, which include:
Kangaroo gold coin series
Lunar I gold and silver coins series
Lunar II gold and silver coin series
Kookaburra silver coin series
Koala silver coin series
Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of origin: Australia
Carat: 24K
Gold: 99.99%
Size: 1 oz
Scratch resistance: Poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Purity | 999/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 2019 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.80 mm |
| Diameter | 32.60 mm |
| Mintage | 5000 |
| Packaging | single in capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |