Golden Hind 1 Oz Silver Proof Coin
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General Coin Information
The Perth Mint's second strike in its popular Ships That Changed the World Series has been released and is known as the Golden Hind 1 Oz Silver Proof Coin. The strike depicts the English galleon renamed by Sir Francis Drake for his voyage through the Strait of Magellan on the tip of South America.
His expedition was to explore the coast that lied beyond the Strait for the English Crown. However, he was also given a secondary purpose by the Queen to capture as much Spanish treasure as possible. His mission was a success and he returned to England to be knighted by the Queen.
The first strike in the series depicted the Santa Maria. This Golden Hind Coin will be followed by strikes showing the famous ships Mayflower, Constitution and Cutty Sark.
If available, this silver proof coin may be purchased online from the following Perth Mint page:
Golden Hind 1 Oz Silver Proof Coin
Obverse Design
The obverse of the strike contains Raphael Maklouf's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and includes the inscriptions of "Queen Elizabeth II," "1 Dollar," "Tuvalu" and "2011" .
Reverse Design
Shown on the reverse of the coin is a design depicting Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind which was designed by Tom Vaughan. The reverse also includes the inscriptions of "Golden Hind" and "1 Oz 999 Silver".
Golden Hind Silver Proof Coin Specifications
| Mint: Perth Mint of Australia Mintmark: P Finish/Condition: Proof Metal Content: .999 Pure Silver Minimum Gross Weight: 31.135 grams Diameter: 40.60 mm Thickness: 4 mm Edge: Reeded Mintage Limits: 5,000 Issue Date: August 2011 Issue Price: AUS $97.27 (including special badge) Face Value: TUV $1 |
Perth Mint Silver Coin Auctions
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US $239.00
