2024 125 Years of the Perth Mint 1oz Silver Limited-Edition PNC

This Postal Numismatic Cover is a limited edition of 150, housing a 1oz silver proof coin from The Perth Mint.

The Perth Mint opened on 20 June 1899 at the height of the Western Australian gold rush. In its first three decades, the Mint struck 106 million gold sovereigns, and between 1940 and 1984 produced vast quantities of Australian circulating coinage. In 1986, the Mint returned to its original purpose as a maker of fine gold coins. The Australian Gold Kangaroo, a gold bullion coin originally known as the Australian Gold Nugget, was first minted in 1986 and has since enjoyed worldwide recognition and success. The modern Perth Mint is a unique enterprise. Operations include refining and investment services, and its world-class visitor attraction tells the story of Western Australian gold and the Mint’s 125-year history.

The coin portrays a kangaroo, a koala, and a kookaburra, reflecting the Mint’s best-known contemporary coin series. The animals are artistically arranged within a representation of Golden Wattle, Australia’s national floral emblem. The inscription “1899 THE PERTH MINT 2024” appears within a scroll at the foot of the design. As well as a “P125” mintmark, signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, the reverse also includes the coin’s weight, purity, and year-date.

PNC Number 122/150