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Commemorative design

As the first overseas branch of Britain’s Royal Mint, the Sydney Mint was opened in 1855 to make sovereign coins from Australian gold. For the first 11 years they were distinguished from London versions by a specially prepared ‘colonial’ design. A testament to the skill of Australia’s early minters, these highly successful issues continue to attract significant interest among modern collectors.

2017 Sovereign gold proof coin

The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination and the 2017 year-date.

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Presentation packaging

This coin is housed in a prestigious wooden presentation case within a superbly illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2017
Metal Gold
Gold Content (Troy oz) 0.235
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 25.00
Fineness (% purity) 91.67
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 7.988
Maximum Diameter (mm) 22.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 1.90
Maximum Mintage 1,000
Finish Proof
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Ing Ing Jong

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