2021 1/4 oz Australian Gold Platypus Coin (BU)
$539.00
2021 1/4 oz Australian Gold Platypus Coin (BU)
| Year | 2021 |
| Mint Mark | P – Perth Mint |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Inner Pack | 20 |
| Outer Pack | 500 |
| Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Face Value | $25 AUD |
| Issuing Country | Australia |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Reverse Designer | Jennifer McKenna |
| Edge Design | Reeded |
| Series | Australian Platypus |
| CoA | No |
| Packaging Type | Plastic Capsule |
| Package Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 0.3 |
| Metal Weight | .25 Troy ounce |
| Shipping | Free Shipping on Orders Over $199
Tracking and insurance included on all orders |
Description
2021 1/4 oz Australian Gold Platypus Coin (BU)
Among the newest creatures to be depicted on Australian coinage from the Perth Mint is the platypus. A curious creature from the Australian continent, the existence of the platypus was once believed by scientists to be a hoax. Many thought it was merely the skeletal remains of several animals cobbled together by pranksters. However, the platypus is very real and is a unique species from the Land Down Under. Right now, 2021 1/4 oz Australian Gold Platypus Coins are available to purchase online from Pacific Gold and Diamond.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective capsule or a sealed roll of 20 coins!
- Beautiful platypus design!
- Unlimited mintage for 2021!
- Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
- Bears a face value of $25 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
- Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
- Platypus swimming underwater on the reverse.
- Designed by Jennifer McKenna.
Each 2021 1/4 oz Australian Gold Platypus Coin listed here is a Brilliant Uncirculated specimen. These coins are available to you individually in plastic capsules, with multiples of 20 coins sealed together in a roller. The design of the platypus on these coins comes from Jennifer McKenna, a regular contributor to coin designs at Perth Mint.
The semiaquatic platypus is a unique species. These egg-laying mammals are endemic to eastern Australia and are also found in Tasmania. The platypus has a distinctive look that includes a bill similar to a duck, feet like an otter, and a tail like a beaver.
Queen Elizabeth II features on the obverse side of 2021 Australian Gold Platypus Coins. Her Majesty is shown here in the definitive sixth-generation portrait to grace Australian currency. This design was originally created for the Royal Mint in 2015 by Jody Clark and shows the Queen in right-profile relief at the age of 89. Her Majesty wears the George IV State Diadem in this design, a crown that is part of the official Crown Jewels of England.
A platypus is featured swimming beneath the waves in the reverse design of the 2021 1/4 oz Gold Platypus Coin. This design element depicts the full frame of the platypus as it swims beneath a large lilypad that rests on the top of the water above it. With an unlimited mintage for 2021, the Perth Mint struck these coins to meet demand throughout the year.
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