Description
DESIGN
The coin portrays a kangaroo, a koala, and a kookaburra, reflecting the
Mint’s best-known contemporary coin series. The animals are
artistically arranged among 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.
The obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles
III, and the coin’s monetary denomination.
NEW PRODUCT RELEASE APRIL 2024
KEY POINTS
• 99.95% pure platinum
• Australian legal tender
• Micro-laser engraved security feature
• 125th Anniversary design celebrating 125 years
of The Perth Mint
• ‘P125’ mintmark
• His Majesty King Charles III obverse
• Limited mintage – 5,000
AUTHENTICATION FEATURE
The coin’s reverse includes a security feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter within the design. It is
only detectable under a magnifying glass.