2016 Gumnut Babies 100th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Coin and Book

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Description

Originally published in 1916, May Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies went on to become a much-loved Australian children’s classic. Her creation of a fantasy world within the Australian bush, using creatures and images that were well-recognised and found right across the country, has fascinated generations of Australians for decades.
Creating characters out of gumnuts, banksias, flowers, and other Australian flora and fauna, Gibbs captured the imagination of children and adults alike, employing humour to appeal to all ages. Her accompanying illustrations reflected the beauty and uniqueness of the bush, bringing her stories to life.

The coin is housed in the cover of a specially commissioned limited edition book, which contains a compilation of Gibbs most iconic tales.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,500 of the 100th Anniversary of Gumnut Babies 2016 1oz Silver Proof Coin & Book.
This beautiful coin and book set will make an ideal gift or collectable item.

The coin's reverse depicts a colour image of seven gumnut babies sitting on a eucalypt tree branch, surrounded by gumnuts and gum leaves.

Each coin will be presented in the cover of a stunning limited edition Gumnut Babies book, displaying both the reverse and obverse of the coin. The book will sit within a beautifully illustrated pocket featuring May Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies. The book contains a Certificate of Authenticity, which is individually numbered

Features

General Product Features

Year:
2016
Country:
Australia

Coin Features

Issuer:
Perth Mint
Finish:
Proof
Mintage:
2500
Metal:
Silver
Metal Weight:
1oz