2003 Sydney Mint Sovereign Pattern Ten Dollar Silver Proof Coin

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Description

The second coin in the series of the Royal Australian Mint's $10 Commemorative Numismatic issue features the Sydney Mint Sovereign Pattern. This second coin in this series continues the theme reflecting 'beacon' issues from Australia's short but interesting numismatic history. The first coin issued in this series was the very highly acclaimed Adelaide Pound commemorative coin that sold out in relatively short time. It is appropriate that the Pattern is featured this year as it is 150 years ago that the Sydney Mint Sovereign Pattern was designed by James Wyon. The Commemorative coin features the Pattern on a gold plated silver plug, in the centre of the proof silver 'host' coin. Together with the coin in its special 'display' presentation case, a new coin packaging concept developed by the Mint for the Adelaide Pound and continued with this coin, is a 12 page booklet, which incorporates the numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The booklet deliberately concentrates on the Patterns and Wyon, and not the development of the Mint in Sydney, and contains a major contribution from Dr G P Dyer previously Curator of the Museum of the British Royal Mint. Mintage on this coin has been set at only 10,000 worldwide and is minted from 99.9% fine silver and the centre ring is plated with 24ct gold, and the coin has a proof finish.

Features

General Product Features

Year:
2003
Country:
Australia
Brand/Series:
Ten Dollars 150th Anniversary Series

Coin Features

Face Value:
Ten Dollars
Issuer:
Royal Australian Mint
Finish:
Proof
Metal:
Bi Metal Gold / Silver
Metal Weight:
60.50 grams