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2024 2 Kilo Honey Bee Antiqued Silver Coin Australian Perth Mint
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2024 2 Kilo Honey Bee Antiqued Silver Coin Australian Perth Mint
Discover the rich heritage and vital role of the honey bee with 2024 2 Kilo Honey Bee Antiqued Silver Coin Australian Perth Mint. This substantial coin, weighing 2 kilos of .9999 fine silver, is a masterpiece of numismatic art, deeply engraved and antiqued to reflect the age-old reverence for honey bees across cultures. Honey bees have been celebrated through the ages, from the spiritual and religious significance placed on them by the ancient Egyptians to their depiction in art and early coinage by the Greeks. Their industrious nature was poetically captured by the 14th-century English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who coined the phrase ‘busy as bees’. Aristotle himself described honey as ‘the nectar of the gods’, a testament to its enduring appeal.
Technical notes highlight the coin's special features, including its striking on an extra-deep blank which allows for a high-relief presentation that accentuates the intricate detailing. Each coin has undergone an individual antiquing process, giving it a distinctive finish that mimics the weathered look of ancient artifacts. Due to this treatment, each coin's appearance will vary, enhancing its collectible value.
Coin Specifications:
- Maximum Mintage of 200
- Contains 2 kilograms of .9999 fine silver
- Produced by the Perth Mint
- Antiqued Finish, High Relief
- Unique Serial Number on the rim
- Face value of 60 dollars, backed by the Australian government
- Arrives housed in a box with a numbered certificate of authenticity
- Obverse: Features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and displays the coin's monetary denomination
- Reverse: Features an exquisitely detailed scene of three worker bees on the petals of a large flower. The design includes a ribbon scroll with the inscription ‘HONEY BEE’ alongside the coin’s weight, purity, 2024 year-date, and the ‘P125’ mintmark, celebrating the Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.
This 2024 2 Kilo Honey Bee Antiqued Silver Coin Australian Perth Mint coin is more than just a collector's item, it's a tribute to the indispensable role of honey bees in our ecosystem and a celebration of the Perth Mint's historic anniversary. It stands as a significant piece of cultural and natural heritage, perfect for those who cherish the beauty and history of coins Please feel free to contact our customer service department with any questions or concerns.
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