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2025 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Australian Proclamation 225th Ann Antiqued Coin
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2025 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Australian Proclamation 225th Ann Antiqued Coin
Celebrate a defining moment in Australia’s numismatic heritage with the 2025 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Australian Proclamation 225th Anniversary Antiqued Coin, a stunning tribute from the Perth Mint that honors the origins of the continent’s first official currency. Struck in 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver and presented in a detailed antiqued finish, this coin commemorates the pivotal role of Governor King’s 1800 proclamation, which recognized a range of foreign coins, including the Spanish Pillar Dollar, as legal tender in the struggling New South Wales colony.
Facing a chronic currency shortage in the early 19th century, colonial authorities devised innovative solutions to stabilize the economy. In 1813, Governor Macquarie famously imported 40,000 Spanish reales and converted them into Australia’s first locally modified coins the holey dollars and dumps by punching out their centers to create two circulating denominations from one coin. This groundbreaking step in monetary reform marked the beginning of formal coinage in Australian history.
Coin Specifications:
- Limited Mintage of only 2,500
- Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver
- Antiqued finish
- Produced by the Perth Mint
- Celebrates the 225th anniversary of the Australian Proclamation Coins
- Face value of $1 AUD, backed by the Australian government
- Each coin accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, comes in a classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper
- Obverse: Showcases the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin’s weight, fineness, and face value
- Reverse: is a faithful tribute to the original Spanish Pillar Dollar, showcasing two hemispheres beneath the Spanish Crown to represent the Old World and the New World. Flanking the image are the Pillars of Hercules, each draped with a spiraling banner inscribed with "PLVS VLTRA"—Latin for "more beyond." These iconic elements are arranged beneath the inscription “VTRAQUE”, meaning “both are one,” symbolizing the unity of continents under the Spanish empire. A notable feature is the ‘Mo’ mintmark, honoring the coin’s historical connection to the Mexico City Mint, the origin point of many reales used during Australia’s early colonial period. The reverse also includes the coin’s 2025 year-date.
Issued in limited quantities and featuring a profound story of colonial innovation, the 2025 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Australian Proclamation 225th Ann Antiqued Coin is a must-have for collectors of early currency, historical bullion, or Perth Mint masterpieces. Secure this numismatic tribute today at Bullion Exchanges and own a silver coin that bridges continents, currencies, and centuries.
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