HM Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Country of Origin:  Australia
Production year: 2006
Type: Proof
UPC: 9-327025-012827
Mint catalogue number: 06H15AAA
Collection number: (#55)
Production mint:  • Perth Mint
Purchase place:  • Perth Mint
Purchase date: 30 July 2009
Purchase price: Hidden
Overview
HM Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Born in London on 21 April 1926, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is admired & respected worldwide for her devotion to duty, and her stabilising influence. As the world's most-travelled Head of State, and currently the 4th-longest serving British monarch in history, her life & reign have touched millions of people.

Eagerly Anticipated Royal Birthday
Struck by The Perth Mint with permission from Buckingham Palace, this coloured commemorative coin celebrates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 80th Birthday.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Official Photograph of Her Majesty
The coin's reverse depicts an official colour photograph of Her Majesty by George Bodnar. The design includes the inscription HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 80th BIRTHDAY 21-4-2006.

'P' Mintmark
The reverse design also includes The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Australian Legal Tender
This superb commemorative coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse.

Presentation Packaging
Each coin is housed in a blue presentation case & stylish shipper, illustrated with a portrait of Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Limited Mintage
Mintage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 80th Birthday coin is restricted to just 12,500.
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HM Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 1oz Silver Proof Coin
HM Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Specs
 Content
Silver....99.999 %
 Details
Weight (Troy oz)....1
Weight (g)....31.135
Diameter (mm)....40.60
Thickness (mm)....4.00
 Monetary
Year of Issue....2006
Country of Issue....Australia
Denomination....Dollar (AUD)
Value....1
 Mintage
Coins Minted....12,500
Certificate of Authenticity....08,052