1997 Silver Two Ounce Proof Privy Mark 1937 Penny
1997 Silver Two Ounce Proof Privy Mark 1937 Penny
Obverse: Maklouf portrait of Elizabeth II to right;
Reverse: Kookaburra seated on fence
Diameter: 50.60mm | Purity: 99.9% | Weight: 62.77g | Nett: 2.02ozt
Mintage: 2,000
This popular privy mark honours one of Australia's rarest pre-decimal patterns - the 1937 penny.
Although to most folks a lot of the Perth Mint silver kookaburras all look the same, discerning collectors know otherwise. One of the ways that these coins can be distinguished is by looking for a "privy mark".
A privy mark was originally a small mark or differentiation in the design of a coin for the purpose of identifying the mint, moneyer, or some other aspect of the coin's production or origin, for quality control purposes.
The Perth Mint uses privy marks slightly differently - they are used to commemorate a particular event, theme or occasion.
This privy mark is a silver overlay that was issued as part of the Perth Mint's four coin series of 1997 to celebrate 60 years since the 1937 patterns of King George VI were produced.
The 1937 penny coin was issued at the Sydney Coin Fair in 1997.
Each of the coins in this series had a tiny mintage of just 2,000 coins, so a complete set of four in the original case is a true achievement.
This coin remains housed in the original presentation case, and is accompanied by its serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
SKU: 22278
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SKU | 22278 |
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