OPALPLUS HAS BEEN PURCHASER OF PERTH MINT COINS SINCE EARLY 1980s

IN AUGUST 2007 WE WERE APPROVED AS AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR PERTH MINT AUSTRALIA .

COINSPLUS NOW SPECILAIZES IN COINS

This spectacular silver commemorative marks 100 years of Commonwealth coins.  Australia’s first penny and halfpenny were issued in 1911. Made by the Royal Mint in England, the obverse portrayed Sir E.B. Mackennal’s effigy of King George V, who had ascended to the throne on the death of his father, King Edward VII, on 6 May 1910.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

This commemorative issue is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Australian Legal Tender

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Unique Design

The coloured reverse of the 2011 commemorative coin portrays King George V and a montage of the first distinctive Australian penny and halfpenny coins.

The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.

Limited Mintage

No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released.

Presentation Case and Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is housed in a presentation case and customised shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications