The Perth Mint 2024 August Bulletin | Page 18

Original Bond

Celebrate the original James Bond with this exclusive Sean Connery themed collection featuring an individual 1oz and six 0.5oz coins struck from proof quality 99.99 % pure silver .
The star of six Bond movies released by EON Productions between 1962 and 1971 , Connery ’ s powerful portrayal established the charismatic operative also known as 007 as one of cinema ’ s most recognisable characters .
Available exclusively as a part of this collection , the 1oz proof gilded coin portrays a coloured image of the popular actor leaning on the bonnet of an Aston Martin DB5 , Bond ’ s sleek ‘ silver birch ’ sports car .
Incorporated in the design is the inscription ‘ JAMES BOND ’, and a 24-carat gilded background featuring the 007 gun logo and signature spiral gun barrel graphics . The coin ’ s gilded obverse features the Jody Clarke effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and the 2024 year-date .
The six 0.5oz releases mark Sean Connery ’ s portrayal of James Bond in Dr . No , From Russia With Love , Goldfinger , Thunderball , You Only Live Twice , and Diamonds Are Forever . The obverse of each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2021 year-date .