The Perth Mint 2024 June Bulletin | Page 7

Remarkable insects

NEW RELEASE
“ Coin designer Jennifer McKenna ’ s beautiful art celebrates the honey bee ’ s tireless endeavours and wonderful contributions to humankind . With the natural world increasingly under threat , it is also a timely reminder that we must never take these remarkable insects for granted .”
— Neil Vance , General Manager Minted Products
Their role as effective crop pollinators outweighs every other aspect their benevolence . Through this vital biological service , they remain essential to people and the planet .
Portraying bees on the petals of large flowers and the inscription ‘ HONEY BEE ’, the 99.99 % pure silver two kilogram coin is struck in plump high relief with exquisite antiquing befitting their ancient presence .
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