The Perth Mint 2025 June Bulletin | Page 5

Minting history

NEW RELEASE
Step back in time with this exquisite pure silver antiqued coin, honouring the 225th anniversary of Australia ' s first minted currency- the Spanish Pillar Dollar( also known as a peso, or a‘ piece of eight’).
The reverse design features the Spanish Crown and two hemispheres symbolising the Old and New Worlds under the inscription‘ VTRAQUE’( meaning ' both are one ').
225 TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN PROCLAMATION COINS
Pillar Dollar 2025 1oz Silver Antiqued Coin
$ 1 Australian legal tender 99.99 % pure silver 40.90 mm ø 2,500 mintage
25V82CAA
AUD
175. 00
pays homage to the tradition of Spanish Empire coins bearing distinct mintmarks signifying their minting location.
They are encircled by the Pillars of Hercules with banners inscribed‘ PLVS VLTRA’( meaning ' more beyond ').
Included in the design is a unique‘ Mo’ mintmark, indicating the coin ' s origin from Mexico City. This design element
Each coin is individually‘ antiqued’ to mimic the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact, resulting in unique variations.
Add this exceptional piece to your collection today and own a tangible piece of history.
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