The Land Down Under - Australian Stockman 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin from The Perth Mint, featuring:
*Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
*Iconic Australian Stockman Reverse Design
*Australian Legal Tender
*Limited Mintage - 5,000
*Australian Map-shaped Display Case
*Numbered Certificate
In the early 19th century, the discovery of gold led to the gradual clearing of much of regional Australia for farming. The sheer enormity of these new rural properties, and the need to transport livestock long distances required a man on horseback, and so the stockman became an integral part of farming and station life.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Iconic Australian Stockman Reverse Design
The coin's reverse depicts an Australian stockman on his horse watching over a flock of sheep in a rural paddock in colour, framed within the shape of Australia. The inscriptions THE LAND DOWN UNDER and AUSTRALIAN STOCKMAN also appear in the design with The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date, and the monetary denomination.
Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will issue no more than 5,000 of The Land Down Under - Australian Stockman 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate
Each coin is housed in a unique Australian map-shaped latex case within a stylised shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
