Perth Mint puts rare coins on show and up for sale

BTN News
Monday, 03 October 2016

Three of Australia’s most sought-after and desired rare coins – a 1930 Penny, an 1852 Adelaide Pound Type I, and an 1852 Adelaide Pound Type II will be on show at the Perth Mint in Western Australia.



They are collectively valued at close to A$250,000, making them prized pieces of Australian numismatic history.  All three coins are available for purchase and will be on display for a limited time from 03 October until 27 November.

Perth Mint Group manager Minted Products Neil Vance said: “Each of the three coins is prized by investors and collectors and are seldom seen on the market. It is a real privilege to showcase these incredible treasures and we encourage visitors and local residents to come into The Perth Mint to see them.”

The 1930 Penny is Australia’s most renowned rare coin. Fascination with this copper coin stems from the mystery surrounding its accidental minting. The Melbourne Mint’s records report that the coin was never struck for circulation. It was not until the 1940s that the accidental minting of the 1930 penny was discovered, with the mintage estimated to be between 1,500 and 2,000.

In addition to the three rare coins named, the display includes the Queen Victoria 1899 Sovereign, the first sovereign minted at The Perth Mint, a King George V 1921 One Penny, and the Roth Family Holey Dollar valued at A$225,000 and currently on loan from Sterling & Currency.

Perth Mint puts rare coins on show and up for sale

BTN News
Monday, 03 October 2016

Three of Australia’s most sought-after and desired rare coins – a 1930 Penny, an 1852 Adelaide Pound Type I, and an 1852 Adelaide Pound Type II will be on show at the Perth Mint in Western Australia.



They are collectively valued at close to A$250,000, making them prized pieces of Australian numismatic history.  All three coins are available for purchase and will be on display for a limited time from 03 October until 27 November.

Perth Mint Group manager Minted Products Neil Vance said: “Each of the three coins is prized by investors and collectors and are seldom seen on the market. It is a real privilege to showcase these incredible treasures and we encourage visitors and local residents to come into The Perth Mint to see them.”

The 1930 Penny is Australia’s most renowned rare coin. Fascination with this copper coin stems from the mystery surrounding its accidental minting. The Melbourne Mint’s records report that the coin was never struck for circulation. It was not until the 1940s that the accidental minting of the 1930 penny was discovered, with the mintage estimated to be between 1,500 and 2,000.

In addition to the three rare coins named, the display includes the Queen Victoria 1899 Sovereign, the first sovereign minted at The Perth Mint, a King George V 1921 One Penny, and the Roth Family Holey Dollar valued at A$225,000 and currently on loan from Sterling & Currency.