{"product_id":"2015-5-800th-anniversary-of-the-magna-carta-fine-silver-antique-rectangular-coin","title":"2015 $5 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Fine Silver Antique Rectangular Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e2015 $5 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Fine Silver Antique Rectangular Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Royal Australian Mint’s 20 cent uncirculated Magna Carta Coin, this limited edition, silver rectangular new release is sure to be highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antique finish is individually hand crafted for each coin and provides a tactile opportunity for collectible coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 15 June 1215 in Runnymede, Surrey, King John placed a royal seal on one of the most important documents in human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magna Carta (Great Charter) was a revolutionary declaration, ensuring that any future rulers were also bound by law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Magna Carta sealed, a ruler’s power could not stop citizens enjoying their rights and freedoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magna Carta has been reissued by Monarchs throughout history, including the 192 Inspeximus issue by Edward I, which now takes pride of place at the Australian Parliament House.It is a fitting home for a document to which much Australian legislation can trace its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique coin features a representation of King John’s Great Seal which formalised the original 1215 Magna Carta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inscription taken from the 1297 Inspeximus issue held at the Australian Parliament House also appears on the reverse.This tactile coin allows collectors to appreciate the fine details of its hand-produced antique finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s reverse features an extract from the 1297 Inspeximus issue and a representation of King John’s great seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in an attractive presentation case with a decorative outer box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumbered Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition of just 10,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse design features Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination : $5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality : Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal : 99.9% Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight : 31.11 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter : 40 mm x 28 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage : 10,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817523331393,"sku":"2015-5-MAG-PRF","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/products\/1802.jpg?v=1708227480","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2015-5-800th-anniversary-of-the-magna-carta-fine-silver-antique-rectangular-coin","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}