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2018 $1 Macquarie Lighthouse Bicentenary 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2018 $1 Macquarie Lighthouse Bicentenary 1oz Silver Proof Coin

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2018 $1 Macquarie Lighthouse Bicentenary 1oz Silver Proof CoinThis 1oz silver proof coin celebrates the bicentenary of the construction of the Macquarie LighthouseAustralia's earliest colonial lighthouse, first exhibited on 30 November 1818, is an imposing 26m tall landmark on Sydney Harbour's southern headland overlooking the Pacific Ocean.Still a fully operational lighthouse, it continues to help ships and other vessels sail safely through the entrance to the harbour.Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth mint from 1oz 99.9% pure silver, and is issued as legal tender under the AustralianCurrency Act 1965.The Perth Mint will release no more than 3.000 of the Macquarie Lighthouse Bicentenary 2018 1oz Silver Proof Coins.The coin’s reverse features a depiction of the historic lighthouse with a representation of the beams of light that are a beacon to vessels entering Sydney Harbour in darkness. The design includes the inscription 'MACQUARIE LIGHTHOUSE BICENTENARY', '200' and The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark and the 2018 year-date.The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination are featured on each coin's obverse.The coin in housed in a grey display case and colour illustrated shipper along with a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Denomination : $1Metal :             99.9% Pure SilverWeight :           31.107 gramsDiameter :        40.60 mmMintage :          3,000 WorldwideCertificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of AuthenticityPictures for illustration only - there is no shading on the coins.
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