(2001) $20 Centenary of Federation Bi-Metal Proof
THE ONLY UNDATED AUSTRALIAN COIN ISSUED!
On 1st January 1901, the six British colonies in Australia came together in a Federation and the Commonwealth of Australia was born. To commemorate the centenary in 2001 of this significant event, The Perth Mint struck a bi-metal 99.99% pure gold seven pointed star shaped centre piece symbolising each of the six states and the seventh point representing the territories.
The 99.9% pure gold and silver (Bi-metal) $20 portrays the floral emblems for each state; Queensland - Cooktown Orchid, New South Wales - Waratah, Victoria - Pink Heath, Tasmania - Blue Gum, South Australia - Sturts Desert Pea, Western Australia - Kangaroo Paw and Northern Territory - Desert Rose.
This superb design is presented in the original stunning jarrah timber case with certificate of authenticity. The metal value alone is $2100.00
- 19.6g total weight
- .285oz 99.99% pure gold, .346oz 99.9% pure silver
- Encapsulated Cased FDC
Original: $1,604.19
-65%$1,604.19
$561.47
Description
THE ONLY UNDATED AUSTRALIAN COIN ISSUED!
On 1st January 1901, the six British colonies in Australia came together in a Federation and the Commonwealth of Australia was born. To commemorate the centenary in 2001 of this significant event, The Perth Mint struck a bi-metal 99.99% pure gold seven pointed star shaped centre piece symbolising each of the six states and the seventh point representing the territories.
The 99.9% pure gold and silver (Bi-metal) $20 portrays the floral emblems for each state; Queensland - Cooktown Orchid, New South Wales - Waratah, Victoria - Pink Heath, Tasmania - Blue Gum, South Australia - Sturts Desert Pea, Western Australia - Kangaroo Paw and Northern Territory - Desert Rose.
This superb design is presented in the original stunning jarrah timber case with certificate of authenticity. The metal value alone is $2100.00
- 19.6g total weight
- .285oz 99.99% pure gold, .346oz 99.9% pure silver
- Encapsulated Cased FDC
