Half Sovereign coin from 1899 worth $600,000 on display at The Perth Mint until August 13 ahead of its sale
A coin valued at $600,000 and dubbed the only known example of a half sovereign coin in existence is now on display at the Perth Mint.
The coin is one of Australia's most valuable pre-decimal coins that never entered circulation.
The half sovereign coin was stamped with a design using four dies from London in the Mint's opening year, 1899.
The coin is on display courtesy of numismatic specialists Coinworks and will be sold for roughly $600,000 once the exhibition closes on August 13.
Coinworks managing director Belinda Downie travelled to Perth from Melbourne to oversee the coin's installation.
'This is about more than just a rare coin,' she said.
'It's a celebration of Australian history, craftsmanship, and the special place gold holds in the Mint's story. We are very proud to partner with The Perth Mint to share this with the public.'
The Perth Mint's retail manager Tina Kircher said the popular tourist destination is 'thrilled' to see the coin back in Perth.
The coin will be on display daily in the Perth Mint foyer from 9am to 5pm.
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