2025 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Australian Proclamation 225th Ann Coin BU .9999 Fine

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2025 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Australian Proclamation 225th Ann Coin BU .9999 Fine   Celebrate a defining moment in early Australian numismatic history with the 2025 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Australian Proclamation 225th Anniversary Coin BU .9999 Fine, issued by the esteemed Perth Mint. Struck from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin commemorates the 225th anniversary of the 1800 Proclamation Coinage—a foundational step in the evolution of Australia’s monetary system. This release pays homage to the historic Spanish Pillar Dollar, also known as the peso or piece of eight, which played a critical role in commerce throughout the New World and became part of Australia’s recognized legal tender following Governor King’s 1800 edict. As colonial New South Wales faced a growing currency crisis, this edict laid the groundwork for monetary reform. Later, Governor Macquarie advanced this innovation by creating the iconic "holey dollars" and "dumps" from imported Spanish reales, marking Australia's first currency ever minted. Coin Specifications: Maximum Mintage of 30,000 Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver Produced by the Perth Mint Celebrates the 225th anniversary of the Australian Proclamation Coins Brilliant Uncirculated Condition Face value of $1 AUD, backed by the Australian government Individual coins come in protective capsules. Multiples of 20 arrive in shrink-wrapped rolls. Lots of 100 arrive in mint-issued boxes. Obverse: Showcases the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin’s weight, fineness, and face value Reverse: is a faithful tribute to the original Spanish Pillar Dollar, showcasing two hemispheres beneath the Spanish Crown to represent the Old World and the New World. Flanking the image are the Pillars of Hercules, each draped with a spiraling banner inscribed with "PLVS VLTRA"—Latin for "more beyond." These iconic elements are arranged beneath the inscription “VTRAQUE”, me