In 2017, the Perth Mint introduced one of its latest native wildlife-themed bullion collections with the Australian Swan. The gold bullion coins in this series feature 1 oz .9999 gold and feature new designs on the reverse each year. Now, 2018 1 oz Australian Gold Swan Coins are available to you online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Coin arrives in a protective plastic capsule!
- 2nd issue of Australian Gold Swans!
- Total mintage of only 5,000 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Issued a face value of $100 (AUD) by Australia.
- The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse is a swan with its young.
The introduction of the Australian Swan further built upon the foundation of Perth Mint bullion featuring native wildlife. Starting with the Australian Kookaburra and Australian Kangaroo in 1990, the mint has expanded to include collections such as the Australian Koala (2007), Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle (2014), the Australian Swan (2017), the Australian Emu (2018), the Australian Quokka (2020), the Australian Brumby (2020), and the Australian Wombat (2021).
In this series, like all those mentioned above, swans are captured in new designs each year. Swans are known for their strong monogamous relationships. Many species of swans mate for life, forming long-term bonds with their partners. This lifelong pairing helps them in rearing their young with a stable parental structure.
The obverse of 2018 1 oz Gold Swan Coins comes with an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty is shown here in right-profile relief with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on her head. This design was created for The Royal Mint in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley and served as the fourth-generation bust of the Queen for British and Commonwealth coinage.
On the reverse of the 2018 Australian Gold Swan, you will find a depiction of an adult swan with its young cygnet. The pair is shown gracefully swimming along calm waters. Once the cygnets hatch, they are covered in down and are able to swim within a few hours. However, they stay close to their parents for protection and guidance. The parents are highly attentive, often seen leading their young in single-file lines on the water.
These 2018 1 oz Australian Gold Swan Coins are available with protective plastic capsules. These coins have a limited issue of only 5,000 coins and represent the second release in the collection.
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