|
pays tribute to Saint Mary MacKillop who will be named Australia’s first saint on 17 October 2010 at a canonisation ceremony performed by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in Rome. The release of this most up-lifting tribute is significant for Australians of all faiths.
Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
This commemorative coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/10oz of 99.99% pure Gold in proof quality.
Australian Legal Tender
The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
Australia’s First Saint
The 1/10oz gold proof coin’s reverse depicts a coloured image of Saint Mary MacKillop. The design also incorporates the inscription SAINT MARY MACKILLOP FIRST AUSTRALIAN SAINT, the 2010 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Her Majesty The Queen Obverse
The coin’s obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Limited Mintage
No more than 2,010 of these coins will be released.
Presentation Packaging
Each coin is housed in a presentation case and custom-designed shipper incorporating a coloured portrait of Mary MacKillop, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
|
