Numismatic

2025 AUS 1 Gold 225th Ann. Proclamation Coins Pillar Dollar PF

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This exceptional modern release celebrates a pivotal moment in early Australian history, marking the 225th anniversary of Governor King's historic 1800 proclamation. Issued to combat a severe monetary shortage in the colony of New South Wales, the original edict established a system of values for various foreign coins circulating in the region. This crisis eventually led Governor Macquarie to transform Spanish silver pieces into the famous holey dollars and dumps, which became the first currency minted on Australian soil. Struck in a proof finish by the renowned Perth Mint, this sovereign Australian coin contains one troy ounce of 99.99 percent pure gold. The reverse of the coin features a detailed depiction of the Spanish Pillar Dollar. This design incorporates the Pillars of Hercules, two distinct globes representing the hemispheres, and the Spanish Crown. It also displays the traditional Latin inscriptions VTRAQUE and PLVS VLTA, alongside the year 2025, the P mint mark, and a decorative Mo mint mark. On the obverse, the coin displays the modern effigy of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne. Surrounding the royal portrait are crisp inscriptions detailing the coin's weight, its high purity, and its official face value of 100 dollars. With a highly restricted mintage of just 200 pieces, this gold proof coin offers a fascinating window into the economic struggles and creative solutions of early colonial Australia.