Commemorate an important chapter in Australian and World War II history with the 2016 Victory in the Pacific Gold Coin from The Perth Mint. Struck from 1/10 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, this Australian legal tender coin was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and Australia's Victory in the Pacific celebrations.
The reverse features a symbolic representation of a dove carrying an olive branch, an enduring symbol of peace, along with the inscription "VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC 70 YEARS." The design commemorates the conclusion of World War II in 1945 and honors the return of peace following years of conflict.
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II along with the denomination and identifying inscriptions. Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin carries a face value of $15 AUD.
Containing 1/10 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, this commemorative coin combines fractional gold with Australian history and a limited-year design, making it an appealing addition for collectors of Perth Mint, military history, commemorative, and fractional gold coins.
Product Highlights:
- Contains 1/10 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
- Produced by The Perth Mint.
- Issued by Australia in 2016.
- Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
- Victory in the Pacific commemorative design.
- Reverse features a dove carrying an olive branch as a symbol of peace.
- Features the inscription "VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC 70 YEARS."
- Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
- Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Australian legal tender.
- Face value of $15 AUD.
- Fractional gold coin with historical and commemorative appeal.
| Manufacturer: | Perth Mint |
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| Condition: | New |
| Thickness: | 0.05 inches |
| Weight (Troy Oz): | 0.1 |
| Purity: | .9999+ |
| Diameter: | 0.625 inches |
