Beginning in1988, the Masterpieces in Silver series was produced until 2011 in Canberra. This long running coin series is dedicated to Australian events, themes and famous persons that have helped to shape Australia as a nation. The Masterpieces series came in many forms, often with silver plaques and varying numbers of coins. The coins were always produced as proof grade and ship with presentation boxes.
Queensland Mint is proud to offer the Australian Silver Masterpieces The Explorers 5 Proof Coin Set (1994) in Presentation Box for purchase online.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 5.75 troy ounce or 178.95 grams of pure 92.50% silver
- Limited mintage of 20,000 coins
- Proof Coin
- Ships with certificate of authenticity
Each coin has a $5 denomination and celebrates Early Explorers of Australia. Vladimir Gottwald designed all five coins and sculpted the reverse design of John McDoual Stuart and Douglas Mawson. Charles Sturt, Ludwig Leichhardt and Sir John Forrest were sculpted by Wojciech Pietranik.
No more than 20,000 of the Australian Silver Masterpieces The Explorers 5 1994 Proof Coin Set in Presentation Box will be issued.
Condition: Please note that the box is slightly worn.
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