NEWBORN 2023

1/2oz SILVER PROOF COIN

A keepsake to be treasured for life, this colourful 1/2oz silver proof coin is a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate a new arrival in 2023.

KEY FEATURES:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• Great gift idea for newborns
• New design
• Australian legal tender
• Unlimited mintage
• Beautiful gift card packaging

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code                 23M49AAA
• Barcode                    9327025049519
• Maximum Mintage Unlimited
• Release Date            3 February 2023

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Newborn 2023 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin has an unlimited mintage.

DESIGN

The coloured coin depicts illustrations of a fluffy young kangaroo, kookaburra and koala. Included in the design are representations of eucalypt leaves and spiky seed pods, as well as the inscription ‘CONGRATULATIONS!’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The obverse bears The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, featuring the Jody Clark effigy supplemented with the dates of her reign, the monetary denomination, weight and purity and 2023 year-date.

PRESENTATION

The coin is housed in an elaborate themed gift card, with room to write the baby’s details and a place to house a photograph.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Silver Content (Troy oz)	0.50
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	0.50
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	15.553
Maximum Diameter (mm)	32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	2.90
Maximum Mintage	Unlimited
Designer	Natasha Muhl