2024 2 oz Australian Christmas Nutcracker Silver Antique Coin

2024 2 oz Australian Christmas Nutcracker Silver Antique Coin

The Christmas Season inspired the Australian Perth Mint to release thematic silver coins.

The Tchaikovsky ballet play became limited edition silver coins of gilded and intricate design details.

The Nutcracker is a classical ballet by Tchaikovsky. It follows Clara and her magical Nutcracker doll on a Christmas Eve adventure. It is filled with iconic music, enchanting dances, and festive charm and has become a beloved holiday tradition worldwide.

This coin contains 2 oz of 99.99% pure silver, gilded details in 24k gold, and an antique finish that enhances the artistry.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 2 oz of .9999 pure silver;

• Features a 24-carat gold-plated nutcracker figurine insert;

• Antique finish;

• Produced by the Australian Perth Mint;

• Limited to 2,500 units;

• Thematic Christmas coin;

• Holds legal tender status and an AUD 2 face value;

• The obverse showcases King Charles III’s effigy;

• The reverse displays the Nutcracker ballet figures.

The Design

The reverse showcases leading characters from Tchaikovsky’s storyline, including the Nutcracker, his foe - the Mouse King, and a young girl amid Christmas gifts.

The artistry also features fairies, Christmas trees, an owl, golden-colored stars, and a ‘P125’ mintmark for the Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary. 

The obverse portrays King Charles III’s bust atop, surrounded by the engravings “CHARLES III,” “AUSTRALIA,” and “2 DOLLARS,” and several stars.

The coin displays a 24-carat gold-plated encased in the coin’s center, a traditional symbol of good luck also said to frighten away evil spirits. 

Because of the antique finish, the coin exhibits darker tones, which make an alluring contrast with the gilded design details and enhance its appearance.

Buy 2024 2 oz Australian Christmas Nutcracker Silver Antique Coins ay SD Bullion

Step into the Christmas season with the Australian Perth Mint.

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