2013 Treasures of the World, Europe 1oz Silver Proof Locket Coin Garnet Gems

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SKU# OK13S9931001AAAEB
2013 Treasures of the World - Europe 2013 1oz. Silver Proof Locket Coin with Garnet
All coins offered in this listing are
unsearched!
(see ‘Additional Information’ below)
All of our world coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault.  All of our world coins are acquired directly from the Mint - We do not sell 'second-hand' coins from unreliable and potentially fraudulent/counterfeit sources.
Specifications
SKU# - OK13S99AAAS
Silver Content – 1 Troy Ounce
Monetary Denomination – (a legal tender Australian coin)
Fineness (% purity) - 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) – 31.135
Diameter (mm) – 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) – 4.50
Maximum Mintage - 7,500
Designer – Natasha Muhl
Mint & Mint Mark - Perth Mint, "P" (For more information about the Perth Mint, scroll to the end of this listing.)
Description
“Treasures of the World” is a beautiful new collector series of locket coins celebrating an abundance of natural riches found across the globe.
To showcase a selection of the Earth’s most cherished gems, five individual 1oz coins will feature in the series, which will be released across five years.
The first release in this stunning annual program features loose garnet encased in a transparent locket.
Garnets are fascinating gemstones.
Found in certain parts of Europe, they are classically red in color and are believed to symbolize passion, fidelity, loyalty, faith, and truth.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver -
The Treasures of the World - Europe Locket Coin with Garnet is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
INNOVATIVE LOCKET COIN FEATURING LOOSE GARNETS -
The coin incorporates a transparent circular locket containing loose red garnets.
Limited Mintage
- No more than 7,500 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.
UNIQUE REVERSE DESIGN -
The locket is surrounded with a reverse design representing a European Alpine landscape, featuring a chalet and Milk Vetch leaves.
The reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the inscriptions TREASURES OF THE WORLD and GARNET.
Australian Legal Tender -
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and monetary denomination on the obverse.
BEAUTIFUL PACKAGING AND NUMBERED CERTIFICATE
- This stunning coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and is housed in a prestigious display case with a timber lid and illustrated shipper.
(Certificate serial numbers will vary.)
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses!  USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail
Express
are also available for an additional charge.
International Destinations: Shipping via ebay's Global Shipping Program
Additional Information
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“
Unsearched”
—
All of the coins offered in this listing are “unsearched”.
Many coin dealers “search” all coins when they are received from the Mint.  They "cherry-pick" the best coins.  Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc.  These graded and certified coins are then sold at higher, premium prices.  When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins.
Photos:
When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed.  Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered.
Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces.  However, tilting the coin may
resulting
one side being
slightly
out of focus.
Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our eBay listings.  Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint.  We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting.  We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.