2 oz 2024 Alicanto Antiqued Silver Coin | Perth Mint

Pay tribute to Chilean mythology with this 2oz 99.99% pure silver coin celebrating the mystical Alicanto bird with a spectacular central insert featuring gold and silver particles.

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• 99.99% pure silver
• Antiqued and coloured finishes
• Mystical Alicanto design
• Perspex dome with gold and silver particles
• Unique keyhole packaging

MAGICAL BIRD

A large, magical bird in Chilean mythology, the Alicanto is said to inhabit outcrops in the Atacama Desert where it devours the region’s rich deposits of gold and silver. As a result, its plumage emits golden or silvery light during the night.

SHIMMERING BEAUTY

The coin portrays an artistic representation of the Alicanto with a glistening gold-coloured eye, and a silvery head, wings and tail tinged with gold. The striking backdrop captures a gold-coloured moon amid desert mountains featuring a timeless antiqued treatment for added vintage charm.

The coin's artistry surrounds a Perspex dome containing authentic gold and silver particles suspended in clear liquid, creating a captivating spectacle of shimmering beauty. The reverse also includes a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.

H.M. KING CHARLES III EFFIGY

The coin’s obverse depicts the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and a circular pattern bounded by the coin’s weight, purity, monetary denomination, and 2024 year-date.

PRESENTATION PACKAGING

The coin is housed in an illustrated display case with a unique keyhole design to view the gold and silver particles floating in the Perspex dome, all visible without having to open the case. The packaging is embellished with elements of mysticism, featuring an intriguing circular design that is highlighted by a mesmerizing illustration of the magical Alicanto bird surveying the desert landscape. The release is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint's 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.