The Perth Mint has just unveiled a stunning new addition to its Masterpieces collection, and it’s nothing short of spectacular!
This latest gem in the Masterpieces Jewelled Series showcases a beautiful turtle, following in the footsteps of previous designs featuring a snake, a koi fish, and a horse.
Crafted from a whopping 10 ounces of 99.99% pure gold, this exquisite coin is decorated with 113 rare Argyle Pink Diamonds, 57 natural white diamonds, and two dazzling emeralds.
With only eight of these “highly sought after” turtle coins available to purchase, each priced at $269,000, high end collectors are sure to be clamoring for a chance to own one.
While the mint sells these masterpieces at a premium, they are officially Australian legal tender with a monetary denomination of $2500—so maybe leave them at home when you head to the supermarket!
Neil Vance, the minted products general manager at the Perth Mint, emphasizes that the Jewelled Turtle coin is poised to become a collector’s favorite.
“The Perth Mint products continue to resonate with collectors worldwide,” he shares.
“With 125 years of expertise, our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and limited mintages keeps our products in high demand among numismatic connoisseurs year after year.”
This stunning coin marks the seventh installment in the exclusive Jewelled Series and is the first to feature a diamond-embellished sea creature at its heart.
Each Jewelled Turtle coin showcases an intricately designed 18-carat gold sea turtle, surrounded by vibrant depictions of coral and dory fish, with 52 sparkling white diamonds embellishing its head and limbs, and two captivating emeralds for its eyes.
