Issued at ANDA Melbourne in 2010, the coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
The coin’s stunning reverse comprises pad-printed and struck elements representing iconic symbols of the Garden State – Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station and an iconic tram; a Little Penguin; and Common Heath, Victoria’s floral emblem.
The design incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 , the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2010 year-date.
No more than 2,500 of these ANDA Melbourne Coin Show Specials will be released.
Each coin is housed in a presentation box and illustrated box-shipper featuring the logo of the Australasian Numismatic Dealer’s Association (ANDA) - the professional body representing individuals and businesses that deal in coins and banknotes throughout Australasia.
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.