2014 Australian Stockman Silver Coin in Land Down Under Series

The Perth Mint of Australia’s introduces its newest Land Down Under series release with the 2014 Proof Australian Stockman Silver Coin.

Mintage of the one-ounce, 99.9% fine silver coin is limited to 5,000. As expected by the name, its reverse offers a design emblematic of an Australian Stockman.

"Lured by the mesmerizing yet harsh Australian outback, these early stockmen were instrumental in opening up the untamed wilderness of inland Australia as they drove their livestock through the untouched bush and scrublands," describes the Perth Mint in a release for the Australian Stockman Silver Coin. "The Australian stockman was a courageous and highly skilled rider, at one with his horse."

Previously issued Land Down Under series of silver coins depict the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian Gold Rush.

Australian Stockman Silver Coin Specifications

2014 Proof Australian Stockman 1 Oz Silver Coins portray a single stockman astride his horse as completed by Perth artist In Ing Jong. Behind the rider and mount, a colored rural image of grazing sheep within a paddock are seen. The colored scene is bordered inside an outline of the Australian continent. Inscriptions on the reverse include THE LAND DOWN UNDER, AUSTRALIAN STOCKMAN, 1 oz 999 SILVER and the Perth Mint’s mintmark of ‘P’.

Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse. Inscriptions shown are ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 2014 and the legal tender face value of 1 DOLLAR.

Each coin is struck to proof quality with a diameter of 40.60 mm and a maximum thickness of 4.00 mm.

As with other Land Down Under series of silver coins, an Australian map-shaped latex display case is included with each purchase. A certificate of authenticity and illustrated shipper also accompany the coin.

Pricing is AUS $99, or US $83.84. Orders may be placed directly from The Perth Mint website at http://www.perthmint.com.au. An affiliate link to new Perth Mint silver coins follows:

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The Perth also offers a one-fourth ounce Australian Stockman Gold Coin. Struck in 99.99% fine gold and limited to 1,000, it depicts a working stockman on his horse and his whip in hand.