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  3. Perth Mint's 3D 'Jewelled' Coin Features Turtle Adorned With 112 Pink Diamonds

Perth Mint's 3D 'Jewelled' Coin Features Turtle Adorned With 112 Pink Diamonds

Published: Dec 12, 2024
Perth Mint's 3D 'Jewelled' Coin Features Turtle Adorned With 112 Pink Diamonds
Author: 
LMJ Blog Team

An 18-karat white and rose gold turtle pavé set with 112 exceptionally rare Argyle Pink Diamonds, 52 natural white diamonds and two emeralds seems to crawl across the face of The Perth Mint’s latest 3D “Jewelled” solid gold coin.

Priced at $171,220 (AUD $269,000), The Jewelled Turtle of 2024 represents the seventh in a series of highly collectible coins that have included the 2018 Jewelled Phoenix, 2019 Jewelled Dragon, 2020 Jewelled Tiger, 2021 Jewelled Horse, 2022 Jewelled Koi and 2023 Jewelled Snake.

The Perth Mint chose to celebrate sea turtles because they are integral to the cultures of coastal communities around the world, as well as being revered in mythology and folklore as symbols of longevity, wisdom, patience, endurance, protection and healing. For some, the sea turtle is considered to be the sacred creator of Mother Earth.

Designed by coin artist Natasha Muhl, the latest release features a turtle shell rendered in rose gold and pink diamonds, while the turtle's head and limbs are set with white diamond in 18-karat white gold. More white diamonds are set in a ribbon-shaped line symbolizing the sea surface and a single Argyle Pink Diamond is set at the heart of a stylized sun. Muhl used emeralds to represent the turtle's eyes.

“Six of the world's seven species of sea turtles are found in Kimberley waters," Muhl said, "and five of those are known to nest there. They really are special animals to me.”

The pink diamonds used in the coin’s design were sourced at the now-depleted Argyle mine in Western Australia. The mine, which had been the world’s leading source of pink diamonds, was shuttered in November of 2020 after 37 years of operation. Each of the colored diamonds has a color rating of Fancy Intense Vivid Pink and Purplish Pink.

Measuring 61 mm (2.4 inches) across, the proof-quality coin is struck from 10 ounces of 99.99% pure gold. The coin’s reverse artistry includes imagery of corals and reef fish, the inscription THE JEWELLED TURTLE 2024 and The Perth Mint’s special “P125” anniversary mintmark.

The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, the weight and fineness, the “2500 DOLLARS” monetary denomination, “AUSTRALIA” and the King's name.

In this limited-edition offer, only eight coins will be minted and each one will be made to order.

Credits: Images courtesy of The Perth Mint.

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