2025 1oz Australia 225th Anniversary of Australian Proclamation Coins – Pillar Dollar .9999 Gold BU Coin

elebrate Australia’s Monetary Heritage with a Timeless Gold Tribute

The Perth Mint proudly presents the 2025 1oz Australia 225th Anniversary of Australian Proclamation Coins – Pillar Dollar .9999 Gold BU Coin, a stunning tribute to one of Australia’s earliest monetary innovations. This exquisite 1oz .9999 fine gold coin commemorates Governor King’s 1800 proclamation and Governor Macquarie’s ingenious solution to the colony’s currency crisis—the creation of the iconic holey dollar and dump from Spanish reales.

A Design Steeped in History
The reverse masterfully recreates the legendary Spanish Pillar Dollar (peso/piece of eight), under the description ‘VTRAQUE’ (both are one) there are the Spanish Crown with two hemispheres, symbolizing the Old and New Worlds, and the Pillars of Hercules adorned with banners inscribed PLVS VLTRA. Notably, the ‘$’ symbol is believed to originate from the banners’ serpentine drapery. A distinctive ‘Mo’ mintmark honors the coin’s Mexican minting heritage, while the 2025 year-date anchors it in the modern era.

Crafted with Precision
Struck by The Perth Mint in 99.99% pure gold, this BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) coin boasts a 32.60mm diameter and a legal tender in 100 AUD. Limited to a global mintage of 10,000, it’s a rare fusion of historical significance and numismatic artistry.

Ideal for Collectors
Whether you’re drawn to Australia’s colonial history or the allure of .9999 fine gold, this coin is a must-have for serious collectors. Each piece is a tangible link to the birth of Australian currency, presented in pristine BU condition.