The Perth Mint Australia 1 oz .9999 Fine Silver Bullion Bar
Coin/Bullion (Silver Bar) · The Perth Mint, Australia. Established in 1899, it is Australia's official bullion mint, fully owned by the Government of Western Australia, with a world-renowned reputation for producing exceptionally high-purity precious metals.
Pattern: Perth Mint Bullion Bar Collection. Ongoing production utilizing security-enhanced minting patterns.
Type
Coin/Bullion (Silver Bar)
Maker
The Perth Mint, Australia. Established in 1899, it is Australia's official bullion mint, fully owned by the Government of Western Australia, with a world-renowned reputation for producing exceptionally high-purity precious metals.
Material
Fine Silver (.9999 purity), representing four nines fine silver, which is among the purest commercial silver grades available.
Dimensions
Standard dimensions for a 1 oz poured or pressed small bar, approximately 47 mm x 27 mm x 2 mm, weighing exactly 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams).
Description
A stunning and secure 1 troy ounce fine silver bar produced by the prestigious Perth Mint of Australia. The obverse features the iconic majestic swan logo centered within rippling, circular security lines that prevent counterfeiting. Below the swan motif, a smooth rectangular cartouche clearly declares the purity of '9999 FINE SILVER' and the weight of '1 OUNCE'. Compact, weighty, and brilliantly executed, it combines modern security technology with exceptional precious metals craftsmanship.
Key Features
Four nines (.9999) fine silver purity, anti-counterfeiting concentric wave security lines, official Perth Mint swan hallmark, and a convenient 1 troy ounce weight.
Material & Composition
Fine Silver (.9999 purity), representing four nines fine silver, which is among the purest commercial silver grades available.
Finish & Decoration
Matte finish with concentric circular rippled wave security lines emanating outward from the central mint mark. Features a smooth, frosted plaque with crisp, polished lettering for the weight and purity.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Stamped with The Perth Mint's iconic Swan logo inside a circular text border reading 'THE PERTH MINT AUSTRALIA', alongside text indicating purity ('9999', 'FINE SILVER') and weight ('1 OUNCE').
Construction Details
Modern industrial press-minted silver bar with high-precision die striking, featuring micro-engraved security features.
Functional Features
Designed for precious metals investment, wealth preservation, and easy stacking or secure storage.
Handle & Grip Details
None applicable as this is a compact bullion bar.
Craftsmanship Details
Exemplifies modern industrial precision minting, featuring flawless die execution, uniform thickness, sharp edge definition, and advanced anti-counterfeiting micro-texturing.
Authentication Indicators
Precise laser-etched or struck micro-security lines, correct font and depth on hallmark stamps, accurate dimensions and weight, and the distinct high-purity gleam of .9999 silver.
Origin & Manufacturing
Perth, Western Australia, manufactured under strict government oversight utilizing advanced modern minting technology.
Era & Period
Modern Bullion Era (Late 20th Century to Present)
Age Estimate
Modern production, likely struck within the last decade, as Perth Mint introduced these security-lined bullion bars relatively recently.
Cultural Significance
Represents the global standard for precious metal investment and the enduring human reliance on gold and silver as tangible stores of wealth and sovereign-backed currency.
Condition Notes
Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Pristine matte and frosted surfaces with crisp definition and no visible handling marks or tarnish.
Value Estimate
Valued at the current spot price of silver per troy ounce plus a modest dealer premium (typically ranging from $3 to $7 over spot depending on market demand and retail source).
Care & Maintenance
Store in a protective acrylic capsule, air-tight coin flip, or original mint packaging to prevent oxidation and scratches. Avoid touching the surfaces with bare hands; handle by the edges or wear cotton gloves.
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Interesting Facts
The Perth Mint originally opened in 1899 as a branch of the Royal Mint of London to refine gold from the western goldfields. Today, it refines a massive share of Australia's newly mined gold and silver and is famous for producing ultra-high purity bullion.