{"product_id":"2008-90th-anniversary-end-of-world-war-i-quarter-oz-gold-proof-coin","title":"2008 End of WWI 90th Anniversary 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin – Perth Mint $25","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2008 End of WWI Gold Proof Coin by The Perth Mint\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2008 End of WWI gold proof coin was struck by The Perth Mint to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I. It is struck from 1\/4oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, with a face value of $25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse shows a burial cross inscribed LEST WE FORGET among red-coloured poppies. It is surrounded by the words 90th ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR I 1918-2008 and a representation of the 1904 Rising Sun badge with a scroll reading AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES. The Perth Mint 'P' mintmark is incorporated in the design. The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the 2008 year-date and the denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/Authenticity_Guaranteed.webp?v=1778726510\" alt=\"Guaranteed authenticity, fair pricing and fast delivery – 2008 End of WWI 90th Anniversary 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin, Perth Mint | Koalaehub\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited Mintage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perth Mint limited this 2008 End of WWI gold proof coin to no more than 1,918 coins, a figure that echoes 1918, the year the war ended. This coin is number 0094 and comes with its numbered certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis End of WWI gold proof coin is presented in its red Perth Mint presentation case, together with the numbered certificate of authenticity booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2008 end of wwi gold proof coin Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin: 2008 90th Anniversary of the End of World War I 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuer: The Perth Mint, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $25 (AUD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: 99.99% pure gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold content: 0.25 troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum gross weight: 7.777 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum diameter: 20.10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum thickness: 2.00 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum mintage: 1,918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin number: 0094\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Ian Rank-Broadley effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintmark: P (Perth Mint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Numbered certificate of authenticity, red Perth Mint presentation case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of Perth Mint commemorative gold may also like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/2018-royal-wedding-quarter-oz-gold-proof-coin-perth-mint\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e2018 Royal Wedding 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It shares the same 1\/4oz, 99.99% pure gold proof format and $25 face value, but celebrates the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, with a maximum mintage of just 750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the reverse of this coin show?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA burial cross inscribed LEST WE FORGET stands among red-coloured poppies, with the 1904 Rising Sun badge and the words 90th Anniversary of the End of World War I.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much gold does this coin contain?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains 0.25 troy oz (1\/4oz) of 99.99% pure gold, with a minimum gross weight of 7.777 grams, according to the Perth Mint certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many of these coins were made?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perth Mint limited the release to no more than 1,918 coins. Each comes with a numbered certificate, and this coin is number 0094.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the dates 1918–2008 mean?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey mark 90 years since World War I ended in 1918. The coin honours Australia's fallen soldiers, as its LEST WE FORGET inscription reflects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more Australian commemorative gold and silver proof coins in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/collections\/collectibles\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWorld \u0026amp; Vintage Coins, Gold Proof Sets \u0026amp; Commemorative Medals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koalaehub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54485951349100,"sku":null,"price":2300.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/AnniversaryoftheEndofWorldWar-1.jpg?v=1790207748","url":"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/2008-90th-anniversary-end-of-world-war-i-quarter-oz-gold-proof-coin","provider":"Koalaehub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}