2011 Royal Wedding 1oz Silver Proof Coin – Prince William & Catherine Middleton, Perth Mint

2011 Royal Wedding Silver Proof Coin by The Perth Mint

This 2011 Royal Wedding silver proof coin was struck by The Perth Mint to commemorate the wedding of H.R.H. Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011. It is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and issued as Australian legal tender with a face value of $1.

Design

The reverse features the couple's official engagement photograph, realistically portrayed in colour and set against an intricately detailed sculpted image of Westminster Abbey. It is inscribed ROYAL WEDDING 29.04.2011 and H.R.H. PRINCE WILLIAM OF WALES & MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON, with The Perth Mint 'P' mintmark. The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the 2011 year-date and the denomination.

Australia's Official Royal Wedding Coin

With the design approved by Queen Elizabeth II, The Perth Mint issued this coin as a symbol of Australia's congratulations and warm wishes to the couple. It remains a colourful keepsake of one of the most widely watched royal weddings in history.

Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint limited this 2011 Royal Wedding silver proof coin to no more than 12,500 coins. This coin is number 01419 and comes with its numbered certificate of authenticity.

What's Included

This silver proof coin is presented in its black Perth Mint presentation case together with the certificate of authenticity.

2011 Royal Wedding Silver Proof Coin Specifications

• Coin: 2011 Royal Wedding 1oz Silver Proof Coin
• Issuer: The Perth Mint, Australia
• Year: 2011
• Denomination: $1 (Australian legal tender)
• Metal: 99.9% pure silver
• Silver content: 1 oz
• Finish: Proof, coloured reverse
• Weight: 31.135 g
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Maximum mintage: 12,500
• Coin number: 01419
• Designer: Aleysha Howarth
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Ian Rank-Broadley effigy)
• Mintmark: P (Perth Mint)
• Includes: Numbered certificate of authenticity, Perth Mint presentation case

Prefer a Perth Mint royal wedding coin in gold? Compare this coin with our 2018 Royal Wedding 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This 2011 issue is struck in 1oz of 99.9% silver with a coloured photographic reverse, while the 2018 coin is 1/4oz of 99.99% gold with a maximum mintage of 750.

FAQ

Who made the 2011 Royal Wedding silver coin?

The Perth Mint struck it as Australia's official Royal Wedding commemorative, with the design approved by Queen Elizabeth II.

How much silver does this coin contain?

It is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, weighing 31.135 grams with a diameter of 40.6 mm.

What does the reverse of the coin show?

The couple's official engagement photograph in colour, set against a sculpted image of Westminster Abbey, with the inscription Royal Wedding 29.04.2011.

How many of these coins were made?

The Perth Mint limited the mintage to no more than 12,500 coins. Each comes with a numbered certificate, and this coin is number 01419.

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