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When minting excellence has been your yardstick for more than 120 years, the desire to move the bar even higher demands outstanding vision and skill. With Masterpieces, The Perth Mint proudly presents its most exclusive creations representing the finest and rarest combinations of numismatic and diamond artistry in the world. An exclusive collection of authentic and timeless collectables for connoisseurs of magnificent objets d’art, these meticulously crafted pieces will enthral you beyond measure.

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Featured: The Jewelled Snake 2023

Witness the birth of The Jewelled Snake.

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WEALTH. STRENGTH. WISDOM.

At The Perth Mint, we’ve been honing our craft of coin making for over a century, pushing the boundaries to create not just coins, but breathtaking works of art. The latest masterpiece in our renowned The Jewelled Series, The Jewelled Snake, is no exception. The Jewelled Snake features the same array of dazzling colours and artistry that is synonymous with The Jewelled Series.

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Crafted from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the coin includes floral motifs representing plum tree blossom - a noble flower in Asian cultures associated with rebirth and renewal, as well as the Chinese character for Snake. It also incorporates the inscription THE JEWELLED SNAKE and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

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Sitting atop the coin’s table is a three-dimensional snake crafted in 18-carat rose and white gold and hand-set with 4.02 carat of pink and white diamonds.

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The Jewelled Snake (2023)

The coin is mounted with a three-dimensional 18-carat rose and yellow gold representation of a snake coiled about a tree branch. Associated with wealth, strength, and wisdom, the snake is embellished with 175 exceptionally rare, hand set pink diamonds from the famous Argyle mine on its upper body. The creature’s belly is similarly pavé-set with 111 white diamonds, with two emeralds for its eyes.  

Mintage: 8

RRP AUD 289,000 (incl. GST)


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The Jewelled Koi (2022)

Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in exquisite proof quality, The Jewelled Koi celebrates one of East Asia’s favourite ornamental fish. Auspicious symbols of harmony and happiness, the koi are sculpted in 18-carat white and rose gold adorned with pavé set fine white and rare Argyle Pink Diamonds™ weighing approximately 2.44 carats in total.  

Mintage: 8

RRP AUD 262,800 (incl. GST)
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The Jewelled Horse (2021)

Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in exquisite proof quality, The Jewelled Horse celebrates an animal that has played a potent role in Chinese culture for millennia. Symbolising courage, nobility and power, the horse is sculpted in 18-carat rose gold adorned with pavé set Argyle Pink Diamonds™ weighing approximately 2.76 carats.

Mintage: 8

RRP AUD 279,000 (incl. GST)
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Jewelled Tiger 2020

The Jewelled Tiger (2020)

Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in exquisite proof quality, The Jewelled Tiger celebrates one of the most powerful animals in Chinese culture. Symbolising bravery, strength and ambition, the tiger is sculpted in 18-carat rose gold adorned with pavé set Argyle Pink Diamonds™ weighing approximately 2.98 carats.

Mintage: 8

RRP AUD 259,000 (incl. GST)
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The Jewelled Dragon (2019)

Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in exquisite proof quality, The Jewelled Dragon celebrates the most powerful mythological creature in Eastern culture. Symbolising wealth and good fortune, the dragon is sculpted in 18-carat rose gold adorned with pavé set Argyle Pink Diamonds™ weighing approximately 0.73 carats.

Mintage: 9

RRP AUD 179,000 (incl. GST)
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The Jewelled Phoenix (2018)

Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in exquisite proof quality, The Jewelled Phoenix celebrates the king of birds in Chinese mythology. Said to be a harbinger of happiness and prosperity, the phoenix is sculpted in 18-carat rose gold adorned with pavé set Argyle Pink Diamonds™ weighing approximately 1.22 carats.

Mintage: 8

RRP AUD 188,000 (incl. GST)
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Discovery (2018)

Struck from 2 kilos of 99.99% pure gold in superb proof quality, Discovery is a Holey Dollar and Dump inspired set celebrating two of Australia’s most treasured natural riches - gold and pink diamonds. Incorporated in the figurative artistry are four hand-set Argyle Pink Diamonds™ with a combined weight of approximately 2.06 carats.

Mintage: 1

RRP AUD 2,480,000 (incl. GST)
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The Australian Trilogy (2017)

The Australian Trilogy is a unique set comprising magnificent Australian Kookaburra, Australian Kangaroo, and Australian Koala coins each weighing 1 kilo. Struck respectively from pure gold, pure platinum, and 22-carat rose gold, the coins incorporate spectacular Argyle Pink Diamonds™ with a combined weight of approximately 1.51 carats.

Mintage: 1

RRP AUD 1,800,000 (incl. GST)
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Kimberley Treasure 1 Kilo Gold Coin (2016)

Struck from 1 kilo of 99.99% pure gold in stunning proof quality, The Kimberley Treasure is the world’s first coin issue to feature a prestigious Argyle Pink Diamonds™ Tender Stone. Hand-set within Dr Stuart Devlin’s iconic Australian Kangaroo design, the round Fancy Purplish Red Diamond weighs 0.54 carats.

Mintage: 1

RRP AUD 1,000,000 (incl. GST)
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