The Christmas Nutcracker 2024 2oz Silver Antiqued Colour Coin Perth Mint

Perth MintThe Nutcracker is an enchanting Christmas Eve fairy-tale about a young girl’s love for a wooden nutcracker doll. Staying up late to spend more time with her favourite gift, she witnesses a battle between an army of toy figures and a gang of mice, during which she bravely saves the Nutcracker from the wicked Mouse King. Adapted by Pyotr Tchaikovsky for the ballet stage, it is popularly performed around Christmas all over the world.
Featuring an antiqued finish, the coin portrays leading characters from the storyline, including the Nutcracker, his foe the Mouse King, and a young girl among Christmas gifts. Also included are fairies, Christmas trees, an owl, golden-coloured stars, and a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.
Encased in the coin’s centre is a 24-carat gold-plated representation of a nutcracker figurine, a traditional symbol of good luck also said to frighten away evil spirits.
Key features:
· 99.99% pure silver
· Antiqued and coloured Christmas fairy-tale design
· Gold-plated nutcracker insert
· Special ‘P125’ anniversary mintmark
· Australian legal tender
· Mintage 2,500


SKU 24S41AAA