{"title":"Platinum Coins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"australia-lunar-year-of-the-snake-2025-100-1oz-platinum-proof-coin","title":"Australia Lunar Year of the Snake 2025 $100 1oz Platinum Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eAn official Australian legal tender tribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eAn official Australian legal tender issue, this stunning 99.95% platinum coin from the Perth Mint forms a unique, prestigious tribute to the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Lunar Calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003ePure, prestigious platinum…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eOne of the world’s rarest precious metals – much rarer than gold – this coin is crafted from 99.95% pure platinum. Struck to the height of Proof quality, the sheer lustre of the platinum brings the impressive Year of the Snake motif to life. A dynamic work of numismatic art, the reverse features a snake in a curled pose, nestled amid stalks of bamboo, with the obverse distinguished by the portrait of King Charles III by the Royal Mint’s Daniel Thorne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eTo be enjoyed by the privileged few! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA compelling example of the Perth Mint’s precious metal prowess, the \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Year of the Snake 2025 $100 1oz Platinum Proof Coin\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e is to be enjoyed by the privileged few. The worldwide limited edition has been restricted to a ‘lucky’ 188 coins! Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the great rarity of this majestic Lunar commemorative, each of those 188 coins is beautifully presented within a Perth Mint case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eImmediate action essential!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWith so few issued across the globe – and our allocation absolutely tiny – time is of the essence! Click add to cart now! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48384576618804,"sku":"40878","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/40878-4.jpg?v=1734915942"},{"product_id":"australia-lunar-year-of-the-horse-2026-100-1oz-platinum-proof-coin","title":"Australia Lunar Year of the Horse 2026 $100 1oz Platinum Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA paragon of purity, presentation and prestige, this 99.95% platinum coin from the Perth Mint forms a truly breathtaking tribute to the Year of the Horse in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA major international commodity, employed in a variety of vital, hi-tech applications, platinum is one of the world’s rarest precious metals – much rarer than gold. Infrequently struck as coinage, compared to gold, platinum coins are sought after worldwide – especially those produced by Australia’s \u003ca name=\"_Hlk219039158\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eprecious metal specialists, the Perth Mint. The coin before you is an outstanding example of the Mint’s precious metal expertise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eStruck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from 1oz of 99.95% pure platinum, the glittering surfaces of this exquisite coin bring the superbly sculpted Year of the Horse motif to life. Capturing the powerful muscularity of this iconic creature, the depiction of the rearing horse, set against a mountainous backdrop, instantly catches the eye. An official Australian legal tender issue, the obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III by the Royal Mint’s Daniel Thorne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWhile sure to command attention of so many people around the world, the \u003c\/span\u003eYear of the Horse 2026 $100 1oz Platinum Proof \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eis to be enjoyed by a select band of collectors. The mintage has been set at a ‘lucky’ 388 coins! Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each of those coins is beautifully presented within an official Perth Mint case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWith the mintage so low, and our allocation absolutely tiny, do not delay your order. Click add to cart now! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48971583390004,"sku":"41946","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41946-5.jpg?v=1766355897"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/collections\/Platinum.jpg?v=1708305089","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/collections\/platinum-coins.oembed","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}