14-1-2020
The Perth Mint launches “The Jewelled Tiger” coin crafted from 18-karat rose gold, the three-dimensional tiger on top is pave set with 328 pink diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine weighing almost three carats totally and has a pair of emerald eyes from Muzo Mines in Colombia.
The coin symbolises courage, nobility and strength is limited to eight pieces. Each coin is issued as Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and costs US$179,000.
“Our 2018 Jewelled Phoenix and 2019 Jewelled Dragon coins sold out within weeks of their respective release dates. We expect the Jewelled Tiger will be similarly sought-after among the world’s diamond connoisseurs and collectors of luxury items,” Perth Mint Chief Executive Officer Richard Hayes said.
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