This year’s Christmas-themed coin from the Perth Mint of Australia celebrates the story of Santa Claus and his reindeer.
Struck in one-half ounce of 99.9% pure silver, the reverse of the 2014 50c Christmas Silver Proof Coin features a silhouette of Santa Claus and his sleigh led by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Flying through the night sky, they are cast against a silver moon. Falling snowflakes and a snow covered house add to the Christmas scene which is completed with the inscription SEASON’S GREETINGS, the Perth Mint’s P mint mark and artist Jennifer McKenna’s initials.
Issued as Australian legal tender, shown on the obverse is Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 50 CENTS, 2014 and 1/2OZ 999 SILVER.
Specifications of Twelfth Doctor 1/2 Oz Silver Coin
| Silver Content (Troy oz) | 0.50 |
| Monetary Denomination (AUD) | 0.50 |
| Fineness (% purity) | 99.9 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 15.591 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 36.60 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) | 2.30 |
| Maximum Mintage | 5,000 |
Augmented Reality Using Smartphone or Tablet
For the first time, the Perth Mint’s Christmas coin also comes with a unique Christmas-themed "augmented reality" feature so you can watch the story of Christmas coming alive when viewing the coin from the camera of a smartphone or tablet.
