If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the latest from Apmex, your wait is finally over! The Perth Mint has released the 1/2 oz silver Great White Shark Coin, and it’s time to celebrate! The excitement is real, and I have to admit, it’s quite a stunning coin. While I usually lean towards collecting older coins, this one has me totally captivated. I mean, it’s got a shark on the reverse side!
In partnership with our friends at Apmex.com, we’re thrilled to give one of these shiny new coins away to a lucky participant. Apmex is the exclusive seller right now and generously helped us host this celebration. They even sent me a preview coin to show off, which you can see above—thanks, Apmex! But before we dive into our exciting giveaway (pun intended, because, well, “killer” as in *shark*), here’s a quick review from this connoisseur of awesomeness: me!
I’m giving it a solid 4 stars across the board. Seriously, there’s nothing about it that I didn’t like, even the reeded edges are super crisp! (Or maybe I’ve just held too many old, worn-out 200-year-old coins?) Here’s a closer look at the obverse:
The coin measures 32.00 mm in diameter, 3.10 mm in thickness, and weighs 15.591 grams. You’ll see a detailed great white shark with silhouettes in the background, along with the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mint mark and coin specifications. The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the 50-cent denomination, and the 2014 year date. (Check out the photo I took above for more details.)
Entering the giveaway is simple. For a chance to win this Australian 1/2 oz silver coin (currently worth at least $10 in bullion, not counting collector value!), just answer this question in the comments: What’s your favorite coin?
It could be from your collection, a coin on your wish list, something you found at Apmex.com, or anywhere else. Leave your answer in the comments by Sunday, April 6th at midnight to be entered. We’ll randomly select a winner using random.org soon after. Good luck! And while you’re at it, visit my friend Len’s shark coin giveaway for yet another chance to win and double your odds!
