TUTANKHAMUN DISCOVERY 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 2022

1oz GOLD PROOF COLOURED COIN

This 1oz gold proof coloured coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

KEY FEATURES:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
• Coloured reverse design
• Celebrates 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb
• Limited mintage – 250
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Beautiful presentation packaging

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code              22P32AAA
• Barcode                 9327025052564
• Maximum Mintage 250
• Release Date         6 September 2022

The ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun ruled between 1333 BCE until his death in 1323 BCE at the age of only 19. As royal tradition demanded, he was mummified and buried with priceless treasures intended to accompany him to the underworld.

The best-known piece from what is probably the most spectacular archaeological find of all time was the death mask resting on Tutankhamun’s head and shoulders. An extraordinary example of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship, it was made from high purity gold weighing approximately 10 kilograms.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 250 of the Tutankhamun Discovery 100 Year Anniversary 2022 1oz Gold Proof Coloured Coin.

DESIGN

The coin portrays Tutankhamun’s golden death mask. Rendered from an official photograph, the coloured image depicts the famous artefact’s glass paste inlays. The proof table includes hieroglyphs redrawn from a photograph of the back of the mask, as well as Tutankhamun’s elliptical cartouche. Also included on the coin’s reverse is the inscription ‘TUTANKHAMUN 100 YEARS’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Also included on the obverse are the coin’s weight, purity, denomination and 2022 year-date.

PRESENTATION

The coin is housed in a classic display case with a black lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a booklet style numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Gold Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (TVD)	100
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm)	32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	2.95
Maximum Mintage	250
Designer	Natasha Muhl