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500 Dollars - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Mythical Creatures - Unicorn - Gold Proof
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Weight | 155.533 g |
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| Reverse description | A powerfully rendered forepart of a rearing unicorn facing left, its spiralled horn projecting prominently from its forehead and its richly detailed flowing mane cascading to the right. The mythical creature is depicted with forelegs raised, set against a highly polished mirror proof field that contrasts dramatically with the intricately frosted relief. A crescent moon device appears in the mid-field to the left of the unicorn's chest, and stylised foliage is visible at lower left. The legend 'MYTHICAL CREATURES' arcs across the upper field, while 'UNICORN' appears on a raised banner at the base; the Perth Mint 'P' mintmark is situated at lower centre. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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The unicorn's place in this series traces directly to its role as one of Scotland's oldest national symbols, appearing on the Scottish royal coat of arms since at least the 15th century and later incorporated into the arms of the United Kingdom. Perth Mint's Mythical Creatures program exploits that heraldic legitimacy rather than pure fantasy — each subject carries documented iconographic history. At 155.533 grams of .9999 fine gold, this is a five-troy-ounce piece, a format Perth reserves for its flagship bullion-adjacent proofs where collectibility and metal content are roughly equal draws.