The Perth Mint is pleased to present the 150th Anniversary of Alices Adventures in Wonderland coin, celebrating the first publication of the Lewis Carroll classic.
Alices Adventures in Wonderland follows the adventures of Alice, a young girl whose curiosity is sparked when she sees a talking White Rabbit wearing a waistcoat, and carrying a pocket watch, run past her as she is sitting with her sister on the riverbank. She follows him down a rabbit hole, into the imaginative and chaotic world of Wonderland, which is populated by anthropomorphic animals and creatures
Antiqued Finish 99.9% Pure Silver
This innovative coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver and features an antiqued finish, which captures the depth and detail of the design, giving the coin an aged affect.
As each coin is hand finished the look will vary slightly for each coin.
Stunning Alices Adventures in Wonderland Inspired Design
The coins reverse features Alice, the Cheshire cat, and several playing cards around the edge, with the White Rabbit featured on the face of a clock in the middle of the coin. The clock design includes the inscription Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late! and The Perth Mints P mintmark. A quote from the book, Oh my ears and whiskers, how late its getting! is also included on the back of the clock in a spiral form.
Legal Tender
The coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, and the 2015 year-date, are shown on the coins obverse.
Limited Mintage
No more than 2,500 of the 150th Anniversary of Alices Adventures in Wonderland 2015 2oz Silver Antiqued Clock Coin will be released by The Perth Mint.
Exceptional Illustrated Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate
Additional Info
Year | 2015 |
Metal Content | 2oz |
Denomination | $2 |
Purity | 999 |
Condition | Antique |
Country | Tuvalu |
Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
Mintage | 2,500 |
Diameter (mm) | 45.5 |
Thickness (mm) | 6 |
Edge | Reeded |
Box & Certificate | Yes |