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2019 Australia 1626 New Map of the World Domed 1 oz Silver Proof $5 Coin NGC PF70 UC

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Why order this 1 oz Silver 2019 $5 Australia 1626 New Map of the World Domed Proof?

This Domed New Map of the World is an exciting new issue from the Royal Australian Mint. It is the perfect choice for those who are interested in history and exploration. The coin features a map that celebrates the travels of Christopher Columbus, Francis Drake, Thomas Cavendish, and Ferdinand Magellan. Part of a mintage of just 5,000 pieces, this coin was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.

Historic 1626 Map Design

The coin's obverse bears Ian Rank-Broadley's right-side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Rank-Broadley shows the monarch wearing earrings and a tiara. Her name, "ELIZABETH II," joins the coin's country, "AUSTRALIA," date, "2019," and face value, "5 DOLLARS," on the rim.

On the reverse is a map of the New World. It notes the various regions, as well as broadly defined zones. In inset section bears inscriptions noting Columbus's discovery of the Americas, as well as the dates of the circumnavigations of two English explorers. Rim inscriptions read, "1626 A NEW AND ACCVRATE MAP OF THE WORLD" and "COLUMBUS - DRAKE - CAVENDISH - MAGELLAN."

Flawless PF70 UC

This coin earned Numismatic Guaranty Corporation's (NGC's) highest grade, Proof 70. That grade is only given to coins that appear perfect under 5x magnification. NGC also certified the piece Ultra Cameo, meaning that it exhibits particularly sharp contrasts between heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields.

Don't miss your chance to own this 2019 $5 Australia 1 oz Silver 1626 New Map of the World Domed Proof.

Year of Issue:2019
Mint:Royal Australian Mint
Grading Service:NGC
Grade:PF70
Designation:UC
Finish:Proof
Composition:Silver
Display Weight:1 oz
Weight in Grams:31.1035 g
Weight in Ounces:1 oz
Diameter:39.62 mm
Shape:Domed
Country:Australia
Legal Tender:Australia
Currency:Dollar
Denomination:5
Mintage:5,000
Obverse Design:Queen Elizabeth II Portrait
Reverse Design:Western Hemisphere (17th Century)
Reverse Designer/Engraver:Ian Rank-Broadley
Obverse Designer/Engraver:A. Baggio