2011 Ships That Changed The World - Santa Maria 1oz Silver Proof Coin

•Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
•Santa Maria Reverse Design With Colour
•Tuvalu Legal Tender
•Extremely Limited Mintage – 5,000
•Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
•Illustrated Presentation Packaging

The Santa Maria or Santa Maria de La Immaculada Concepcion, was the largest of three ships used by Columbus on his first voyage (1492 - 1493). Columbus, under the patronage of Queen Isabella of Spain, was searching for a quicker trade route to the East Indies. Instead, he discovered the islands just off the coast of America, now known as the Bahamas. It was not until his third exploration that he landed on the mainland.

Although Columbus was not the first explorer to reach the Americas from Europe; the voyages of Columbus marked a milestone. Columbus opened up the New World to further exploration and colonisation.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Coloured Reverse DesignThe coin’s reverse depicts a representation of the Santa Maria in full sail, set against a coloured globe map and the inscription SANTA MARIA. The reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as Australian Legal TenderIssued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Extremely Limited Mintage: The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these coins.

Certificate of Authenticity: Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging: Each coin is housed in a presentation display case and superbly illustrated shipper. Series subscriptions with the bonus five-coin presentation case will include unpackaged coins in capsules with certificates.

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