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Description
A Short-Lived Series, Now Only Available Secondhand
Some platinum coin series run for decades. The Australian Platinum Platypus wasn’t one of them — the Perth Mint struck it for just seven years, from 2011 to 2017, before discontinuing the design. That narrow window makes this platinum coin a genuinely limited option rather than an ongoing annual release.
Product Highlights
- Mint Facility: Australia’s Perth Mint
- Denomination: $100.00 AUD
- Date: 2011 to 2017
- Quality / Type: Bullion, Uncirculated (BU)
- Purity: 99.95% Platinum (minimum)
- Weight: 1 Troy Ounce (31.103 grams)
- Diameter: 1.181 inches (30 mm)
- Edge: Reeded
Design Details
- Obverse: A detailed portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the coin’s denomination
- Reverse: An elegant depiction of a platypus set against rippling water, with the year displayed alongside it
Why a Discontinued Run Changes the Calculus
Because the Perth Mint stopped striking this coin in 2017, every example in circulation now comes from a fixed, closed production span rather than an open series that keeps adding new dates. For buyers who want a platinum coin with a defined production history rather than an indefinitely ongoing one, that closed window is part of the appeal.
Why Buy the Australian Platinum Platypus Coin
- 1 full troy ounce of 99.95% pure platinum
- Struck for only seven years (2011–2017), now discontinued
- Produced by the Perth Mint, known for high-quality bullion and design
- A distinctive platypus reverse not found on other platinum coins
- A closed production run rather than an ongoing annual series
Please note: year of issue is our choice, based on current inventory.
Order the Australian Platinum Platypus Coin today for platinum from a Perth Mint series that’s no longer in production.
Product Specifications
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Metal | Platinum |
| Purity / Fineness | 99.95% Platinum (Minimum) |
| Weight | 1 Troy Oz (31.103 grams) |
| Diameter | 1.181 in (30 mm) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Denomination | $100.00 AUD |
| Quality / Type | Bullion, Uncirculated |
| Year | 2011 - 2017 |
| Mint Facility | Australia's Perth Mint |
| Design (Obverse) | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Design (Reverse) | Platypus |
Shipping Info
We take great pride in the way your order is packaged and delivered.
You can expect:
- Prompt Shipping — We ship orders shortly after your payment has been cleared, generally within 2 business days.
- Insured — We insure all shipments, with claims procedures outlined in our terms.
- Privacy — Your package will have no external markings that provide any clue as to the contents. Because we insure packages with Lloyd's of London, we do not declare a value or insure with the carrier.
- Accountability for Package Contents — Your order will be packed under video surveillance, weighed and double-checked prior to shipping to ensure you receive exactly what you ordered.
- Professional Packaging — Your order will be packaged securely and professionally.
- Tracking — We will provide you with the carrier's tracking number for your shipment so you can monitor its progress and plan for delivery.
- Signature Confirmation — For large orders, delivery carriers are instructed to request a signature upon delivery.
Cost to Ship & Insure
(absent periodic special offers for free or discounted shipping)
| Insured Value | Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to $298.99 | $12.97 |
| $299.00 + | FREE |
11 reviews for 1 Oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coins
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Margaret Rose (verified owner) –
I already owned Gold and Silver Eagles, so the Platinum Eagle had been on my list for quite a while. Nice to finally have all three represented.
Harmony Claire (verified owner) –
The 7% crypto discount made paying with digital currency an easy decision for me. The savings were noticeable on a purchase of this size.
Demi Grace (verified owner) –
The Platinum Eagle has a character all its own. Very happy with it.
Talia Marie (verified owner) –
I’ve been buying physical precious metals for years and platinum gives me another way to diversify. I don’t plan on building nearly as large a position as I have in gold, but I wanted enough physical platinum to make it a meaningful part of the portfolio. This coin was a great start.
Spencer Robert (verified owner) –
I wanted to diversify part of my physical bullion portfolio into platinum, but I also enjoy collecting. A platinum coin gives me both things in one purchase.
Hudson Robert (verified owner) –
I purchased this more as a long-term precious-metal holding than as a numismatic investment. Still, I have to admit the design makes owning the coin much more enjoyable than simply looking at an account balance.
William Daniel (verified owner) –
The Platinum Eagle arrived looking excellent. Dispatch was slightly slower than I hoped, otherwise no issues.
Melissa Rose (verified owner) –
My first platinum purchase was a bar, but I think I actually prefer the coins. There’s simply more to appreciate visually.
Timothy Charles (verified owner) –
The coin has a surprisingly substantial feel considering its compact dimensions. Very satisfying piece to hold.
Raymond Daniel (verified owner) –
Good experience overall with Gilded Bullion. I’d particularly like to see the platinum coin category expanded with additional mints.
Destiny Rose (verified owner) –
There’s something different about the appearance of platinum compared with silver. Side by side you can really see it. Very happy to have this coin in my collection.