2019 1oz .999 Silver BU Triangular Coin - Australian Shipwreck Series - Batavia

The coin's reverse conveys two scenes to communicate the journey of the Batavia. With the image of the ship viewed upright, the Batavia is shown setting sail in its full glory. Flipping the coin to view the text of ‘1629’ and ‘Batavia’ upright depicts the ship in its final state capsized shortly after wrecking in 1629.

The border encompassing the main design also incorporates unique design elements from the Batavia. The obverse depicts the fighting between the survivors as a result of the mutiny and the Batavia before its ultimate demise.

The coin comes housed within a protective triangular capsule. Limited to just 20,000 bullion coins worldwide!

Coin Highlights:

• First ever triangular-shaped bullion coin
• Design features the ill-fated Batavia, one of Australia’s oldest shipwrecks
• Struck by the Royal Australian Mint and limited to just 20,000 bullion coins worldwide
• Australian legal tender