Australia – 2018 – 1626 – 100 AUD – A New World Map – First Strike – PCGS PR70 DCAM

Australia – 2018 – 1626 – A New World Map – Terrestrial Dome – First Strike – PCGS PR70 DCAM

This is the very rare Dome 1 oz Gold Coin Polished Plate RAM 1626 World Map from 2018. This copy is limited to only 750 copies worldwide and for this reason is particularly popular with collectors and enthusiasts around the world. This second and final issue of the Terrestrial Dome coin series symbolizes the fascination of the Age of Discovery.

What’s special about this gold coin is that it has been certified as a First Strike by PCGS with the maximum grade PR70 DCAM (Deep Cameo). There are actually only 20 examples of this coin in existence!

Front:

The obverse of the gold coin features the Western Hemisphere. This illustration, is based on a map made by the English cartographer John Speed in 1626. The very beautifully rendered map is a work of art from the great age of discovery.

Back:

The reverse of the Royal Australia Mint gold coin features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II. Around it is written “Australia 2018”, “100 Dollars” and “Elizabeth II”.

Here are a few details about the gold coin:

Year: 2018
Country of issue: Australia
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM)
Series: Terrestrial Dome Series
Edition: 2nd edition of the series
Mintage: 20 as PCGS PR70 DCAM / Total mintage 750
Nominal: 100 AUD
Minting quality: Proof (PP)
Weight: 1 oz
Fineness: .9999
Additionally: certificate and wooden case
Special feature: PCGS PR70 DCAM (Deep Cameo)