Silver Coin Commemorates Fall of Berlin Wall
The Perth Mint of Australia has created the Fall of the Berlin Wall Silver Proof Coin, commemorating one of the world’s most memorable events of the late twentieth century
This 99.90 percent pure silver coin celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the wall that stood for over 28 years separating West and East Berlin, which symbolized the separation created by the Cold War. This wall stood until 1989, when visa-free travel was once again allowed between East and West Berlin. This was shortly followed by the reunification of Germany.
Silver Coin Specifications
The Fall of the Berlin Wall Coin is limited to a maximum mintage of 5,000, and will ship in special packaging and with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Diameter: 40.60 mm
- Thickness: 4 mm
- Weight: 31.135 grams
This proof quality silver coin features an obverse containing Raphael Maklouf’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and is issued as legal tender from the small island country of Tuvalu.
The reverse shows a number “20″ which separates a blue shaded image of the sky, complete with a dove of peace, and a close-up interpretation of the Berlin Wall. Germany’s symbolic Brandenburg Gate is featured as well as the inscription “FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL NOVEMBER 9TH 1989” and The Perth Mint’s mintmark - “P”.
This commemorative silver coin is available at a current price of AUS $81.36 (US $56.51).
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