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The rearing cobra with its flared hood was worn on the forehead and was regarded as a sign of protection.
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2 oz Silver Tutankhamun 2022 PP (coloured | Proof | Mintage: 2,000)
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- Legendary design: famous death mask
- Real gold: finished with 24 karat
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Legendary designFor the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the pharaoh's tomb
- Real goldThe pharaoh's mask shines in fine 24-karat gold
- Perth MintBears the mint mark P of the Australian mint
Item No.: 2220386
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Gold and silver on the Nile
Tutankhamun 2022, 2 ounces silver, obverse
The Perth Mint struck the mask for the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the tomb, coloured and with the cartouche of the king. The mask is plated in 24-carat gold.
In ancient Egypt
Flesh and bones of the gods
To the Egyptians, gold and silver were more than metal: they could stand for the flesh and the bones of the gods, for the sun and the moon.
Gold was linked with the gods and the deified dead because it lasts; silver, for its pale colour, with the moon and with ritual purity.
In the land of the pharaohs
Five faces of ancient Egypt
Tutankhamun reigned for about nine years, around 1336 to 1327 BC. His tomb was found largely intact; Howard Carter numbered the 5,398 objects in it, many numbers standing for whole groups.
A text from the Book of the Dead, chapter 151, runs across the shoulders and the back of the gold mask. The coin shows it only in part: the Perth Mint redrew the hieroglyphs for the field from a photograph of the back of the mask.
Four more faces appear on the gold plates from Chad: Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Hatshepsut and Ramesses II.
The gold of the pharaohs
Gold from Nubia and the Eastern Desert
The Egyptian word for gold, nbw, is reflected in the ancient name of Nubia.
Egyptian Museum · Turin
The map of the gold mines
Around 1150 BC a map of the Wadi Hammamat was made for a quarrying expedition of Ramesses IV, one of the earliest known maps. According to the geologist James Harrell, it bears labels such as “hills where gold is found” and “hills of gold and silver”.
It is regarded as the oldest known geological map; the next known one only appears in the sources some 29 centuries later.
Silver and the moon
For long, silver was worth more than gold
Temple inscriptions from much of Egypt’s history point to this.
Giza · wonder of the ancient world
Built for eternity
The Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Its ancient name was Akhet Khufu, “the Horizon of Khufu”.
Signs of the Nile
What the signs meant
The same signs return on the pieces of this world. This is how major museums describe their meaning in ancient Egypt.
Cartouche
In hieroglyphic inscriptions the oval surrounds the names of royal persons.
On this piece
Eye of Ra
In the myth the Eye went away and only returned once wine, music and dance had calmed it; in this way the Egyptians explained the yearly journey of the sun to the south and back.
On the Eye of Ra bar
Wedjat eye
“Wedjat” means “the one that is sound”: in the myth Seth injured or stole the eye of Horus, and Thoth restored it.
On a pyramid from Djibouti
Scarab
Scarabs with the name and title of their owner often served as seals: their underside was pressed into a lump of clay.
On the scarab from the Solomon Islands
Ankh
As a hieroglyph the ankh wrote the words “live” and “life”; as a symbol it stood for life.
On a pyramid from Djibouti
Minting and finish
Colour and gold on proof
A proof finish sets finely frosted reliefs against a mirror-like field. The Perth Mint applies colour in layers with UV printers.
ColourColour and gold
FinenessThe fineness, as struck
YearThe year
At a glance
- Motif
- Death mask of Tutankhamun
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 2 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Tuvalu
- Face value
- 2 dollars
- Year
- 2022
- Quality
- Proof
- Finish
- coloured, partly gilded
- Mintage
- 2,000 pieces
- Mint
- Perth Mint
Gold and silver on the Nile
Gold for permanence, silver for the moon: what the Egyptians saw in their metals, these bars and coins carry on.
2 oz Silver Tutankhamun 2022 PP - A Masterpiece of Coin Minting
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 2,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Very rare collector's coin / rarity
We are delighted to present to you the 2 oz Silver Tutankhamun 2022 PP. This exquisitely crafted coin is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and an absolute must for collectors and investors alike. Produced by the renowned Perth Mint in Australia, this coin is an outstanding example of the art of coin minting.
Exquisite Details and Minting Quality
The silver coin is distinguished by its Proof (PP) quality, the highest possible minting quality. The design features a depiction of the world-famous death mask of Tutankhamun. The selective colour application and partial gilding with 24-carat gold lend the pharaoh's mask a particularly detailed and lifelike appearance. In the background, the pictorial signs from the Book of the Dead as well as a name cartouche with the hieroglyphs "Ruler of Heliopolis" can be seen. The design also includes the inscription "TUTANKHAMUN 100 YEARS" and the "P" mint mark of the Perth Mint.
Investing in Silver
As a silver product, this coin offers numerous advantages. Silver can be used as a medium of exchange and serves as an inflation hedge. It has limited availability and a limited supply, which leads to long-term value stability. Furthermore, silver is durable and retains its physical properties over time. It offers portfolio diversification and serves as protection against political and economic crises.
A Rarity with Appreciation Potential
This coin is a true rarity. With a mintage of only 2,000 pieces worldwide, it is strictly limited. This, combined with its exceptional quality and its historical design, creates a high appreciation potential. It is an investment that is suitable for both collectors and investors.
Conclusion
Whether you are an experienced collector of silver coins, an investor looking for a secure investment, or someone who appreciates the history and aesthetics of coins, the 2 oz Silver Tutankhamun 2022 PP is an excellent choice. With its high minting quality, its historical design and its strict limitation, it is an investment that brings joy while simultaneously serving as crisis protection. Do not hesitate to add this valuable coin to your collection.
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