{"product_id":"gods-of-olympus-apollo-2023-1-1oz-9999-silver-bu-coin-in-capsule-tuvalu-perth-mint","title":"2023 Gods of Olympus Apollo 1oz .9999 Silver BU Coin in Capsule – Tuvalu – The Perth Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the Greek god of music, prophecy, archery and healing, the \u003cstrong\u003eGods of Olympus Apollo 2023 $1 Silver Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e is an intricately detailed bullion release from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Perth Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck from \u003cstrong\u003eone troy ounce of 999.9 pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the coin depicts Apollo playing his lyre while walking through a peaceful pastoral setting. The artwork also references the famous Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued as the ninth release in The Perth Mint’s revived Gods of Olympus bullion series, the coin has a maximum worldwide mintage of only \u003cstrong\u003e13,500 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e and is supplied in a protective capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Gods of Olympus Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Perth Mint originally introduced its Gods of Olympus collection in 2014 as a series of antiqued high-relief coins. The releases attracted considerable attention and quickly sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe theme returned as a bullion series in 2020, introducing new interpretations of the most important gods and goddesses from ancient Greek mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApollo is the \u003cstrong\u003eninth release\u003c\/strong\u003e in this bullion collection, following Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Ares and Artemis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of annually released mythological designs and restricted mintages has made the series popular with bullion buyers and collectors of ancient-history-themed coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApollo – God of Music and Prophecy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApollo was one of the most important and complex deities in ancient Greek mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was associated with music, poetry, prophecy, healing, archery, protection and the sun. Apollo was also the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lyre became one of Apollo’s most recognisable attributes, symbolising music, harmony and artistic inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApollo and His Lyre\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Perth Mint artist \u003cstrong\u003eJennifer McKenna\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reverse portrays Apollo playing his lyre while walking through a tranquil woodland or pastoral setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApollo appears youthful and athletic, reflecting the classical representations of the Olympian god found throughout ancient Greek art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inscription \u003cstrong\u003eAPOLLO\u003c\/strong\u003e appears prominently within the design alongside The Perth Mint’s traditional \u003cstrong\u003eP mintmark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Myth of Apollo and Daphne\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design also incorporates Daphne, a nymph from one of the best-known stories involving Apollo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Greek mythology, Daphne attempted to escape Apollo’s pursuit and called upon her father for protection. She was transformed into a laurel tree immediately before Apollo could reach her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApollo subsequently adopted the laurel as one of his sacred symbols, and laurel wreaths became associated with honour, victory, poetry and artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of Daphne and the laurel tree adds another layer of storytelling to the coin’s detailed mythological artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQueen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is accompanied by the years of Her Late Majesty’s reign, \u003cstrong\u003e1952–2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the coin’s issuing country, monetary denomination, weight, purity and 2023 year-date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the memorial dates distinguishes this release from earlier coins carrying the standard Queen Elizabeth II obverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne Troy Ounce of 999.9 Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach coin contains \u003cstrong\u003eone full troy ounce of 999.9 pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to .9999 fineness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coin carries a monetary denomination of \u003cstrong\u003eone Tuvalu dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e and is issued as official legal tender of Tuvalu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts government-backed status, clearly stated precious-metal content and association with The Perth Mint make it suitable for both physical silver buyers and collectors of premium bullion designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLimited Mintage of 13,500\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Perth Mint limited production of the 2023 Apollo silver bullion coin to a maximum of only \u003cstrong\u003e13,500 pieces worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis restricted mintage gives the coin considerably greater scarcity than standard unlimited-production bullion issues and supports its appeal among collectors assembling the complete Gods of Olympus series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coins are not individually numbered; the figure refers to the maximum authorised worldwide production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated Bullion Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the standard \u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated bullion edition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coin should not be confused with The Perth Mint’s earlier antiqued Gods of Olympus releases or described as a proof coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts detailed relief and carefully finished fields give it strong display appeal while retaining the specifications and purpose of a bullion coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProtective Capsule\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach coin is supplied in an individual protective capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe capsule helps reduce unnecessary handling and environmental exposure while allowing both sides of the detailed mythological design to be viewed and displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gods of Olympus – Apollo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gods of Olympus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ninth bullion release\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuvalu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Perth Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 Tuvalu dollar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 999.9 fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine silver content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 troy ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.10 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40.9mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated bullion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer McKenna\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ian Rank-Broadley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum mintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13,500\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMintmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e P\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal tender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in Tuvalu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual protective capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually numbered:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Bullion Condition Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is manufactured and sold as a bullion coin rather than a proof or independently graded collectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBullion coins may display minor production or handling characteristics, including small contact marks, light scratches, surface variations, spotting, milk spots or natural toning. 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