2005 "Sydney Mint Sovereign" Twenty-five Dollars PCGS PR69DCAM
I don't usually deal in modern mint product, but the 2005 “Sydney Mint” Twenty-five dollar coin from the Perth Mint issued in 2005 is one of my favourites. The coin commemorates the 150^th^ anniversary of the issue of Australia’s first circulation sovereign, and was originally distributed with an informative book, written by sovereign expert Andrew Crellin. (Unfortunately, the coin photographed above does not come with the book.) The mintage is really what sells it: Only 2,909 pieces were minted, according to the Greg McDonald catalogue. It’s actually quite scarce in PR69DCAM, and is the equal-finest graded by PCGS (July 2013). Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). I don't usually deal in modern mint product, but the 2005 “Sydney Mint” Twenty-five dollar coin from the Perth Mint issued in 2005 is one of my favourites. The coin commemorates the 150^th^ anniversary of the issue of Australia’s first circulation sovereign, and was originally distributed with an informative book, written by sovereign expert Andrew Crellin. (Unfortunately, the coin photographed above does not come with the book.) The mintage is really what sells it: Only 2,909 pieces were minted, according to the Greg McDonald catalogue. It’s actually quite scarce in PR69DCAM, and is the equal-finest graded by PCGS (July 2013).