{"product_id":"gold-australian-humpback-whale-0-25-oz","title":"1\/4 oz Gold 2023 Australian Humpback Whale Premium Coin .9999 Fine – Perth Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aaa-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"aaa-pdp__lead\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b3440;\"\u003eThe Gold Australian Humpback Whale 1\/4 oz coin is a .9999 fine gold bullion coin struck by the Perth Mint, featuring a dynamic reverse depiction of a humpback whale breaching the ocean surface, designed by Wade Robinson. Issued as legal tender by Australia with a face value of $25 AUD, this coin belongs to a limited-run series and appeals to collectors and bullion buyers alike who prize both its exceptional purity and its striking wildlife artistry. The obverse carries Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse bears the 'P' mint mark confirming its Perth Mint origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"aaa-pdp__h\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#023864;margin:22px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #d4ae3b;padding-bottom:6px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"aaa-pdp__specs\" style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMint Mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eP (Perth Mint)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePurity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003e.9999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003ePerth Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003e20.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEdge Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eReeded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eAustralian Humpback Whale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaging Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003ePlastic flip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMetal Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003e0.25 troy oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\" style=\"color:#1f2733;text-align:right;\"\u003eObverse: effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (designer: Jody Clark)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"aaa-pdp__h\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#023864;margin:22px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #d4ae3b;padding-bottom:6px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"aaa-pdp__faq\" style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhat is the Gold Australian Humpback Whale 1\/4 oz coin?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eIt is a .9999 fine gold bullion coin weighing 0.25 troy oz, struck by the Perth Mint in Australia. The reverse showcases a humpback whale breaching the ocean surface, designed by Wade Robinson, while the obverse features Jody Clark's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. It is part of a limited-run Australian Humpback Whale series and carries a $25 AUD face value as Australian legal tender.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhat is the purity and weight of this coin?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eThis coin contains 0.25 troy oz (1\/4 oz) of .9999 fine gold — among the highest purity standards available in gold bullion coinage. The inscription on the reverse confirms: '1\/4 OZ 9999 GOLD.' The coin measures 20.1 mm in diameter and has a reeded edge.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eHow can I verify this coin's authenticity?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eAuthenticity is confirmed by several features: the 'P' mint mark on the reverse identifying Perth Mint production, the inscriptions 'HUMPBACK WHALE,' '2023,' and '1\/4 OZ 9999 GOLD,' and the reeded edge consistent with Perth Mint standards. Please note that this coin does not ship with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eHow does this coin ship and what packaging is included?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eThe Gold Australian Humpback Whale 1\/4 oz coin ships in a protective plastic flip to safeguard the coin's surfaces during transit and storage. No Certificate of Authenticity is included with this product.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIs this coin eligible for a Precious Metals IRA?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eGold coins held in a Precious Metals IRA must meet a minimum fineness of .995. This coin's .9999 purity exceeds that threshold, making it eligible for inclusion in a self-directed Precious Metals IRA under IRS guidelines.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:700;color:#023864;margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWhat makes this coin part of a series, and is it limited?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#3a434f;line-height:1.55;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eThis coin is part of the Australian Humpback Whale series produced by the Perth Mint. The series is issued in a limited run, which distinguishes it from open-ended bullion programs and adds collectibility alongside its intrinsic gold value.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"1\/4 oz Gold 2023 Australian Humpback Whale Premium Coin .9999 Fine \\u2013 Perth Mint\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"American Alternative Assets\"}, \"category\": \"Precious Metals\", \"additionalProperty\": [{\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Purity\", \"value\": \".9999\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Metal Weight\", \"value\": \"0.25 troy oz\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Manufacturer\", \"value\": \"Perth Mint\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Diameter\", \"value\": \"20.1 mm\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Edge Design\", \"value\": \"Reeded\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Series\", \"value\": \"Australian Humpback Whale\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Mint Mark\", \"value\": \"P (Perth Mint)\"}]}, {\"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the Gold Australian Humpback Whale 1\/4 oz coin?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is a .9999 fine gold bullion coin weighing 0.25 troy oz, struck by the Perth Mint in Australia. 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