1/2 oz Silver 2025 Perth Mint Griffin Premium Coin .9999 Fine

The Silver Australian 1/2 oz Griffin is a Brilliant Uncirculated coin struck by The Perth Mint in .9999 fine silver — among the purest silver coinage available anywhere — and belongs to the acclaimed Myths & Legends series celebrating legendary creatures from world folklore. Weighing exactly one-half troy ounce, this 2023-dated coin features a stunning reverse depiction of the Griffin, the iconic hybrid beast of lion and eagle, paired with The Perth Mint's 'P' mint mark, while the obverse carries the official effigy of King Charles III alongside the coin's weight, fineness, and legal-tender denomination. Collectors and silver stackers alike are drawn to this coin for its extraordinary .9999 purity, its limited-series artistic appeal, and its status as genuine Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965.

Specifications

• Mint MarkP - Perth
• Purity.9999
• ManufacturerThe Perth Mint
• Thickness3.5 mm
• Diameter40.9 mm
• SeriesMyths & Legends
• Packaging TypeProtective plastic
• Metal Weight0.5 troy oz (1/2 oz)
• DesignObverse: effigy of King Charles III with weight, fineness, and denomination

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is the Silver Australian 1/2 oz Griffin coin?

It is a 2023-dated Brilliant Uncirculated silver coin produced by The Perth Mint of Australia. It is part of the Myths & Legends series and features the Griffin — a legendary creature combining the body of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle — on the reverse. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965 with a face value of 50 cents.

How much silver does this coin contain, and what is its purity?

This coin contains exactly 0.5 troy oz (one-half troy ounce) of silver. Its purity is .9999 fine silver, which represents four-nines fineness and is among the highest purity levels available for silver coins on the market.

What are the coin's physical specifications?

The coin weighs 0.5 troy oz, measures 40.9 mm in diameter, and is 3.5 mm thick. The reverse displays the Griffin alongside The Perth Mint's 'P' mint mark and the 2023 year date. The obverse carries the official effigy of King Charles III along with the coin's weight, fineness, and 50-cent denomination.

How does the coin arrive, and how is it protected?

The Silver Australian 1/2 oz Griffin ships in protective plastic packaging designed to preserve the coin's Brilliant Uncirculated condition and shield its surfaces from handling and environmental exposure.

Is this coin eligible to be held in a Precious Metals IRA?

Silver coins held in an IRA must meet IRS fineness requirements of .999 or higher. This coin's purity of .9999 fine silver meets that threshold. It is also produced by The Perth Mint, a government-approved refiner and mint. Whether it fits your specific account type or custodian's accepted product list is a question to verify directly with your IRA custodian.

Is this coin genuine and officially minted?

Yes. The Silver Australian 1/2 oz Griffin is struck by The Perth Mint, one of the world's most respected and longest-operating sovereign mints, located in Perth, Western Australia. It carries The Perth Mint's 'P' mint mark as a hallmark of authenticity and is issued as official Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965.