The Perth Mint’s most luxurious annual releases, henceforth known as Masterpieces, owe their artistic inspiration to animals and mythological creatures significant in oriental culture. Like its stunning predecessors – The Perth Mint is delighted to present The Jewelled Turtle, an exceptional collectable showcasing rare and spectacular treasures from two Western Australian icons – Argyle Pink Diamonds and The Perth Mint.

Sea turtles are remarkable creatures that have navigated the world’s oceans for millennia. Covering enormous distances to reach their feeding sites, females return home to pristine coastal locations to lay eggs near their own birth site. Males stay at sea for their entire lives, likely somewhere between 50 and 100 years. Stories of these ancient mariners have been told throughout human existence. Integral to the cultures of many coastal communities from Asia and Australia to the Americas, they are revered in mythology and folklore as symbols of longevity, wisdom, patience, endurance, protection and healing. For some, the sea turtle is considered to be the sacred creator of Mother Earth.

Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the coin is mounted with a three-dimensional representation of a sea turtle. The 18-carat gold turtle is pavé-set with 112 exceptionally rare pink diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. The turtle’s head and limbs are set with 52 natural white diamonds, with an emerald in each eye. The coin has five further natural white diamonds and one Argyle Pink Diamond set to the table.

Befitting The Jewelled Turtle’s exquisite creativity, the precious coin is presented in prestigious packaging including a hardy carry case which opens to reveal a magnificent luxury display case, in which the coin is housed. This luxurious display case is adorned with 18-carat gold furnishings and inset with two further Argyle Pink Diamonds.

With a global mintage of just 8, you will find yourself amongst a very small number of collectors privileged enough to have this masterpice in your collection.