With billions of players and fans, soccer is easily the world’s most popular sport. So it’s hardly surprising that when the FIFA World Cup comes round every four years, almost the entire human race is captivated by the greatest sporting carnival on Earth.

Authorised by FIFA

To satisfy demand for memorabilia, The Perth Mint has been authorised to strike Australia’s official contribution to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South AfricaTM commemorative coin program.

Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

One of three official Australian releases, this coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 0.5g of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

Unique Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse portrays a soccer ball and a unique interpretation of a kangaroo created by Australian Indigenous artist Darryl Bellotti.

‘P’ Mintmark

The coin’s reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mintmark.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 , the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on the obverse.

Limited Mintage

No more than 7,500 of these 0.5g gold proof releases will be released by The Perth Mint.

Presentation Packaging

Each coin is housed in a presentation case and custom-designed shipper incorporating the official 2010 FIFA World Cup South AfricaTM logo.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.