Description: For sale is a coin celebrating Bon Scott, struck by The Perth Mint fro 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver. The coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the government of Tuvalu. Legendary singer Bon Scott is best remembered as the original front man of Australian hard rock bands AC/DC. Born Ronald Belford Scott in Scotland on 9 July 1946, his family moved to Australia in 1952, settling in Fremantle, Western Australia.A classic 'wild child,' Bon began playing drums with a Scottish pipe band. He developed his lead singing as a member of local rock and pop bands before moving to the other side of Australia to join a progressive rock act. The pivotal moment of his career came in 1974 when he appeared on stage at an Adelaide hotel to sing with up-and-coming AC/DC.Bon discovered an immediate affinity with the band's Scottish-born co-founders, Angus and Malcom Young. Becoming a fully-fledged member in September that year, his inimitable stage presence and distinctive, raspy vocals were key elements in the band's rise to international super stardom. Bon was also a gifted lyricist whose powerful lines worked perfectly with the Young brothers' aggressive guitar riffs.Their work resulted in some of the most enduring hard rock ever recorded: TNT, It's a Long Way to the Top, High Voltage, Jailbreak, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Highway to Hell, to name a few.Aged 33, Bon Scott passed away in 1980 having made seven albums with AC/DC. He has never been forgotten. Adored by fans old and new, many believe him to be the greatest rock 'n roll singer of all time. His legendary status lives on, and continues to grow. The coin Portrays a coloured image of Bon Scott wearing a denim jacket with cut off sleeves. The design includes the inscriptions 'BON SCOTT' in which the first 'O' is overlain with a 'lion rampart' holding a microphone, and a representation of 'Bon' in handwritten lettering. Also within the design is The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.The obverse Portrays the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the coin's weight, purity, monetary denomination, and year-date.The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Bon Scott 2024 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin. Silver Content - 1 Troy oz.Denomination - 1 TVDFineness - 99.99% Weight - 31.107 gDiameter - 40.90 mmThickness - 3.50 mmMax Mintage - 5,000Designer - Wade Robinson
Price: 129 USD
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-02T17:31:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Silver
Year: 2024
Strike Type: Proof
Fineness: 0.9999
Grade: Ungraded
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Brand/Mint: The Perth Mint
Total Precious Metal Content: 1 oz
Certification: Uncertified
