Mutiny on the Bounty Golden Proof Coin

Somewhere in the depths of the South Pacific, the burnt out remnants of HMAV Bounty lie. If its charred remains could speak, what would they reveal of that dawning day in April 1789 when Fletcher Christian, driven to the point of desperation, turned against the man who was once his ally? For over two centuries, the events of the Mutiny on the Bounty and its protagonists William Bligh and Fletcher Christian have mesmerised us. Concepts of right and wrong, hero and villain, duty and freedom have been passionately debated. One fact is certain though: Bligh and Christian were men who lived by their convictions. Each paid the price for their resolute, unyielding stance and each is now a metaphor for the harsh taskmaster or the romantic anti-hero. On the occasion of the 230th anniversary of the most infamous rebellion on the seven seas, The Bradford Exchange gives you passage aboard Bounty to witness the confrontation unfold in the allure of 24-carat gold, the richness of full colour imagery and the brilliance of the minters’ art form.

The duality of right and wrong inspires the “canvas” of our compelling “Mutiny on the Bounty Golden Proof Coin.” The reverse is divided in two distinct halves. On the left, the Bounty, preparing for a outlaw existence. On the right, Bligh and his band of loyalists, confined in a dangerously overcrowded boat, with little chance of survival. In the centre, Bounty in full sail and through the _ne raised-relief detailing, a sense of history prevails. On its decks, Christian and his mutineers drew the line against oppression, while Bligh and his loyalists stood behind duty and honour. Somewhere in the midst of the fray lies the truth. As a collector or history enthusiast, I invite you to seek the answer through the compelling artistry of this most impressive issue. This coin is also exclusive to The Bradford Exchange!

Substantial is the only way to describe this coin. At 65mm in diameter and weighing 110 grams, coins of such proportions are struck to mark occasions of great importance. Minted to Proof standards, the highest possible quality, it is entirely layered with pure 24-carat gold, creating a coin that is simply without parallel. The technical complexities of striking such a large diameter ensures that the worldwide mintage has been set remarkably low, at just 599. This means that each one of these limited edition coins has a rarity value in addition to its collectability, which would usually push the release price too high for most people. Strong demand is expect so don’t delay, order yours now!

Features

This Mutiny on the Bounty Golden Proof Coin exclusive to The Bradford Exchange features: