2012 Marilyn Monroe 1 oz. Silver Proof

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Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962) was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, but baptized Norma Jeane Baker. She was an American actress and model who graced the screen with her luminous beauty.

Considered the epitome of the ‘blond bombshell’, Monroe began a career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946. Her early film appearances were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950) were well received. By 1953, Monroe had progressed to the leading role in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and The Seven Year Itch (1955).

Monroe’s dramatic performance in Bus Stop (1956) was hailed by critics, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She received a BAFTA award for The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) and received a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Some Like It Hot (1959).

Marilyn Monroe remains one of the world’s most legendary icons of the silver screen.

To commemorate the life of Marilyn Monroe, The Perth Mint will release no more than 12,500 1oz 99.9% pure silver coins in proof quality, issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The coin’s reverse depicts a photographic image of Marilyn Monroe set against a background of film with stars. The design also includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and a representation of Marilyn’s signature.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Each coin and set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The coin is presented in a prestigious display case and shipper that includes a specially designed numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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