Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Marking the careers of these notorious pirates, this set comprises five 2009 coins each struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Notorious Pirates and Privateers

Black Bart

Born in Wales in 1682, Bartholomew Roberts was the most successful pirate of his era, reputed to have captured more than 400 ships.  A flamboyant pirate who wore a diamond-encrusted gold-cross, the seemingly invincible Black Bart was blasted by grapeshot and killed while engaging an English man-o’-war in 1722.

Blackbeard

Born in England around 1680, Edward Teach was the archetypal blood-thirsty pirate.  Armed to the hilt with daggers and pistols, he added a devilish air to his appearance by tying smouldering hemp chords in his long black hair.  But like most of his contemporaries, Blackbeard met a grizzly end, slashed to pieces at his last stand in 1718.

William Kidd

William Kidd, who was born in Scotland around 1645, was privateer accused of turning to piracy in the Indian Ocean.  Originally sponsored by a syndicate of powerful noblemen, Kidd lost favour with them and was branded a criminal.  Legends of his treasure hoard refused to die even after Kidd himself was hanged in 1701.

Sir Henry Morgan

Born around 1635, Henry Morgan was a Welsh privateer who organised daring buccaneer raids along the Spanish Main from his base in Jamaica.  His actions gained him the reputation of a barbarous pirate who engaged in the use of much cruelty and torture.  As a popular hero, however, he was knighted by the King.

Calico Jack

Born in England in 1682, Jack Rackham wore colourful calico clothes, but is best remembered for two women in his crew.  When Rackham’s ship was captured, the females fought to the last, while their drunken shipmates surrendered feebly.  The men went to the gallows while the feisty females escaped death by claiming to be “with child”.

Coloured Reverse Elements

Each design, which incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, includes an inscription of the pirate’s name and coloured elements symbolising his nefarious career.

Legal Tender Issue

Each coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 1,500 of these sets will be released by The Perth Mint.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

All five coins are housed in a black presentation case with a chilling skull and crossed-swords on the lid.

Technical Specifications