2013 $1 Treasures of The World Europe Garnet Locket 1oz Silver Proof Coin

The coin's reverse celebrates the garnet, a gemstone that has been known to man for thousands of years. According to legend, Noah is purported to have used a garnet lantern to help him steer his ark through the dark night. Many early travellers liked to carry a garnet with them as it was thought to be a talisman and protective stone. The coin incorporates a transparent circular locket containing garnets. The locket is surrounded with a reverse design representing a European Alpine landscape, featuring a chalet and Milk Vetch leaves. The reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark and the inscription GARNET.