Black Flag Series
With black flags raised high, notorious pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries stalked the seven seas in their iconic ships, proclaiming victory after each battle. Struck by The Perth Mint, each coin in the acclaimed Black Flag series immortalizes the most fearsome figures in pirate lore and the emblems of their dreaded vessels. The newest addition commemorates Calico Jack and his ship, The Kingston.
Shop NowNewest In Series: The Kingston
The sixth release of the popular Black Flag series from The Perth Mint features John “Calico Jack” Rackham and a merchant ship he captured, the Kingston. One of the most notable figures from the Golden Age of Piracy, Calico Jack was an English pirate captain who sailed the Caribbean and was known for having two female pirates in his crew, including his lover, Anne Bonny. Anne Bonny, an Irish pirate, defied the norms of her time by joining Calico Jack’s crew after they met and fell in love. Together, they carried out numerous acts of piracy before being captured by the British Navy in 1720. While Rackham was tried for piracy and executed, Anne’s fate remains uncertain, adding to her story's intrigue. Their legacy endures in pirate lore as symbols of adventure, love, and defiance. This limited mintage release includes 200 gold, 15,000 silver, and 1,500 antiqued silver coins.
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1,500 Antiqued Silver
For the dedicated collector, the newest Black Flag release offers an exceptionally rare, antiqued silver coin with a limited worldwide mintage of just 1,500 coins. The antique finish enhances the detailed engraving of Calico Jack’s merchant ship, The Kingston, bringing the vessel to weathered life. Act fast to claim your rare antiqued Black Flag coin before this exclusive mintage sells out.
Buy NowFifth In Series: The Fancy
The fifth release in the acclaimed Black Flag series from The Perth Mint commemorates the notorious pirate Henry Every and his ship The Fancy. This exclusive coin pays tribute to Every's record-setting capture of a Mughal treasure fleet in 1695 that made him one of the richest pirates in history before mysteriously disappearing. The detailed design depicts The Fancy's treasure-filled deck and an iconic skull formed by the clouds. This coin is available in 1 oz gold (200), 1 oz silver (15,000), 5 oz silver (500), and 1 oz silver antiqued coin (1,500). MintDirect® and PCGS perfect MS-70 certified coins with special designations are also available. Act fast to get your hands on this rare coin and own a riveting piece of pirate lore before it disappears like the legendary Henry Every and his elusive ship.
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Fourth In Series: The Rising Sun
Notorious ship, The Rising Sun. Moody was an infamous 18th century Caribbean pirate known for looting and burning ships between 1718-1719. The intricate design shows The Rising Sun sailing away from a burning ship, with the smoke from the fire forming a skull. After he denied members of the crew plunder from a recent raid, other members turned on him. They set Moody and a few supporters adrift in a small boat and sailed away, and William Moody was never seen again.
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Ching Shih is the most well-known female pirate in history with The Red Flag Fleet. Ching Shih had a reputation as a shrewd businesswoman when she met and married the Red Flag Fleet commander, Cheng I. In 1807, when Cheng I died, Cheng I Sao became known as Ching Shih, or Cheng’s Widow, a name that would become synonymous in history with the mighty Red Flag Fleet. At the height of her career, she oversaw between 50,000 and 70,000 men.
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Second In Series: The Royal Fortune
Captain Bartholomew Roberts is considered one of the most successful pirates of all time. Black Bart, as he’s more famously known, holds the record for most ships successfully plundered by a pirate in history. In 1720, he won a French vessel somewhere off the coast of Newfoundland and named it Royal Fortune. He commanded his crew of 157 men to mount the ship with 42 cannons, making it more than ready to fight against any Royal Navy ship. The infamy of the Royal Fortune finally ended in February 1722, when Black Bart was killed in battle. This sold out second release was popular with collectors and investors alike.
First In Series: The Blackbeard
One of the most famous and revered pirates of all time was Blackbeard, who is said to have captured more than 40 merchant ships and has led 300 men at the height of his career. His ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, is still known today as one of the most notorious vessels of its time. This release was highly sought after and sold out.
