Thursday, July 26, 2012

2011 Silver Canadian Grizzly Bear One Ounce 9999 Pure

These magnificent new silver bullion coins are an extension of the Royal Canadian Mint Silver Maple Leaf Program.

This is the second coin in a 6-coin series being released over the next 3 years; Each new coin will have a wildlife theme.

The Grizzly Bear design by Senior Mint Engraver William Woodruff depicts a growling Grizzly Bear alongside water with magnificent wildlife scenery behind it.

The maximum mintage is 1 million coins making them 30 more rare than an American silver eagle. They are more pure than an eagle at .9999 fine silver and have a legal tender face value 5 times than an silver eagle. These coins are in high demand with bullion buyers and collectors worldwide.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

2012 Crux Southern Sky $5 Silver Proof Colour Printed Domed Coin - Royal Australian Mint

The Crux constellation, otherwise known as the Southern Cross, is among the smallest and brightest of the eighty eight modern constellations.

One of the most visible features of the southern night sky, its name is the Latin word for cross as it is predominantly a cross-shaped cluster. Its famous shape now adorns Australia's first domed coin, crafted by the Royal Australian Mint.

This innovative dome-shaped coin is packaged in a presentation tin. The insert for the case has been designed in such a way that the coin can be presented standing upright for all to see.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Melbourne ANDA Coin Show Special – Australian Lunar Series II – 2012 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Coloured Edition


The Melbourne ANDA Coin Show Special – Australian Lunar Series II – 2012 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Coloured Edition - The Perth Mint Australia featuring:
  • Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Coloured Reverse Design
  • Extremely Limited Edition – 5,000
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Melbourne ANDA Coin Show Packaging
The 2012 Melbourne ANDA Coin Show Special features the spectacular Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Coloured Coin.

Embracing this year’s fantastic design from the Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II, this coin celebrates the dragon, the fifth of the twelve animals associated with the ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar. The coin is pad printed in yellow, one of the nine auspicious colours featured on the Nine Dragon Wall in China.

In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Dragon – 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012 – are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

Coloured Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts a yellow dragon with purple detailing and a representation of a ‘pearl of wisdom’. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Extremely Limited Mintage

Only 5,000 coins will be released by The Perth Mint.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the obverse of the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

ANDA Presentation Packaging

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a display case and wonderfully illustrated shipper featuring the ANDA logo alongside the dates of the Melbourne show.

2012 Kangaroo at Sunset - One Ounce Silver Proof Coin


The contemporary design of the Kangaroo at Sunset coin has made it one of the most sought-after collector pieces from the Royal Australian Mint. Reproduced on this fine silver $1 coin, the image of a lone kangaroo bounding across the plains against a setting sun is one that is truly Australian.

The reverse design was created by award-winning Mint sculptor Wojciech Pietranik and captures the spirit of Australia. The obverse features Ian Rank Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the $1 denomination.

With a mintage of 5000 this coin is a must for collectors of previous releases of the silver Kangaroo at Sunset coin.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

2012 Britannia Silver One Ounce Fine Silver Bullion Coin

The Royal Mint is delighted to confirm that the 2012 Britannia Silver Bullion coin, in honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee for 2012, will feature Philip Nathan’s original, breathtaking portrait of Britannia on the reverse. This famed design has been chosen for 2012 to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Philip Nathan’s design is beautifully complemented by the current portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS on the obverse.

In keeping with tradition that dates back to the late 17th Century, the 2012 £2 Silver Britannia is struck in the Britannia standard of silver 0.958 Ag.

Obverse Design

The obverse of the 2012 Britannia range bears the current portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.

Reverse Design

The 2012 coin reverse features Philip Nathan’s original, breathtaking portrait of Britannia framed in the crenallated border peculiar to Britannia coins.

Britannia; An Enduring Icon of Britain

The figure of a woman, called Britannia, has long been a symbol of British national pride. She first appeared on British coins in the seventeenth century and has subsequently graced the coinage of every monarch to the present day.

She made her debut on the coins of the Romans and has, from Tudor times, beautifully symbolized an empire based on maritime power. Great and free, she has fascinated artists and sculptors throughout her history and remains a favourite icon for British stamps, medals and coins.

In 1696 the Britannia standard of silver was introduced as part of the recoinage of William III in an attempt to limit the clipping and melting of sterling silver coins, it being reasoned that there would be little incentive to melt sterling silver when a higher standard was used for wrought plate.

By the time the Queen came to the throne in 1952, Britannia had assumed the status of an immortal, having featured on British coinage for almost 300 years. In 1987 she was elevated to the new gold bullion coinage and today appears on the highest value coins of the realm. The silver version was launched during 1997.

Friday, July 20, 2012

2012 Year of the Dragon Coin with Bavarian Lion Privy 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

These Silver 1 oz Dragons are true treasures: crafted to perfection and boasting an image of the most sought-after sign of the Chinese Zodiac with an exclusive privy mark of the majestic Bavarian Lion.

2012 1oz Silver Lunar Dragons have a limited mintage and are retailing anywhere from $75-$125. These limited edition privy Lunar Dragons have a much lower mintage capped at 200,000 units worldwide and offer an even more attractive opportunity for capital appreciation.

The Perth Mint is world renowned for its superior minting technology, and creative handcrafted designs. Custom-minted and selling out fast, these coins are a prized item in any collection.

Available this year only. Get them today or wait another 12 years for the next Year of the Dragon!

Details:
Metal Content (Troy oz)1.0
Fineness (% purity)99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g)31.135
Monetary Denomination (AUD)1.00

The Perth Mint 2012 Year of the Dragon (Lion Privy) 1oz silver bullion coin comes encapsulated

Mintage: Just Two Million of these Limited Lion privy bullion coins were minted.

Wombat 2012 Opal series 1oz Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia


The Wombat 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin fromThe Perth Mint features:
  • New and Innovative Coin Design
  • Authentic Australian Opal
  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Limited Mintage – 8,000
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  • Beautiful Presentation Packaging
  • Second of New Series Featuring Australia's Wombat
The second release in this stunning new series depicts the Wombat, An animal native to Australia

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.


New and Innovative Coin Design

The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of a koala in a gum tree, detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin depicts Eucalypt leaves and blossoms, a new moon and the Southern Cross – a renowned star group which is only visible in the Southern hemisphere.


Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 8,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.


Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.


Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.


Beautiful Presentation Packaging

Presented in a prestigious display case, a light turns on as you open the case, highlighting the opal design and symbolising moonlight, shining down on the nocturnal Wombat


About this Set:

This stunning new coin program is inspired by many of Australia’s famous animals and will feature eight coins in total, with two releases each year. These unique creatures are nocturnal, which prompted the final spectacular designs.

Each coin in this very limited mintage series is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and comes presented in a prestigious display case with a light that turns on as you open the case, highlighting the opal design and symbolising moonlight.

Emu 2012 Australia Shaped 1oz Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia

Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, a limited worldwide mintage of only 6,000 coins has been applied. As with all our coins, presentation is paramount. This release comes in a display case and colourful, themed shipper with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.


Emu 2012 1oz Silver Coin from The Perth Mint, featuring:
  • Innovative New Shape
  • 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Limited Mintage – 6,000
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Presentation Packaging
  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  • First Coin in Series

99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in the distinctive shape of Australia.

Unique Coloured Design

The coin’s coloured reverse depicts a kookaburra resting on a fence, against the background of a bush scene. The inscription EMU also appears in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark and year-date.

Limited Mintage

No more than 6,000 of these coins will be issued worldwide.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin’s obverse.

Presentation Packaging

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a display case and custom-designed shipper.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

ARABIC DANCE - Magic Of The Dance Belly Silver Coin Belarus 2011


First coin of the series "Magic of the Dance" dedicated to the dances from different regions of the world. Issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus and it honors Arabic Belly Dance, one of the oldest dances in the world!

The Arabic Dance

Arabic Belly Dance is one of the oldest dances in the world that combines elements and techniques of different countries in the Middle East and North Africa, although their precise origins have primary origin as ancient Egypt.

There are historical documents that prove that this sensual dance was used by the priestesses of the banks of the River Nile.

In Arabic countries this dance is called Raks Sharki that literally means Oriental Dance.

The name of the belly dance is beginning to be used in the nineteenth century by Europeans who travelled to exotic lands in search of new cultures, customs and landscapes. These travellers coined this term caught up in the belly and hip movements that did not exist in European dances. We have to distinguish between Raks Sharki (Oriental dance) and Raks Baladi (Dance of the People).

The Raks baladi dance is a more elemental, almost without movement, and predominant hip movements. Raks Sharki is the most refined and rich. It includes movements of Egyptian folklore, classical ballet and contemporary dance, with large movements, revolutions and movements for all parts of the body, although the hip ones are the most important.


  • Country
    Belarus
  • Year
    2011
  • Face Value
    20 Rubles
  • Metal
    Silver
  • Fineness (purity)
    925/1000
  • Weight (g)
    28.28
  • Diameter (mm)
    38.61
  • Quality
    Proof
  • Mintage (pcs)
    6.000
  • Certificate (COA)
    Yes
  • Presentation case (box)
    No

Australian Kangaroo 2012 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin - Perth Mint Australia



  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • High Relief Design – A Stroke of Genius
  • Mintage – 20,000
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Presentation Packaging
  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

High Relief Design

For outstanding impact, the coin is made with an extra-deep blank to accommodate its superbly detailed high relief design. This great annual release gets better every year, and this year’s unique design features a kangaroo set in the outback with a bush scene and windmill. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the 2012 year-date are also incorporated into the design.

Limited Mintage

No more than 20,000 of these coins will be issued worldwide.

Australian Legal Tender

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

Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a display case and beautifully illustrated shipper.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

PURPLE FROG Atelopus Certus World Of Frogs Silver Coin $2 Palau 2011


Beautiful coin issued by the Republic of Palau in 2011 belonging to new series: World of Frogs. It depicts the purple Atelopus Certus, also known as toad mountain harlequin frog. In 2004 it has been inserted in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Toad Mountain Harlequin Frog (Atelopus Certus)

Atelopus certus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to the Darien Region of Eastern Panama, and its type locality is Cerro Sapo, giving it its common name of the Toad Mountain Harlequin Frog.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and rivers. It is threatened primarily by the advancing wave of chytridiomycosis moving through central America, and secondarily by habitat loss, although much of its range falls with in the Darien National Park, a protected area and world heritage site.

The Chytridiomycosis is an infectious disease of amphibians, caused by the chytrid Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a fungus. Chytridiomycosis has been linked to dramatic population declines or even extinctions of amphibian species in western North America, Central America, South America, eastern Australia, and Dominica and Montserrat in the Caribbean.

Because so many other Atelopus species are in steep declines this amphibian is seen as a priority species for ex-situ conservation. In June 2010, a team of conservation partners working under the banner of the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project mounted an expedition to the Darien and brought back a founding population of these frogs to begin an ex-situ conservation program at the Summit Municipal Park near Panama City.

Specifications
Metal Silver
Metal Composition (Troy OZ) 0.5
Fineness (% purity) 92.5
Denomination (USD) 2
Weight (g) 15.55
Diameter (mm) 35.00
Year of Issue 2011
Country Palau
Quality Proof
Mintage 500
Exterior Decoration Partly colore

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Wildlife in Need – Siberian Tiger 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia



Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Siberian Tiger Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts a magnificent Siberian Tiger and cub in colour, set against a winter forest landscape.  The lower reverse comprises a struck design showing a pair of supporting hands.  The inscription WILDLIFE IN NEED – SIBERIAN TIGER is also incorporated into the design.

Tuvalu Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2012 year-date.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 5,000 of these coins will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is issued with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

Each coin is housed in a display case with illustrated shipper.

The Siberian Tiger is considered among the largest of cats, and lives primarily in Eastern Russia and limited areas of China and North Korea.  This imposing animal is easily recognised by its magnificent striped coat, which is used as camouflage.  No two tigers will have the same patterning.

Females give birth to litters of two to six cubs, which they raise without the male mate.  Cubs cannot hunt until they are approximately 18 months old, and remain with their mothers for two to three years, after which, they disperse to find their own territory.

Sadly, poaching is still a threat to Siberian Tigers, as they are prized by trophy hunters and their body parts are still used in traditional Chinese medicine.  Increased logging, construction of roads, forest fires, and inadequate law enforcement, also continue to threaten the survival of this species.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (TVD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00    

Australian Antarctic Territory Series - Emperor Penguin 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia





 Features:
  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Stunning Coloured Reverse Design
  • ‘P’ Mintmark
  • Limited Mintage - 7,500
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  • Presentation Packaging

This fabulous release features the Emperor Penguin, a species popularly depicted in the Happy Feet movies.   Don’t get left out in the cold, as previous coins in this series are no longer available!

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Stunning Coloured Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured image of Emperor Penguins and two chicks standing on ice floes, which appear within the outline of Antarctica.  The Perth ‘P’ mintmark is included in the design.

Limited Mintage

No more than 7,500 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a charcoal-coloured presentation case, which comes with a stylish outer shipper.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00
Designer Wade Robinson

Distinguished by a bright red-orange bill and white eye patches, the Emperor Penguin is the largest of 17 penguin species, the deepest diver of any bird, and the only animal to winter on Antarctica's open ice.

In order to survive the biting cold, Emperor Penguins are very social creatures that huddle together to conserve warmth. Each penguin spends time in the middle of the huddle to stay warm, but accepts when it is his time to move to the perimeter.

Female Emperors lay a single egg in autumn before heading to sea to hunt krill and squid.  Depending on the extent of the ice pack, they may be forced to trek long distances to reach the ocean. During the separation, males envelop the egg in a brood pouch above their feet.

By the time the eggs hatch, male Emperors have not eaten for several months.  When the females return with food for their chicks, hungry fathers head to sea.  From then on both parents attend the young.  In summer, when the ice around the breeding colony breaks up, the young learn to swim and fish by themselves.

Australian Bush Babies II - Kookaburra 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia


Coin Features:
  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Baby Kookaburra Reverse Design
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Extremely Limited Mintage – 10,000
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Presentation Packaging
  • First Coin in New Series

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Baby Kookaburra Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts an irresistible coloured image capturing the curiosity and mischievousness of a beautiful baby kookaburra.  As well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the design features a friendly Australian insect and delicately frosted representations of Australian bush flowers.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Extremely Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 Australian Bush Babies II – Kookaburra coins.

Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

Each coin is housed in a presentation display case and superbly illustrated shipper.



Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz) 0.50
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 0.50
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 15.591
Maximum Diameter (mm) 36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.30
Designer Elise Martinson


Anyone who has heard the kookaburra’s famous call will tell you how uncannily like human laughter it is.  This heartfelt design of an adorable baby kookaburra captures all the character and charm of this unique creature.

This beautiful coin is the first release from a sublime new series for lovers of cute and cuddly Australian animals.

Forthcoming Releases: Possum, Platypus, Echidna, Wombat

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Deadly and Dangerous - Funnel Web Spider 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin Perth Mint Australia




  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Coloured Reverse Design
  • Extremely Limited Mintage – 5,000
  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  • Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging
  • Seventh Coin in the Series
If there’s one spider you really don’t want to meet it’s the Funnel Web Spider.  Considered one of the world’s most deadly spiders, one sight of this big black baddie will evoke fear in even the bravest of souls.


Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Coloured Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts a deadly Funnel Web Spider against a coloured background of its web and leaves.  The inscription AUSTRALIA’S FUNNEL WEB SPIDER is included in the design.

Tuvalu Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender of Tuvalu, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the monetary denomination.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 5,000 of these coins will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a high-gloss timber presentation case and shipper emblazoned with the warning ‘DANGER’.


SPECIFICATIONS:

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00

Monday, July 2, 2012

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II - DIAMOND JUBILEE 2012 1 KILO SILVER PROOF COIN Perth Mint Australia



Buy the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – Diamond Jubilee 2012 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin at The Perth Mint, featuring:

  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Stunningly Designed Coin
  • Strictly Limited Mintage – 600
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  • Presentation Packaging
A magnificent silver commemorative celebrating the 60 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin depicts the St Edward’s crown, a central piece in the Crown Jewels regalia, which graced Her Majesty’s head at her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, in June 1953. The Perth Mint is extraordinarily proud to present this fitting tribute to a much loved Monarch.


Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1 kilo of 99.9% silver in proof quality.


Stunningly Designed Coin

The coin’s reverse features a struck design of the St Edward’s Crown, edged by 60 diamond motifs – representing each year of Her Majesty’s reign. The inscription DIAMOND JUBILEE and the dates 1952 – 2012 are also incorporated into the design.


Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.


Strictly Limited Mintage

No more than 600 coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.


Presentation Packaging

The coin is presented in a classic display case with a superbly foiled and embossed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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