Tuesday, September 25, 2012

2013 Koala Silver Bullion Coins Perth Mint Australia


The Perth Mint of Australia has unveiled the designs for the 2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins and announced the release date for the extremely popular bullion series.
The Perth Mint of Australia produces four different sized 2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins
Struck in four different sizes, the 2013 Koala coins will be available beginning on Monday, November 5, 2012.

The four different Koala Silver Bullion Coins include 1 kilo, 10 ounce, 1 ounce and 1/2 ounce. Each of these is struck from 99.9% pure silver and features an Australian government guarantee for weight and purity.

Coins of the Koala series are produced on a mint-to-order basis with no pre-determined mintage cap in place. Production of the coins will continue for twelve months with the final official mintage announced after minting ceases at the end of 2013.

Silver Koalas made their debut from the Perth Mint in 2007. They have been issued annually ever since and have become a popular bullion product not only for investors, but for collectors as well. Part of that popularity is attributed to the annually changing reverse designs.

2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins feature a reverse of an adult koala sitting in the fork of a tree. The detailed limbs of that tree can be seen in the design as well as some of the tree’s leaves. Reverse inscriptions on the design include "Australian Koala," "2013," "999 Silver" and the size of the specific coin. Also shown on the reverse is the Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mint mark.

These Koala Silver Bullion Coins are struck as legal tender of Australia under the Australian Currency Act of 1965. As such, the obverse contains the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Obverse inscriptions include "Elizabeth II," "Australia" and the face value of the coin, "30 Dollars," "10 Dollars," "1 Dollar" or "50 Cents."

All bullion coins from the Perth Mint are presented in protective acrylic capsules to help preserve the finish.

Specifications of 2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins

Size 1 Kilo 10 oz 1 oz 1/2 oz
Silver Content (Troy oz) 32.151 Troy oz 10 Troy oz 1 Troy oz .5 Troy oz
Face Value (AUD) $30 $10 $1 $.50
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 1,001.002 311.347 31.135 15.573
Maximum Diameter (mm) 100.60 75.60 40.60 36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 14.60 8.70 4.00 2.30


About the Perth Mint

The Royal Mint of England established the Perth Mint as a branch facility in 1899 to refine and strike gold recovered from nearby deposits. Ownership was transferred to the State Government of Western Australia in 1970. Today the Perth is responsible for the Australian Federal Government’s Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Program in addition to striking some of the most unique numismatic coins in the world.

2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin


At Noon (Eastern), today, September 24, 2012, the United States Mint began selling the 2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.

Like other currently available strikes of the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coin™ series, the new release is being sold for $204.95, plus the Mint’s standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 per order.


Shown on the reverse of the Hawaii Volcanoes silver coin is a design emblematic of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the same basic design that is also seen on the reverse of the Hawaii Volcanoes quarter, which was released into circulation on August 27, 2012.,

America the Beautiful silver coins debuted with five 2010-dated strikes. They are issued as the numismatic versions of the Mint’s America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins which also take their designs originally from the associated quarter series. However, unlike the bullion coins which are struck for investors and sold through the Mint’s network of authorized purchasers, these uncirculated coins are struck for collectors and initially sold directly to the public by the U.S. Mint.

Hawaii Volcanoes Coin Designs and Specifications

Strikes of the America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coin series are each composed of five ounces of .999 fine silver. They have the extremely large diameter of three inches, just like the associated bullion coins.

This coin’s reverse depicts an image of an eruption occurring from the east rift of Kilauea Volcano. Designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles L. Vickers, the reverse also includes the inscriptions of HAWAII VOLCANOES, HAWAII, 2012 and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

The obverse of the strike contains the same portrait of George Washington as seen on all America the Beautiful related coins, including the quarters, the bullion coins and these uncirculated coins. The portrait was originally designed by John Flanagan and has been featured (with minor variations) on quarter dollars since 1932. Obverse inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and QUARTER DOLLAR.

A ‘P’ mintmark indicating the coin was struck at the U.S. Mint’s facility in Philadelphia is also found on the obverse. Of note, the associated bullion coins do not carry the mintmark despite the fact that they are also struck in Philadelphia.

As both the obverse and reverse inscriptions are identical to the Hawaii Volcanoes quarter, an edge inscription is used to indicated the silver coin’s weight and fineness. This inscription reads .999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE.

Current Sales, Mintages and Order Information

Maximum mintage for the new release is listed by the U.S. Mint as 25,000. This is the same mintage cap in place on the preceding three 2012-dated releases of the series. In contrast, the 2010-dated strikes had mintage limits of 27,000 per coin and last year’s 2011 America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coins had mintage caps in place of 35,000.

Not including the newest release, eight 2011 and 2012-dated America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coins are still being sold by the U.S. Mint. The latest sales figures for these coins are offered below:

Sales of ATB 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
2011-P Gettysburg National Military Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 23,419
2011-P Glacier National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 19,564
2011-P Olympic National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 17,139
2011-P Vicksburg National Military Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 17,276
2011-P Chickasaw National Recreation Area 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 15,545
2012-P El Yunque National Forest 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 13,580
2012-P Chaco Culture National Historical Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 10,718
2012-P Acadia National Historical Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin 10,160

Orders for the new release may be made directly from the U.S. Mint via the online product page or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). There are no household ordering limits.
Each coin is encapsulated, placed in a protective outer box, and shipped with a U.S. Mint Certificate of Authenticity.

Upcoming 2012 5 Ounce Silver Coins
Only one more release is scheduled as part of the 2012 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin series. According to the U.S. Mint, the 2012-P Denali National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin will be released on November 5, 2012.

Friday, September 21, 2012

$20 Fine Silver Commemorative Coin - Magical Reindeer (2012)


Bring the holidays home with this magical reindeer coin. The perfect gift for all your loved ones.

Top reasons to buy this coin today:

• Fine silver (99.99% pure)
• The most affordable silver coin we currently offer
• Strict limit of three coins per household
• No GST/HST/PST*

• The previous five coins in this series have sold out rapidly 

Specifications

  • Mintage 250000
  • Composition fine silver (99.99% pure)
  • Finish specimen
  • Weight (g) 7.96
  • Diameter (mm)27
  • Edge serrated
  • Certificate not serialized
  • Face value 20 dollars
  • Artist Virginia Boulay (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Anne Geddes 1oz Silver Coin Girl and Boy Set - Niue Legal Tender - NZ Mint




Metal: 999 Silver / Coloured
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.7mm
Edge Milled: Plain
Denomination:
$2
Year of Issue: 2012
Mintage: 5000

About the Coin

New Zealand Mint is delighted to introduce the first ever Anne Geddes legal tender coins. Anne Geddes produces world-renowned, unique and emotive baby photography which has made her a household name. Her award winning and inspiring photography has been published in 83 countries and her books have sold over 18 million copies worldwide.

The coin is fine .999 Silver and limited to 5,000 coins.


Reverse Design

The coin feature an image of a baby sleeping on a peony bud.


Obverse Design

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and Niue Islands, along with the year of issue (2012) and the denomination of $2.


Packaging

The coin is presented in a silver keepsake jewellery box. The coin is placed next to a little silver plated bracelet, set in a removable tray so that the babies first 'keepsakes' can be stored in a safe place. A certificate of authenticity comes with each coin.

Muhammad Ali™ 70th Birthday One Ounce Silver Coin Fiji $2 Legal Tender NZ Mint



He is the greatest boxer of all time and now the New Zealand Mint is celebrating the 70th birthday of Muhammad Ali™by releasing a limited edition, legal tender, collectible coin in his honor.

Metal: 1oz Fine Silver .999
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.7mm
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2012
Mintage: 7,500

Reverse Design

The 1oz 999 Silver coin depicts an iconic image of Ali with his trademark red boxing gloves. The coin also includes the official 70th anniversary logo.

Obverse Design

The obverse of the coin features The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the commonwealth of Fiji.

Limited Mintage

Each coin is struck from 1oz of fine silver. No more than 7,500 of this coin will be issued by the New Zealand Mint. The coins are legal tender of Fiji.

Packaging

The silver coin will be displayed sitting alongside a miniature boxing glove, encased in a Perspex box.

Authenticity

Each Muhammad Ali™set comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity issued by New Zealand Mint. The certificate also details Ali’s sporting career and displays iconic imagery of the sporting great.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

2013 Kangaroo Carded $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin RAM silver Australia


Kangaroo Series - Explorers' First Sightings
Stubbs' portrait is one of the first non-indigenous artist impressions of the kangaroo. Botanist Joseph Banks brought a specimen of the unusual creature back to England after the HMS Endeavour’s first Pacific voyage, and commissioned Stubbs to paint its likeness.
 
The kangaroo has remained an object of fascination to all visitors to Australia, and has become synonymous with our great land.

These coins, bearing the iconic Stubbs' portrait, will be available in three varieties. Given the popularity of this series, you need to be quick to secure them for your collection! As the $10 gold proof mintage is only 1500, there is a limit of two per customer.

Nominal Specifications

Denomination $1
Metal 99.9% Ag
Mass 1 Troy Oz
Diameter 40.00mm
Finish Frosted Uncirculated
Mintage 20,000
Designer A. Baggio

2013 Kangaroo Carded $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin RAM silver Australia


Kangaroo Series - Explorers' First Sightings
Stubbs' portrait is one of the first non-indigenous artist impressions of the kangaroo. Botanist Joseph Banks brought a specimen of the unusual creature back to England after the HMS Endeavour’s first Pacific voyage, and commissioned Stubbs to paint its likeness.
 
The kangaroo has remained an object of fascination to all visitors to Australia, and has become synonymous with our great land.

These coins, bearing the iconic Stubbs' portrait, will be available in three varieties. Given the popularity of this series, you need to be quick to secure them for your collection! As the $10 gold proof mintage is only 1500, there is a limit of two per customer.

Nominal Specifications

Denomination $1
Metal 99.9% Ag
Mass 1 Troy Oz
Diameter 40.00mm
Finish Frosted Uncirculated
Mintage 20,000
Designer A. Baggio

Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Silver Proof Coins at The Perth Mint





In 2013, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar II Silver Proof Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘snake’ years.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar snake include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.  Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, graceful, independent, analytical and charming.

For the first time, and by collector demand, The Perth Mint is also introducing the new format of an individual 1/2oz silver coin.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

Stunning Snake Reverse Designs

The reverse of each coin depicts a representation of a snake curled around a tree branch. The Chinese character for ‘snake’ and the inscription "Year of the Snake" also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

New 1/2oz Format

For the first time ever this design is now available in a 1/2oz format.

Australian Legal Tender

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.

Extremely Limited Mintages

No more than 8,000 1/2oz coins, 5,000 1oz coins, 500 kilo coins and 1,000 three-coin sets will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

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

Stylish Presentation

Australian Lunar silver proof coins are housed in stylish black and red display cases. Each case is presented in a superbly illustrated shipper.


Technical Specifications


1 kilo 2oz  1oz  1/2oz
Silver Content (Troy oz) 32.151 2 1 0.5
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 30 2 1 0.50
Fineness (% purity) 99.9  99.9 99.9 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 1003.002 62.270 31.135 15.573
Maximum Diameter (mm) 100.60  55.60 45.60 36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 14.60 3.60 2.60  2.30

Rare Poured and Other Silver Bars from the 70's and 80's United States and Australia Mints

The Following a some Rare Poured and Art Bars accumulated in the 70's and 80's from United States and Australia Mints


Rockefeller Plaza 5oz Silver Bar with COA- RARE


 Washington Mint 5 oz Bar - Rather Scarce
  Wall Street Mint - 10 oz Bar U
 Liberty Mint - 10 oz Bar US (RARE)
 Geomin - 10 oz Poured Bar Australia (Rare)
 Silver Towne - 10 oz Poured Bar (Rare)
Perth Mint - 10 oz Poured Bar Austrlia (RARE)
 Engelhard - 5 oz Poured Bar US (RARE)
 Harrington - 1/2 Kilo Poured Bar Austrlia (RARE)
 Perth Mint - 10 oz Poured Bar Austrlia (RARE)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo 2013 1/2 oz 999 Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia


This brand new coin program is inspired by the birds that inhabit the continent of Australia. Because of the nation’s island status, many of these species are unique and breathtakingly beautiful.

 

PROOF QUALITY 99.9% PURE SILVER


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

 

MAGNIFICENT COLOURED REVERSE DESIGN


The coin’s reverse portrays a Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo in colour perched on a struck wooden log. As well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the design also includes representations of Australian vegetation.

 

LIMITED MINTAGE


The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these coins.

 

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 2012 year-date.

 

NUMBERED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY


The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

 

STUNNING ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION PACKAGING


The coin is housed in a classic display case with a delicately coloured, illustrated shipper.




  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver


  • Magnificent Coloured Reverse Design


  • Limited Mintage – 10,000


  • Australian Legal Tender


  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity


  • Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging


  • Brilliant New Coin Series 





  • Sunday, September 2, 2012

    2013 Silver Kookaburra Bullion Coins Available Now - 1oz 1 Million

    The Perth Mint of Australia unveiled the 2013 design and release date of one of its most popular annual bullion products. Beginning Monday, September 3, 2012, three sizes of the 2013 Australian Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coin series will become available.

    On the reverse of the newest silver issues are two young kookaburras sitting on a tree branch above flowering foliage. Inscriptions atop the artwork include AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA and below it are 2013, the corresponding coin size, and 999 SILVER. The Perth Mint’s mint mark, P, is to one side of the design.


    2013 Australian Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coins come in three sizes. All feature the same reverse design. Shown in the image above is the one-ounce size.

    As with all Australian legal tender coinage, the obverse design has Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and inscriptions that include the face value of the coin, ELIZABETH II and AUSTRALIA.

    Investors and collectors alike may purchase the $30 denomination one kilo coin, the $10 ten ounce coin, or the $1 one ounce 2013 Kookaburra silver bullion coins with the assurance that all three are composed of 99.9% pure silver with weights and purities guaranteed by the Government of Western Australia.


    The sizes are the same since 2010, but the 2013 one ounce coin is limited to 1,000,000 while the one kilo and ten ounce coins will be minted to meet demand. Previously, mintages for the one ounce size was limited to 300,000 in 2010 but was raised to 500,000 for the 2011 and 2012 issues.

    Kookaburras first appeared in The Perth Mint’s silver bullion coin series in 1990 and were well received. Kookaburras are iconic Australian bush birds known for their cry that almost sounds like human laughter. When The Perth Mint introduced the series, the policy of rotating new designs annually was put into place and a fan following developed soon after.

    Below is a table of mintages for past one-ounce issues in the series prior to this years remintings.
     
    Mintages of 1 Oz. 1990 – 2012 Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coins
    YEAR MINTAGES YEAR MINTAGES
    1990 300,000 2002 81,160
    1991 283,766 2003 93,596
    1992 198,356 2004 79,732
    1993 180,473 2005 84,448
    1994 164,327 2006 76,943
    1995 134,535 2007 202,506
    1996 146,642 2008 300,000
    1997 149,219 2009 300,000
    1998 92,902 2010 300,000
    1999 104,433 2011 500,000
    2000 99,388 2012 500,000
    2001 164,480 2013 TBA
    The above mintages were last updated by the Perth Mint on April 13, 2012.

    2013 Kangaroo Series 20th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof $1 Royal Australian Mint

    An exciting and unexpected addition to the collector calendar in 2013, the Royal Australian Mint has just announced the release of a special 20th anniversary edition of the traditional Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof Coin!

    A fine way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the long-running, ever-popular Silver Kangaroo Series, the broad, imposing 40mm flan of this exclusive Australian legal tender release carries the design employed for the very first Silver Kangaroo $1 – unveiled in 1993. A brilliant initiative on the part of the Royal Australian Mint, the use of the original design is sure to spark significant interest across the globe – in part because this commanding Bounding Kangaroo motif has never before been struck to Proof quality!

    Apart from the spellbinding quality of the Proof strike, the .999 fine purity of the silver and the stunning original design, this inspiring 40mm diameter coin is perhaps most notable for the astonishingly small mintage. Seemingly a dramatic underestimation of demand, the RAM has set the worldwide mintage at a mere 5,000 coins!

    An essential acquisition for any Silver Kangaroo collector, each official Australian legal tender coin is housed in an official Royal Australian Mint case, accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

    Saturday, September 1, 2012

    2013 $1 Australian Saltwater Crocodile - Bindi 1oz Carded Silver BUNC


    Produced by the Royal Australian Mint in coalition with Australia Zoo, established by world-renowned conservationist, the late Steve Irwin, this sparkling new Australian legal release will enhance any world crown collection. 

    Distinguished by a striking design upon its broad 40mm diameter flan, this dramatic .999 fine silver Frosted Uncirculated coin portrays ‘Bindi’ – a resident of Australia Zoo and Steve Irwin’s favourite crocodile, named after his daughter. 

    An official Australian legal tender issue, crafted from a troy ounce of pure .999 silver, the Uncirculated 2013 $1 Bindi Saltwater Crocodile is strictly limited to a worldwide mintage of just 10,000 – each presented in an official Royal Australian Mint pack.

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