2015 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

2015 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Bullion Coin from the Perth Mint

The Perth Mint is delighted to offer investors a new bullion coin featuring this majestic bird which is known to soar to dizzying heights.

The coin’s reverse depicts an impressive Wedge-tailed Eagle in mid-flight as it prepares to land on a tree branch. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2015 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Each bullion coin is presented in an acrylic capsule, from an unlimited mintage.

2015 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

One of our favourite silver bullion coins of 2014, indeed of modern times, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle coin designed by John Mercanti for the Perth Mint had its debut last year. First released as high-relief silver and gold coins with mintages of 10,000 and 1,000 respectively back in January 2014, they followed up with a standard silver proof and a fantastic five-ounce high relief coin last May. This year will almost certainly see new releases of most, or all of those.

The bullion coin, while not as impressive as the completely sublime High-Relief versions, remains a beautiful piece, and if last years mintage limit is repeated, a relatively rare one by bullion standards.

COIN Specifications

Metal Content (Troy oz)	1.000
Fineness (% purity)	99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1.00
Maximum Diameter (mm)	40.600
Maximum Thickness (mm)	4.000

About the Wedge-Tailed Eagle

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and southern New Guinea, the Wedge-tailed Eagle has a wingspan of up to 2.7 metres, and displays a long, wedge-shaped tail and feathered legs.

Last year, 10% of the 50,000 mintage was sold by Australian dealer Ainslie Bullion but we’re currently unsure when or if they will be the dealer selling them this year. We understand that any Australian issued coin has to have 10% of its mintage sold in Australia, thus explaining why GovMint don’t get all the coins to themselves. This would indicate that the same would be the case this year, but GovMint do not list a mintage for the 2015 release, so how many an Australian dealer would get is unclear at present. We’ll try to find out.

2013 Kookaburra Perth Mint Bullion Program Out Now!

The 2013 Kookaburra Design Features two Kooks Perched on a branch overlooking a pond with Lilypads.

The traditional Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin Series featuring designs of Australia's famous bush bird, available in three sizes - 1 kilo, 10oz and 1oz.

The Silver One Ounce Bullion has a Mintage of One Million for 2013, The 10 ounce and 1 kilogram coins are unlimited until the end of mintage at which time the production is ceased.

Dragons of Legend - Special Edition 2012 5oz Chinese Dragon Coin - Australia Silver Perth Mint

Dragons of Legend - Special Edition 2012 5oz Chinese Dragon Coin

Featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Spectacular Coloured Reverse Design
• Strictly Limited Mintage – 1,000
• Illustrated Presentation Packaging

A magnificent airborne creature of the reptile kingdom, the Chinese Dragon rules over the elements of air and water.  Struck by The Perth Mint from a hefty 5oz of pure silver, the coin’s dragon emblem is believed to bring power, prosperity and good luck.

For those born in the dragon year, the year 2012 celebrates the qualities of this fantastic beast.   Other year dates of people ruled by this ancient lunar sign include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988 and 2000.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Spectacular Coloured Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts two spectacular coloured dragons with a representation of a pearl, signifying eternal wisdom.  The design also includes a fish motif, representing abundance and harmony. 

Strictly Limited Mintage

No more than 1,000 of these coins will be available.

Tuvalu Legal Tender

Issued as Tuvalu 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.

Illustrated Presentation Packaging

This coin is housed in a black presentation case and illustrated shipper accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	5
Monetary Denomination (TVD)	5
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	155.673
Maximum Diameter (mm)	65.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	5.80

Wildlife in Need - Black Rhinoceros 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin Perth Mint Australia Silver 2012

Wildlife in Need – Black Rhinoceros 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin at The Perth Mint, featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Black Rhinoceros Reverse Design
• Limited Mintage – 5,000
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• $1.99 Donation to WWF
• Commissioned Product Struck by The Perth Mint

The Black Rhinoceros is characterised by its sizeable frame and distinctive horns.  This magnificent species is thought to have poor sight, but a good sense of smell and hearing, and is believed to live between 40 to 50 years of age.

Over time, the poaching of the animal for its horns has escalated and remains the creature’s greatest threat.  The Black Rhinoceros is classified as critically endangered, and one subspecies, the Western Black Rhinoceros, was declared extinct by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources in 2011.

Political instability and wars have also severely hampered rhinoceros conservation work in Africa.  This situation has exacerbated the trade in rhino horn and increased incidents of poverty-induced poaching.  Habitat loss and changes have also contributed to the population’s decline.  It is now more important than ever to safeguard the future of this unique species.

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.

Black Rhinoceros Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse features an adult Black Rhinoceros and calf in colour, against an African savannah backdrop.  The lower reverse comprises a struck design showing a pair of supporting hands.  The inscription WILDLIFE IN NEED – BLACK RHINOCEROS is also incorporated into the design.

Limited Mintage

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

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.

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.

1oz Silver 2010 Pheidippides' Marathon Run 2,500th Anniversary Proof Coin

Coin Specifications:

High-relief reverse strike

Mint: The Perth Mint

Metal Composition: 99.9% pure silver

Mintage: 5,000

Presentation: Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a grey presentation case and illustrated shipper.

Grade: Proof

History of Pheidippides:

According to tradition, this year marks the 2,500th anniversary of Pheidippides’ 25-mile run to Athens with news of the Greek army’s historic triumph at the Battle of Marathon. His remarkable long-distance achievement inspired the introduction of Olympic marathon running in 1896, and has also influenced countless ordinary joggers to attempt the gruelling 42.195 kilometres (26.22 miles) at one of today’s many high-profile marathon events.

ABC Silver Bullion One Kilogram Bar 1 kg .999 Fine Silver

This is an ABC Silver Bullion One Kilogram Bar 1 kg .9995 Fine Silver

These ABC bars are hard to sell at Spot as in the secondary market many picky types are discouraged by the many faults in this bars production, imo they may carry a premium in years ahead as most bars now days are perfect so as this weighs out at exactly 1000 grams i see no reason why people should snob these imperfect poured bars..

The majority of these ABC bars were produced in 2008 during the price run up to $20+ and plummet to sub $10 and wait times for physical were upwards of 10 weeks.