2016 Australia Lunar Monkey Silver Bullion Coin

This Silver coin celebrates the ninth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese culture, those who are born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, quick-witted, optimistic, ambitious and adventurous.

The 2016 Silver Lunar Year of the Monkey coin features an adult monkey sitting on a branch of a peach tree, which is symbolic of lovevity and immortality.

The Australian Lunar Monkey silver coin is available in the following weights:

1/2oz, 1oz, 2oz, 5oz, 10oz and 1kg

2016 Silver Lunar Monkey available in 1/2oz, 1oz, 2oz, 5oz, 10oz and 1kg

The Chinese character for ‘Monkey’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appears in the design with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark..

The coin’s obverse depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date, weight, fineness and the monetary denomination.

About the Design:

A pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of an adult monkey and a young monkey holding a peach, sitting on a branch with leafy foliage and a peach to the side.

The coin includes the following inscriptions ‘Year of the Monkey’, the Pinyin pictograph pronounce ‘hóu’ and meaning monkey and the initials of the designer Ing Ing Jong ‘IJ’.

Keywords:

monkey, silver monkey, lunar monkey, perth mint monkey, bullion monkey, silver australia silver, silver coins, silver bullion

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Rough-Scaled Python 2015 One Ounce Silver Proof Coin – Australian Opal Series Perth Mint

Australian Opal Series – Rough-Scaled Python 2015 1oz Silver Proof Coin from The Perth Mint, featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Beautiful Authentic Australian Opal
• Australian Legal Tender
• Limited Mintage – 8,000
• Gorgeous Illustrated Presentation Packaging
• Numbered Certificate
• Seventh Release in Australian Opal Series

The seventh release in the Australian Opal Series features the Rough-Scaled Python, a dark brown reptile with pale brown pattern, a triangular head and a thin muscular body. Their keeled scales have ridges along the middle giving them a rough, sandpaper-like feel. This non-venomous python kills its prey by constriction.

PROOF QUALITY 99.9% PURE SILVER

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

BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC AUSTRALIAN OPAL

The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of a Rough-Scaled Python detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin depicts a collection of fern fronds. The design includes the inscription ROUGH SCALED PYTHON, the 2015 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

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.

LIMITED MINTAGE

The Perth Mint will release no more than 8,000 of the Australian Opal Series – Rough-Scaled Python 2015 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION PACKAGING AND NUMBERED CERTIFICATE

The coin is presented in a prestigious display case with a light, which turns on as you open the lid, to represent the moon shining down on the nocturnal creature. The coin is accompanied by a stunning illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1.00
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm)	36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	4.50
Maximum Mintage	8,000
Designer	Aleysha Howarth

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2014 Silver Kookaburra Bullion Coins - Perth Mint Australia

This year’s stunning new kookaburra coins represents an unrivalled combination of quality, design and choice.

A laughing kookaburra, the largest member of the kingfisher species, is synonymous with the Australian outback. In 2014, The Perth Mint is releasing three bullion coins meticulously struck from 99.9% of silver in 1 kilo, 10oz and 1oz sizes.

Only 500,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1kg and 10oz coins.

DESIGN

Each coin’s reverse depicts a kookaburra sitting on a tree branch surrounded by gum leaves. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and year-date are included in the design.

Issued as Australian legal tender, the obverse of each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

PRESENTATION:

All Australian Kookaburra bullion coins are presented in protective acrylic capsules.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Denomination:	AUD $1
Minimum Gross Weight:	31.135 g
Diameter:	40.60 mm
Maximum Thickness:	4.00 mm
Fineness:	99.9%
Mintage:	500,000 (maximum)

Half Ounce silver coin – Australian American Alliance

The Australian-American relationship has been the central issue in Australian foreign policy since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. War in the Asia-Pacific brought Australia into a crucial and ultimately successful military alliance with its powerful Pacific ally, the United States.

The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty (ANZUS or ANZUS Treaty) is the military alliance which binds Australia and New Zealand, separately Australia and the United States to co-operate on defense matters in the Pacific Ocean area, though today the treaty is understood to relate to attacks worldwide.

Australia and the United States alliance is one which has strengthened over time and is considered very important. This 1/2oz silver bullion coin commemorates this bond and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

2013 AUSTRALIAN/AMERICAN MEMORIAL 1/2oz SILVER BULLION COIN

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse features the eagle which is located on the top of the Australian–American Memorial in Canberra, and commemorates the role of the United States in World War II. It also features elements from both county’s flags and the inscription AUSTRALIAN/AMERICAN MEMORIAL, WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-1945.

The coin’s obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, 2013 year date and coin’s technical specifications.

PRESENTATION

These bullion coins are presented without capsules in protective acrylic tubes of 25 coins. There are 20 tubes to a monster box.

2013 Perth ANDA Show Special Snake Success One Ounce Silver – Perth Mint

One of two Perth ANDA Coin Show Specials, this spectacular release is just perfect for collectors!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake and the ideals of good fortune, this stunning 1oz silver proof coin is released to encourage success. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, this coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Only 2,013 of these Perth ANDA Coin Show Specials will be issued for the event, which takes place at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on 2 and 3 March 2013.

Each coin is housed in special ANDA presentation packaging, making it an unforgettable memento from the show.

DESIGN

The reverse of the success coin depicts a representation of the staff or caduceus of the god Mercury, featuring two snakes and wings, adjacent to the Roman gods Mercury and Fortuna, both symbolising success and abundance. The inscriptions SUCCESS and 2013 YEAR OF THE SNAKE also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2013 year-date are shown on the coin’s obverse.

PRESENTATION

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

Baby Snake 2013 Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin – The Perth Mint, Australia

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Year of the Snake Baby Keepsake
• Adorable Design
• Limited Mintage – 7,500
• Tuvalu Legal Tender
• Presentation Packaging

The Perth Mint is delighted to present this cute Baby Snake coin.  Struck in precious metal, this coin is a wonderful gift idea for babies born in 2013 – the lucky Year of the Snake.

According to Chinese legend, those born under this auspicious sign embody the qualities of wisdom, charm and independence.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Adorable New Design

The coin’s reverse depicts an adorable representation of a baby snake with a festive wreath and decorations.  The Chinese character for ‘snake’, the inscription ‘Year of the Snake’, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the year-date are also incorporated into the design.

Limited Mintage

Only 7,500 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

Tuvalu Legal Tender

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Government of Tuvalu.  The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a display case with a delightfully illustrated shipper, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Australian Bush Babies II - Possum 2013 1/2oz Silver Coin - The Perth Mint Australia

Australian Bush Babies II - Possum 2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin from The Perth Mint Australia, featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Baby Possum Reverse Design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage - 10,000
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Presentation Packaging

With the previous Bush Babies series selling out, move quickly to secure this lovely coin designed by talented illustrator Elise Martinson.

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 Possum Reverse Design

Depicting a cute coloured image of a baby possum, the coin's reverse features a friendly Australian insect and delicately frosted representations of Australian bush flowers. The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark is also incorporated into the design.

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 - Possum coins.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

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

2013 Year of the Snake One Kilogram with Gemstone - Perth Mint Australia

In ancient Chinese lore, the snake is viewed with great respect signifying wisdom and prosperity. For those born in 2013, or in the other 'snake' years, this lovely release may prove to be the ideal gift, collectable or investment.

Introducing the 2013 Year of the Snake 1 Kilo with Gemstone from the Perth Mint in Australia

• Striking Black Diamond
• Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Coloured Reverse Design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage - 5,000
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Presentation Packaging

This kilo coin presentation represents the pinnacle of our lunar releases. The striking coin design features a black diamond in the snake's visible eye.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

Coloured Reverse Design with Black Diamond

The coin's reverse depicts a lucky yellow and black snake curled around a tree branch. The snake has a black diamond set in its visible eye, signifying wisdom. 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.

Australian Legal Tender

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

Extremely Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 Gemstone Edition coins celebrating the 2013 Year of the Snake.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Presentation Packaging

The Year of the Snake Gemstone Edition coin is housed in a contemporary black and red display case with an illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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 St George And The Dragon 2012 1 oz Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia

Dragons of Legend – St George and the Dragon 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin at The Perth Mint, featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Spectacular Coloured Reverse Design
• Extremely Limited Mintage – 5,000
• Tuvalu Legal Tender
• Illustrated Presentation Packaging
• Donation to UNICEF-Australia
• Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint
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Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

Spectacular Coloured Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse portrays a dramatic coloured portrait of St George as he is about to slay the dragon, set against an ancient landscape.  Included on the reverse are the words ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON and the monetary denomination.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 5,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

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.

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.

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.

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 

Australian 2012 Kookaburra - 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

Australian 2012 Kookaburra - 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

 

The Perth Mint has launched the first Australian Kookaburra coin ever offered in high relief. The one ounce 99.9% pure silver coin is struck in proof quality with a limited mintage of only 10,000

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• High Relief Design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Mintage - 10,000 Worldwide
• Presentation Packaging 
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The reverse design of the coin portrays a kookaburra perched on a tree branch with gum leaves. This native Australian bird is known for its unmistakeable call, which sounds like human laughter.
Reverse inscriptions include "Australian Kookaburra", "2012 1 oz 999 Silver" and the "P" mint mark for the Perth Mint.

On the obverse of the coin is the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The inscriptions indicated the denomination "1 Dollar", "Elizabeth II", and "Australia.

Both the obverse and reverse are rendered in high relief, minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die. The coins have a diameter of 32.60 mm and maximum thickness of 6.00 mm. Each coin is housed in a presentation case with a custom designed shipper and numbered certificate of authenticity.

For additional information and ordering, please visit the Perth Mint product page.

The Perth Mint has previously released 2012 Silver Kookaburra bullion coins featuring the same design as the new high relief offering. The bullion coins are available in 1 kilo, 10 ounce, and 1 ounce sizes, with a mintage limit of 500,000 coins for the one ounce size.

Previous high relief silver proof offerings of the Perth Mint have included Silver Kangaroo coins in 2010 and 2011, and the high relief 2012 Year of the Dragon. In July, the 2012 High Relief Silver Kangaroo is scheduled for release.

Australian Carded Koala 2012 1/10oz Silver Coin - Perth Mint Fractional Silver

• 99.9% Pure Silver 
• Original 2012 Koala Design 
• Australian Legal Tender 
• Illustrated Presentation Card 
• Superb Collector and Gift Item

The koala is an internationally recognised symbol of Australia, and this release represents a fantastic and affordable opportunity to own an iconic 99.9% pure silver coin.

99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/10oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

Original 2012 Koala Design

The reverse design depicts a mature koala resting on a tree branch and incorporates The Perth Mint’s famous ‘P’ mintmark.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender on a mint-to-order basis, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2012 year-date on the obverse.

Illustrated Presentation Card

The coin is presented in a wonderfully coloured, illustrated card.

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.

WALLABIES - MEN OF GOLD 2011 1OZ SILVER PROOF COIN - Perth Mint

• Official Coin of the Wallabies
• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Coloured Reverse Design Featuring Team Logo
• Australian Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage – 5,000
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Illustrated Presentation Packaging

The Wallabies have competed in all six Rugby World Cups, and won the World Cup on two occasions – in 1991 defeating England and in 1999 defeating France.

The team competes annually with New Zealand and South Africa in the Tri-Nations Series. Within this series, they contest the Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand and the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate with South Africa.

Currently, Australia is ranked second in the International Rugby Board World Rankings.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the Wallabies – Men of Gold coin is the official coin of the ARU.

Coloured Reverse Design Featuring Team Logo

The coin’s reverse depicts a Wallabies player in action, holding a rugby ball. The design features the famous Wallabies green and gold colours and official logo. The design also incorporates the inscription MEN OF GOLD 2011 and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

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.

Limited Mintage

No more than 5,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a classic display case and presented within a coloured shipper featuring the team colours.

1/2OZ SILVER PROOF COIN SERIES 2011 KOALA COIN - AUSTRALIAN BUSH BABIES

NOTE: Unavailable online!

•Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
•Baby Koala Reverse Design
•Australian Legal Tender
•Large 36mm Diameter
•Limited Mintage – 10,000
•Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
•Presentation Packaging

The koala is perhaps Australia’s most beloved and iconic animal. The cuddly koala ‘bear’ is not really a bear at all, but a marsupial. Protected by law, the koala lives on a diet of eucalypt leaves from the tree of the same name. This furry friend is one of the few animals that actually has fingerprints similar to humans and when distressed the koala issues a cry that has been compared to that of a human baby.

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.

Coloured Reverse Design: Portrayed in colour, the cuddly koala is set against a background of golden wattle, waratah and flowering gums. The design includes the koala’s insect friend, a cicada, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as 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 1/2oz Koala 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

Perth Mint Site to Buy Silver Coins

NOTE: Unavailable online

GIANT PANDA 1OZ SILVER PROOF COIN - 2011 WILDLIFE IN NEED

This peaceful, bamboo-eating member of the bear family is native to China. It is easily recognised by the large, distinctive black patches around the eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. Known for its solitary nature, the Giant Panda has an acute sense of smell and can grow up to five feet in height. The lifespan of this bear in the wild has not been confirmed but the oldest captive animal lived to 37 years of age.

The Giant Panda is listed as endangered and although estimations vary, it is thought that there are as few as 1,500 of these amazing creatures left in the wild.

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

Giant Panda Reverse DesignThe coin’s reverse features an adult Giant Panda and cub in colour, against a backdrop of a bamboo forest and a mountain. The lower reverse comprises a struck design showing a pair of supporting hands with a bamboo motif. The inscription WILDLIFE IN NEED – GIANT PANDA is incorporated into the design.

Issued as Legal TenderIssued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.

Extremely Limited MintageNo 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.

•Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
•Giant Panda Reverse Design
•Tuvalu Legal Tender
•Extremely Limited Mintage
•Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
•Presentation Packaging
•$1 Donation to The WWF
•Commissioned Product Struck by The Perth Mint

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