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.

Price - Issued at above standard bullion prices - around 5% additional premium.. great value and a decent investment.

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.

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

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 Lunar Series II 2012 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Ten Coin Set; Perth Mint Australia

• 99.9% Pure Silver Coins
• One Uncoloured and Nine Coloured Dragon Designs
• Extremely Limited Mintage – 2,500
• Australian Legal Tender
• Presentation Packaging
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Complementing the highly successful Australian Lunar Series II 2012 Year of the Dragon, The Perth Mint is thrilled to present this limited edition ten-coin set.
A real collector’s coup, the set is a wonderful gift for anyone born in the Chinese lunar years of 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.

99.9% Pure Silver Coins

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

Exciting Coloured Dragon Designs

As well as a coin with a traditional bullion finish, the set includes nine coloured editions on which the dragon is finished in either red, blue, brown, purple, silver, white, yellow, black or gold.
The reverse of each coin depicts a dragon with 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

No more than 2,500 coin sets will be released.

Australian Legal Tender

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

Presentation Packaging

The coins are housed in a prestigious red and black display case with a custom-designed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm)	45.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	2.60

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.

Demand for Silver Bullion Soars in Australia

Silver has been one of the most neglected of all precious metals, but it is now the most wanted asset by all precious metal investors in Australia, according to Gold De Royale http://www.goldderoyale.com.au one of the nation’s largest online precious metals companies.

Silver outshone gold in 2010, with prices rising up by 80 percent, but it is still undervalued in relation to gold and hasn’t yet reached its 1980 peak of US$50 an ounce. In 2010, both gold and silver moved to new highs, with gold hitting an all-time high above US$1423 and silver moving above US$30 per ounce

"Silver bullion coins and bars are the metal of choice for our customers according to 2010 purchasing data," says Mr. George Vo, Precious Metals Sales Manager of Gold De Royale. Customers are buying silver bullion bars and coins as one would buy bread and milk.

"PAMP Swiss silver bullion and Panda silver bullion coins were the most sought after silver products”. Sales for PAMP Swiss silver bullion were so high that we now have a delivery delay of four to seven weeks for these products.

"Consumers have no trust in paper money and want hard assets such as silver and gold. Interestingly, however, this Christmas more people gave their loved ones silver coins compared with gold bars. This shows a dramatic shift in buying choices by consumers in the precious metals market."

Owing to the current debt crisis, geopolitical tensions, medium term inflation fears and currency debasement, Gold De Royale believes that silver prices will keep moving forward in 2011. "Silver prices may rise as high as $36 per ounce in 2011 if current market trends continue," says Mr. Vo.