2009 Year of the Ox Silver Coins In 2009, the popular Australian Lunar coin series celebrates the Year of the Ox. Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the 2009 releases are available as individual 1 kilo and 1oz coins and in a Three-Coin Set comprising 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz coins. The reverse of each coin depicts an ox and a calf standing on grass with hills in the background. As well as the inscription 'Year of the Ox' and the Chinese character for 'ox', the design also incorporates The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. 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. Each coin and set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Silver Proof Lunar Series II coins are housed in contemporary red and black display cases with illustrated shippers. As well as appealing to proof quality silver coin collectors, these outstanding releases also make great gifts for people born in any year 'ruled' by the Chinese Lunar ox including 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009
2009 Young Collectors Space Set The Perth Mint's Young Collectors coin program has taken off in more ways than one. Following last year's groundbreaking release featuring 12 Australian Animal $1 coins, this year's spectacular offering comprises nine $1 Space coins that bright youngsters will find utterly absorbing. Housed in a lavishly illustrated presentation album packed with many exciting 'extras', the 2009 release represents a magnificent acquisition that will encourage many more young people to develop an interest in coin collecting. This year's Young Collectors program comprises nine Australian $1 coins. Each coin, which also incorporates the Mint's 'P' mintmark in its reverse design, is struck from aluminium bronze in uncirculated quality. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. Each coin, which comes in a capsule to keep it in mint condition, fits snugly inside a lavish presentation album featuring dazzling coloured imagery of the Solar System and Galaxies. The Young Collectors Space Coins presentation album includes significant 'extras' that will contribute to the enjoyment offered by this stunning coin program.
2010 Australian Winter Olympic Team Silver Coin Australia competing at the Winter Olympics sounds like a paradox. Yet we've competed at every Olympic Winter Games since 1936, medalled at every event since Lillehammer 1994, and we're the only Southern Hemisphere nation to have won gold. With hopes high for more medals in 2010, The Perth Mint has been authorised by the Australian Olympic Committee to strike this special commemorative celebrating Australia's participation at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's pleasing commemorative reverse depicts a downhill skier, geometric patterns symbolising snowflakes, and the AOC's official Olympic 'Flag and Rings' logo in colour.The coin's reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint's historic 'P' mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2010 year-date on the obverse. No more than 5,000 of these 1oz silver proof releases will be released by The Perth Mint. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in a grey presentation case and illustrated box-shipper featuring the 'Flag and Rings' logo.
20th Anniversary Fall of Berlin Wall 1oz Silver Coin The fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989 was undoubtedly one of the most memorable events of the late 20th century. East and West Germans joined in wild celebrations, their euphoria marking the end of the Cold War amid renewed hope for the reunification of their country. This 20th anniversary commemorative is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse portrays a stylised representation of the number 20, which separates a coloured image of the sky featuring a peace dove, and a close-up interpretation of the Berlin Wall. As well as depicting Germany's symbolic Brandenburg Gate, the design also includes the inscription FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL NOVEMBER 9TH 1989 and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. The coin, which is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, portrays the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in superb presentation packaging.
25th Anniversary America's Cup Silver Coin To say that Australians celebrated after winning the 1983 America's Cup is something of an understatement. As Time Magazine reported after Australia II's victory, 'the land Down Under had not witnessed such an orgy of jubilation since V-J day ended the war in the Pacific.' Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this commemorative release celebrates the 25th anniversary of Australia II's historic victory off Newport, Rhode Island, which ended the United States' 132-year domination of the event.The coin's reverse design, which cleverly incorporates Australia II's revolutionary keel line, depicts the celebrated 12-metre yacht with a coloured representation of her spinnaker bearing the famous identification number KA-6. As well as The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, the reverse also incorporates the inscriptions AUSTRALIA II, 25, and 'America's Cup Victory 1983-2008'. 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. The coin is accompanied by an exclusive memento of the 1983 America's Cup - a piece of sailcloth taken from the clew of Australia II's 4-1 genoa. The sail was used throughout the series, including the final beat to windward of Race 7 when she held off US yacht Liberty in a 49 tack duel. It was the head sail worn by Australia II as she crossed the finishing line on 26 September.The sail is made from a bonded material with woven Kevlar cloth bonded to a Mylar film. The number 4-1 signifies that it is the fourth code 1 sail made for the 1983 campaign. Code 1 sails are the lightest sails, used in conditions from 1 knot to a maximum of 10 knots of true wind speed. The sail had been in the possession of Australia II crewman John Longley since being retrieved from a fire that destroyed most of the sails from Australia II and Australia III in 1986. The coin and sailcloth memento are housed in an illustrated presentation folder, which incorp
Australian Koala Silver Coin One of Australia's favourite collectable issues, the Australian Koala 1oz silver coin portrays delightful new artistry each year. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality. In 2010, the coin depicts an iconic image of a young koala eating gum leaves. The reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. Delicate frosting has been introduced on the table of this year's coin, a subtle change that enhances the shiny koala design. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin is housed on a beautifully illustrated display card, which includes a Certificate of Authenticity on the back. Like its predecessors, the 2010 Silver Koala is struck on a 'Mint-to-Order' basis only. Production will close on announcement of the 2011-dated coin, enabling The Perth Mint to declare its official mintage.
Australian Sealife Lionfish Silver Coin Australian waters host some of the most famous reef systems in the world. From spectacular tropical corals to towering forests of kelp, these dynamic environments are teeming with aquatic life. Celebrating five fascinating reef dwellers, this stunning collector series begins with a release portraying the Lionfish. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.The coin's reverse portrays a Lionfish in colour. Covered in red to black bands, the Lionfish has very long pectoral and dorsal fins. The dorsal fin comprises an array of extremely venomous spines, which are used for protection against predators. Growing to around 35cm in length, the Lionfish can be found in tropical waters around the west, north and east coasts of Australia. The coin's reverse incorporates The Perth Mint's historic 'P' mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on the obverse. No more than 10,000 Lionfish coins will be released by The Perth Mint. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Joining the Lionfish coin (2009), future releases in this series depict a Leafy Sea Dragon (November 2009), Clownfish (January 2010), Seahorse (March 2010) and Moray Eel (May 2010). Each coin is housed in a presentation case which comes in a colourfully illustrated box-shipper. When lined-up in release order, the shipper illustrations form a linked image depicting all five reef creatures.
Australian Treasures 1oz Gold Coin 'Treasures of Australia is a beautiful series of locket coins celebrating Australia?s abundance of natural riches. This first release contains stunning blue sapphires, which are found in major accumulations in Queensland and New South Wales. The 2007-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coin?s reverse design portrays an abstract interpretation of Australia?s stark and beautiful landscape. The design surrounds a transparent half-circle locket containing approximately 1-carat of sapphires. Linked through time with many special properties, including wisdom, loyalty and healing, sapphires are also the birthstone of people born in September. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin is housed in a presentation case with a jarrah timber lid featuring a circular viewing window. The case comes in a stylised box shipper. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 of these gold proof locket coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled for release between 2007 and 2011, Treasures of Australia celebrates five glittering prizes found in Australia: Sapphires, Opals, Diamonds, Gold, and Pearls.'
Australian Treasures Opal Gold Coin The second gold release from our Treasures of Australia locket coin series encapsulates opals. Australia produces around 95 per cent of the world's opals, including gem quality opal from the South Australian town of Coober Pedy, and coveted black opal from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales. This 2008-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coin's reverse design portrays an abstract interpretation of Australia's stark and beautiful landscape. The design surrounds a transparent half-circle locket containing approximately 1-carat of Australian white opals. A token of hope and purity in ancient times, opal is the modern birthstone of people born in October. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin is housed in a presentation case with a jarrah timber lid featuring a circular viewing window. The case comes in a beautifully illustrated box shipper. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 of these gold proof locket coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled for release between 2007 and 2011, Treasures of Australia celebrates five glittering prizes found in Australia: Sapphires, Opals, Diamonds, Gold, and Pearls
Barbie 50th Anniversary 1oz Silver Coin The Perth Mint is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Barbieâ„¢, one of the hottest selling toys and collectables in the world, with an exclusive commemorative coin aimed at a wide range of fans from those who enjoy memories of the doll they played with as a child, to the serious collector fascinated by her fashion, accessories and entourage of friends. The coin is struck 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse depicts classic images of Barbieâ„¢ on a background featuring coloured highlights in pink. The design also incorporates the Barbieâ„¢ 50th anniversary logo and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin portrays the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on the obverse. The coin is subject to a limited worldwide mintage of 20,000. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in a pink presentation case.
Battle of Balaclava Silver Coin Focussing on five notable engagements that changed the course of history, The Perth Mint's Famous Battles Series portrays battlefield scenes spanning more than two millennia. Balaklava served as a supply port for Britain and her allies during the Crimean War. Having resisted a Russian attempt to capture the town, the British Light Brigade was ordered to disrupt their withdrawal. But the command was misinterpreted, resulting in the charge of 660 men 'into the valley of Death'. The realities of the disaster were brought home with startling impact by The Times newspaper's battlefield correspondent William Howard Russell, and immortalised in verse by Alfred Tennyson in The Charge of the Light Brigade. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse, which includes The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, portrays a coloured depiction of the Light Brigade's ill-fated charge. Struck elements of the design portray a Cossack and a representation of the British commander, Lord Cardigan, on a horse. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin bears the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on its obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these coins. Each coin is housed in a presentation display case and superbly illustrated shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Battle of Thermopylae 1oz Silver Coin Focussing on five notable engagements that changed the course of history, The Perth Mint's Famous Battles Series portrays battlefield scenes spanning more than two millennia. The Battle of Thermopylae was fought in a narrow pass in northern Greece between the invading Persian Empire under King Xerxes and a vastly outnumbered alliance of Greek city-states commanded by King Leonidas of Sparta. With 300 bodyguards, the Spartan King led the defence of the pass for three days, inflicting enormous losses on the elite corps of the Persian army. The task became impossible, however, when a Greek traitor revealed a mountain track above the pass to one of Xerxes' commanders. Subsequently encircled by the Persian army, the Spartans and their allies fought valiantly to the death. The courageous last stand by Leonidas inspired the united Greeks to ultimate victory in ensuing battles, thereby securing the rise of classical Greece, with its innovative ideas on politics, philosophy and the arts. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse, which includes The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, portrays a coloured image of Spartan warriors in classic phalanx formation. Struck elements of the design depict a Spartan warrior wearing a protective Corinthian helmet and metal cuirass, or breastplate, and a sword. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin bears the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in a presentation display case and superbly illustrated shipper.
Celebrate Australai 8 Coin Pack Perfect mementos of Australia's six States and two mainland Territories, this 2009 Celebrate Australia $1 coin pack is aimed at collectors, international visitors and Australians who wish to rejoice in the marvels of their spectacular surroundings. Available individually, the coins can also be acquired in this special eight-coin pack by those who wish to save! New South Wales - As well as a coloured composition of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the reverse design on the New South Wales coin includes images of a koala and a Waratah, the State floral emblem. Victoria - As well as a coloured composition of Melbourne's Flinders Street Station and an iconic tram, the reverse design on the Victoria coin includes a Little Penguin, a star of the 'Penguin Parade' on Phillip Island, and Common Heath, the State floral emblem. Queensland - As well as a coloured composition of the Gold Coast and a coral reef, the reverse design on the Queensland coin includes a sea turtle, always popular with those visiting the Great Barrier Reef, and a Cooktown Orchid, the State floral emblem. Tasmania - As well as a coloured composition of Cradle Mountain and the icy waters of Lake Dove, the reverse design on the Tasmania coin includes a Tasmanian Devil, the State faunal emblem, and the flowers of Tasmanian Bluegum, its floral emblem. South Australia - As well as a coloured composition featuring St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide, the reverse design on the South Australia coin includes an image of the State's faunal emblem, a hairy-nosed wombat, and Sturt's Desert Pea, its floral emblem. Western Australia - As well as a coloured composition featuring the Perth city skyline and the Swan River, the reverse design on the Western Australia coin includes a kangaroo, and the State's floral emblem, a Red and Green Kangaroo Paw. Northern Territory - As well as a coloured composition symbolising world heritage listed areas of the Territory's landscape, the reverse design on the Northern Terr
Charles Darwin Silver Coin Born 200 years ago in 1809, Charles Robert Darwin is celebrated as one of the greatest and most innovative scientists who ever lived. Circumnavigating the globe aboard HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836, Darwin's amassed a large number of natural specimens that led to his remarkable explanation for the incredible variety of living things that evolution is driven by natural selection. Marking Charles Darwin's 200th birthday and coinciding with the 150 the anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859, this commemorative coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse depicts a coloured portrait of Darwin at the age of 30 and an image of him in his 60s. As well as HMS Beagle, the design also portrays Darwin's signature and the inscription CHARLES DARWIN 200TH BIRTHDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2009. The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark also appears on the reverse. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin portrays the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these commemorative coins. Each coin is housed in a presentation display case and illustrated shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
