100 Years of Swimming Silver Coin A special release for anyone who has ever competed in the pool, this 2009 coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of Swimming Australia. Developing out of the Amateur Swimming Union of Australia, founded in 1909, and Australian Swimming Inc, formed in 1984, Swimming Australia has overseen Australia's pioneering role in the sport and a cavalcade of great swimming champions. Struck by The Perth Mint under license from Swimming Australia, the stunning centenary commemorative is produced from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse depicts Swimming Australia's official '100 years of excellence' logo and a freestyle swimmer. The water, including splashes cleverly composed of silhouetted swimming figures, is portrayed in colour. Also incorporated in the design is 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 on its obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 7,500 of these coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in a presentation case and illustrated shipper making full use of the innovative splash design concept seen on the coin
200 Years Australian Postal Service 1oz Silver Coin This stunning silver proof commemorative celebrates the beginning of postal services in Australia with the historic appointment of Isaac Nichols as first Postmaster of New South Wales in 1809. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse portrays a coloured representation of Isaac Nichols, a former convict whose diligence and sobriety recommended him for the position of Australia's first Postmaster. Prior to his appointment, news hungry residents of Sydney Town had rushed to greet incoming ships, where, in the chaotic scramble for letters and parcels, items were either lost or damaged, while unscrupulous people took advantage of the mayhem to obtain mail fraudulently. Nichols collected correspondence and packages from vessels in Sydney Cove, advertising the names of recipients who could collect their mail from his home - Australia's first Post Office situated near the waterfront in Lower George Street. Incorporating The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, the coin's reverse also features the border inscription 200 YEARS OF POSTAL SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 7,500 of these commemorative coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in a presentation display case and illustrated shipper.
2008 1oz Silver Coin 100th Anniversary Coat of Arm The pre-eminent symbol of the power and authority of Australia's Commonwealth Government, the first official Australian Coat of Arms was granted by King Edward VII in 1908. The second Coat of Arms was granted four years later by his successor, King George V in 1912. This 45mm commemorative coin, which depicts both the original and the current Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms, is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coin's reverse depicts the 1908 Commonwealth Coat of Arms in colour The design comprises a white and blue shield displaying six small escutcheons and a cross of St. George featuring five six-pointed white stars. Above the shield, which is supported by the kangaroo and emu standing on a grassy mound, is the crest containing the seven-pointed gold star of Federation on a wreath of white and blue. Six of the Star's points represent the Australian States, with the seventh representing the Commonwealth Territories. The motto 'Advance Australia' is inscribed at the base of the shield. The year-date 1908 and the inscription AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH COAT OF ARMS also appear on the coin's reverse. The 1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms is depicted in colour on the coin's obverse The design incorporates a shield containing the Badges of the six Australian States - New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. The border of the shield symbolises Federation, which occurred in 1901. The crest, featuring a wreath of gold and blue and a seven-pointed Star, appears above the shield, which is supported by the kangaroo and emu. As is customary, it is portrayed on a background of golden wattle, Australia's national floral emblem, and a scroll containing the word 'Australia'The coin's obverse also includes Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2008 year-date and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. The Perth Mi
2008 1oz Silver Coin Anniversary First Fleet The founding of modern Australia dates from 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet from Britain. Carrying more than 1,300 colonists, 11 ships entered Botany Bay between 18 and 20 January. Finding the area unsuitable for permanent settlement, Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet, moved the colonists north to Port Jackson, anchoring at Sydney Cove on 26 January. This coin, which marks the 220th anniversary of the First Fleet, is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coin's reverse portrays a coloured image of Governor Arthur Phillip and an outline of the Australian continent, often referred to as New Holland at that time. The design, which also includes the inscription THE FIRST FLEET 1788, appears within a circular border of stylised waves incorporating The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2008 year-date and the monetary denomination. Each coin is housed in a gold-coloured presentation case, which comes in a gold-coloured shipper and illustrated band accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
2009 1oz South Magnetic Pole Silver Coin The sixth release from The Perth Mint's popular Australian Antarctic Territory Series marks the 100th anniversary of the first expedition to reach South Magnetic Pole. Following an exhausting and dangerous sledging journey, Australian scientists Douglas Mawson and TW Edgeworth David, together with Scottish doctor Alistair Forbes Mackay, reached the position on 16 January 1909. Mawson, Australia's most famous Antarctic explorer, was responsible for the magnetic observations and the cartographic work. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse depicts Douglas Mawson and two Antarctic explorers against a blue-coloured sky. The image, which incorporates The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, appears within the shape of the Antarctic continent. The reverse also includes the inscriptions SOUTH MAGNETIC POLE : 1909 2009, 100 YEARS, and 'Australian Antarctic Territory'. 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. No more than 7,500 of these 1oz silver coins will be released by The Perth Mint. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each coin is housed in a blue-coloured presentation case, which comes within a stylish outer shipper
2009 HMAS Sydney II 1oz Silver Coin Following a deadly engagement with the German raider HSK Kormoran November 1941, the famous Royal Australian Navy cruiser HMAS Sydney II was lost with 645 officers and crew in the Indian Ocean. Her fate proved baffling until the Finding Sydney Foundation announced on 16 March 2008 that it had located the wreck approximately 207km off the Western Australian coast. The Perth Mint marks the historic discovery of HMAS Sydney II with this superb commemorative coin struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin's reverse depicts HMAS Sydney II, a 6,830 tons modified Leander class cruiser with an illustrious battle record. The ship's image is accompanied by the inscription HMAS SYDNEY II 19 NOVEMBER 1941 ~ 16 MARCH 2008, which highlights the 67 years she lay undiscovered on the seabed, and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. Befitting HMAS Sydney II's enormous historical and cultural significance, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2008 year-date appear on the coin's obverse. The Perth Mint will strike no more than 7,500 of these coins, of which just 5,000 will be released individually. The remaining 2,500 are available in a stunning Coin, Medallion and Badge Set. Individual coins are housed in a blue display case and magnificently illustrated shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
2009 Year of Ox 1kg Gemstone The 2009 Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Ox an animal associated with determination, patience and dependability in Chinese culture. As well as appealing strongly to collectors, this gemstone release makes an ideal gift for all those born in the Year of the Ox - including 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1kg of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality. The coin's reverse depicts a coloured image of an ox and a calf standing on grass with hills in the background. Both of the calf's eyes are inset with a citrine gemstone. 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, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 Gemstone Edition coins celebrating the 2009 Year of the Ox. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a contemporary red and black display case and illustrated shipper.
2009 Year of Ox Coloured 1oz Silver Edition The 2009 Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Ox an animal associated with determination, patience and dependability in Chinese culture. As well as appealing strongly to collectors, this coloured release makes an ideal gift for all those born in the Year of the Ox - including 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality. The coin's reverse depicts a coloured image of 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, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. No more than 3,800 1oz Coloured Edition coins celebrating the 2009 Year of the Ox will be released in Perth Mint presentation packaging, each accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a contemporary red and black display case and illustrated shipper.
2009 Year of Ox Gilded Edition 1oz Silver Coin The 2009 Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Ox an animal associated with determination, patience and dependability in Chinese culture. As well as appealing strongly to collectors, this gilded release makes an ideal gift for all those born in the Year of the Ox - including 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality. The coin's reverse depicts an ox and a calf standing on grass with hills in the background. Both animals are gilded in 24-carat gold. 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, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 50,000 of these 1oz Gilded Edition coins celebrating the 2009 Year of the Ox. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a contemporary red and black display case and illustrated shipper.
2009 Year of Ox Typeset Collection The 2009 Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Ox an animal associated with determination, patience and dependability in Chinese culture. As well as appealing strongly to collectors, this four-coin Typeset Collection makes an ideal gift for all those born in the Year of the Ox - including 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Each coin celebrates the 2009 Year of the Ox with a reverse design depicting 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 Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark also appears on the reverse of all four coins. Produced with proof, bullion, gilded and coloured finishes, each coin demonstrates a numismatic finish and/or treatment for which The Perth Mint is renowned. 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. The Perth Mint will release no more that 1,500 of these 2009 Typeset Collections celebrating the Year of the Ox. Each collection is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each collection is housed in a contemporary red and black display case and illustrated shipper.
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
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
