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.
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.
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.
Classic Motorbikes 1oz Silver Coin Collection Classic Motorbikes offers motorcyclists a unique opportunity to celebrate their passion with a set of legal tender commemorative coins. Each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The reverse of each coloured coin portrays a classic bike and its manufacturer's logo. Each 2008-dated coin, which bears the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse, is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. The set is housed in a black presentation case and illustrated box-shipper. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,500 of these Five-Coin Sets. Each set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity featuring a description of each classic bike.
DA Dreaming: Brolga Silver Coin The Dreaming Series is the latest chapter in The Perth Mint's prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Scheduled for release between 2009 and 2011, the beautiful new series comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti's unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals. This 2009 coin is struck by The Perth Mint 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 a unique interpretation of a brolga an Australian grey crane well known for its mating dance. The design is enhanced with a coloured representation of the sky. Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint's Indigenous artist. Read more about Darryl Bellotti. The coin's obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these silver coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in presentation packaging.
DA Dreaming: Dolphin Silver Coin The Dreaming Series is the latest chapter in The Perth Mint's prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Scheduled for release between 2009 and 2011, the beautiful new series comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti's unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals. This 2009 coin is struck by The Perth Mint 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 a unique interpretation of a dolphin a highly social animal that inhabits bays and estuaries all around Australia. The design is enhanced with a coloured representation of its marine environment. Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint's Indigenous artist. Read more about Darryl Bellotti. The coin's obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these silver coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in presentation packaging.
DA Dreaming: Echidna Silver Coin The Dreaming Series is the latest chapter in The Perth Mint's prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Scheduled for release between 2009 and 2011, the beautiful new series comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti's unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals. This 2009 coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof qualityThe coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coin's reverse depicts a unique interpretation of an echidna an Australian monotreme, or egg-laying mammal. The design is enhanced with a coloured representation of the landscape. Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint's Indigenous artist. Read more about Darryl Bellotti. The coin's obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these silver coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in presentation packaging.
DA Dreaming: Kangaroo Silver Coin The Dreaming Series is the latest chapter in The Perth Mint's prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Scheduled for release between 2009 and 2011, the beautiful new series comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti's unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals. This 2009 coin is struck by The Perth Mint 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 a unique interpretation of a kangaroo Australia's best known marsupial. The design is enhanced with a coloured representation of the landscape. Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint's Indigenous artist. Read more about Darryl Bellotti. The coin's obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these silver coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in presentation packaging.
DA Dreaming: Snake Silver Coin The Dreaming Series is the latest chapter in The Perth Mint's prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Scheduled for release between 2009 and 2011, the beautiful new series comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti's unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals. This 2009 coin is struck by The Perth Mint 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 a unique interpretation of a king brown snake a highly venomous snake often found in Australia's mulga woodlands. The design is enhanced with a coloured representation of the landscape. Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint's Indigenous artist. Read more about Darryl Bellotti. The coin's obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these silver coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in presentation packaging.
First Man in Space Coin The second release from The Perth Mint's innovative Orbit and Beyond Series celebrates Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut and national hero, who became the first human in space and the first to orbit the Earth on 12 April 1961. Struck by The Perth Mint, the coin comprises 1oz of 99.9% pure silver with a central core made of non-precious metal. The coin's reverse comprises the border inscription 1961 FIRST MAN IN SPACE YURI GAGARIN and a montage of coloured images symbolising his epic journey. Blasting-off in Vostok 1 from Baikonur in Soviet central Asia, Gagarin completed a single orbit of the Earth in 108 minutes before re-entering the atmosphere and parachuting back to the Soviet Union. Thanks to the coin's unique construction, these design elements literally 'orbit' around a coloured representation of Earth. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, the coin's obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2008 year-date and the monetary denomination surrounding another coloured image of the Earth. The Perth Mint will release no more than 25,000 'orbital' coins celebrating Yuri Gagarin. Each coin, which is protected by an acrylic capsule, is housed in an elliptical-shaped silver display case. The case comes in a blue box shipper with a lid depicting the famous cosmonaut. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Kangaroo Dreaming Rectangular Silver Coin There is huge international interest in Australian Indigenous art, the oldest ongoing tradition of art in the world, which The Perth Mint is proud to portray on these innovative rectangle-shaped coins. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. The rectangular coin is the perfect shape for the Indigenous-style art portrayed on its reverse. Created by Darryl Bellotti, an Indigenous artist of both Yamatji and Nyoongar descent, the design is inspired by his boyhood memories of a hunting trip in north-western Australia. The kangaroo is surrounded by patterns of dots, symbolising the hunters' journey, and circles, representing the places where they stopped. 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 monetary denomination on its obverse. The Kangaroo Dreaming coin is housed in a beautifully illustrated presentation pack which includes Darryl Bellotti's signature and his evocative description of hunting in the Australian bush. The pack incorporates a Certificate of Authenticity.
