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2008 Koala Coins from The Perth Mint of Australia

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Australia's iconic Koala coins are more popular than ever. The Perth Mint of Australia has launched a new coin series of 2008 proof gold Koalas, its first Gilded Koala and their second pure silver Koala. Each bullion coin depicts the "cuddly" koala and her baby sitting on a tree branch.

2008 Silver, Gilded and Gold Koala Coins

All coin versions bear the same obverse or heads design with Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, are Australian legal tender, and include the "P" mint mark, denoting The Perth Mint.

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Finder of Viking Coin Treasure Gets $600,000

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View Larger Isle of Man Map A treasure hunter who discovered nearly 500 silver Viking coins by metal detecting on the Isle of Man ...

ANA Announces Results of Convention Survey

American Numismatic Association Members Survey Indicates a Preference for Shows in Baltimore and Chicago sites. ANA members favored Baltimore and Chicago as...