The Perth Mint has unveiled its 2010 Silver Bullion Coin Program. Recognized throughout the world for their superior quality, superb artistry and Government guarantee of weight and purity, these magnificent pure silver coins are welcomed annually by both investors and collectors.
The Mint’s 2010 offerings include: Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin Series, Australian Koala Silver Coin Series and the Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series. Each coin is composed of 99.9% pure silver with its purity and weight guaranteed by the Australian Government. Additionally, these coins are considered legal tender under the Australian Currency Act of 1965.
The following described silver coins will be available worldwide through The Perth Mint Web site, or through its authorized distributors and coin dealers: Read the rest of this entry »
The Perth Mint on Monday issued its newest addition to the extremely popular Australian Koala silver coin series, the one ounce 2009 Koala Gilded Silver Coin. Making a stunning collectible, this year’s limited release portrays a new image of a koala that has been gilded in 24-carat gold.
The gilded embellishment has been used just one other time on the Australian Koala coin, and is one of the most celebrated numismatic treatments by the Perth Mint. The gilding prominently portrays a young Koala as it sits on a tree branch.
Similar to the silver only 2009 Koala and Kookaburra coins, the latest edition has an obverse or heads design bearing Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read the rest of this entry »
The Perth Mint revealed their stunning and newly designed 2009 silver bullion coins this week that include the series of Australian Koala Silver Coins and Australian Kookaburra Silver Coins. Both coin series are legal tender, struck in 99.9% pure silver, include guarantees in weight and purity, and offer intriguing designs with differing sizes.
Other common elements include the obverse or heads side design depicting Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In addition, both series have The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mint mark, a 109 year-old symbol “embodying its commitment to minting excellence.”
Collectors will not have to wait until 2009 to purchase these investor and collector bullion coins. October 1, 2008 is the worldwide release date.
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