Australian Coin Guide: Information and Coin Photos by The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint (http://www.perthmint.com.au/) was founded in 1899 and offers Australia and the world many interesting and innovative coins. You can glance through many of their most recent coins here.
Note: If you click a coin link or photo, you’ll go to The Perth Mint product page for it. Australian and United States prices for coins are listed on most of the Perth Mint pages as well. For full disclosure, it may be important you know that CoinNews.net is also an affiliate member of the Perth Mint, and the links below are affiliate, meaning CoinNews.net receives a commission of sorts on purchases made.
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2011 Perth Mint Proof Australian Sovereign The 2011 Perth Mint Proof Australian Sovereign is one of the most famous gold coins made. The Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms appears on the reverse. It is struck from 91.67% pure gold (22-carat) in proof quality. Learn More » |
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Optimus Prime Transformers III Silver Proof Coin Based on the popular television series and sci-fi blockbuster movies, Transformers, this coin features one of the lead characters, Optimus Prime. The coin comes in 1 oz. proof quality 99.9% pure silver. Learn More » |
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Bumblebee Transformers III Silver Proof Coin This 1 oz proof 99.9% pure silver coin features Bumblebee from this summer’s upcoming Transformers III movie. Beneath the image is the Autobot logo and TRANSFORMERS is inscribed to the right of Bumblebee. Learn More » |
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Megatron Transformers III Silver Proof Coin Megatron, one of the lead characters in this year’s movie sequel, Transformers: The Dark of the Moon, is featured on this 1 oz. proof quality 99.9% pure silver coin. Learn More » |
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100th Anniversary Royal Australian Navy Coin and Stamp The aluminum bronze coin in the Royal Australian Navy 1911 – 2011 Stamp and Coin Cover marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy. It comes with two official commemorative Australia Post stamps affixed to the presentation envelope. Learn More » |
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2011 Australian Koala Silver Coin – Gilded Edition The 2011 Australian Koala Silver Coin 1oz Gilded Edition is struck from 99.9% pure silver and the koala design features precision-applied 24-carat gilding. The reverse image depicts a mature koala and juvenile resting in the fork of a eucalyptus tree. Learn More » |
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2011 Royal Wedding 1oz Silver Proof Coin The 2011 Royal Wedding 1oz Silver Proof Coin, approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, features the happy couple, with smiles on their faces, realistically portrayed in color. The design also includes an intricately-detailed, sculpture of Westminster Abbey in the background. Learn More » |
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2011 Santa Maria Ship 1oz Silver Proof Coin The 2011 Santa Maria Ship 1oz Silver Proof Coin is one of five in the Ships That Changed The World coin series. It is made of 99.9% silver and its reverse depicts a representation of the Santa Maria in full sail, set against a colored globe map. Learn More » |
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Bush Babies: Koala Stamp and Coin Cover The reverse of the Australian Bush Babies – Koala Stamp and Coin Cover features a baby koala with open and alert eyes. The legal tender $1 coin is struck from aluminum bronze and comes with matching stamp. Learn More » |
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Famous Battles: Gallipoli 2011 1oz Silver Proof Coin The Famous Battles in Australian History – Gallipoli 2011 1oz Silver Proof Coin is the first in a 5 coin series. It shows a First World War military Australian soldier and a printed historical image of Anzac Cove with inscription GALLIPOLI 1915. Learn More » |
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The Mini Roo 2011 0.5g Gold Kangaroo Coin This delicate, button-sized release is perfect for anyone wanting to own an iconic Australian coin. Struck on the reverse of the Mini Roo 2011 0.5g Gold Kangaroo Coin is a kangaroo in a jumping pose. The proof quality coin is struck from 99.99% pure gold. Learn More » |
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Hawksbill Turtle Australian Sea Life II Silver Coin The Hawksbill Turtle Australian Sea Life II Silver Coin features a colored image of the brown and green turtle on the reverse side of the 1/2 oz silver proof coin. It comes in illustrated presentation packaging. Learn More » |
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2011 Dreaming 1/2oz Platinum Kookaburra Coin The 2011 Dreaming 1/2oz Platinum Kookaburra Coin depicts a unique interpretation of the kookaburra, a member of the kingfisher family who is known for its raucous laugh. The kookaburra can be found throughout Australia and is an integral part of Aboriginal legend. Learn More » |
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2011 Australian Gold Nugget 1oz Gold Proof Coin The 2011 Australian Gold Nugget Coin marks the 25th Anniversary of Australia’s Official Gold Coin Program. This milestone commemorative recreates the original Australian Nugget design created by Stuart Devlin AO CMG. Learn More » |
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2011 Rabbit Gold Proof 1oz Coin 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, and it is the fourth animal featured in the popular Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series. The reverse depicts a rabbit next to a cabbage and a pot with Chinese lettering. Learn More » |
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2011 Brisbane ANDA Coin Special Great Barrier Reef This 2011 Celebrate Australia – Great Barrier Reef ANDA Brisbane Coin Show Special captures the colored beauty of the reef’s tropical corals and includes a sea turtle on the 1 oz silver proof coin. Learn More » |
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The Young Collectors Black Bart Pirate $1 Coin is made of aluminum bronze and is the fourth in a five-coin series. Its reverse portrays Black Bart, a pirate ship, and ‘pieces of eight’ coinage. The design includes a representation of Black Bart’s famous diamond crucifix. Learn More » |
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Centenary of RMC Duntroon Stamp and Coin Cover The Perth Mint and Australia Post are celebrating 100 years of Duntroon, the Royal Military College of Australia, with this legal tender coin that features the Duntroon Badge on its reverse. The coin comes with a commemorative stamp and presentation envelope. Learn More » |
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2011 Killer Whale 1oz Silver Proof Coin Availability of the Australian Antarctic Territory Series Killer Whale 2011 1oz Silver Proof Coin won’t last long. Six others in the series sold out. This coin’s reverse depicts a dual design of a mature killer whale and calf in color and a struck design showing an adult leaping from an ocean of floating icebergs. Learn More » |
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Famous Naval Battles Silver Proof Coin Battle of Midway 1942 The Famous Naval Battles Silver Proof Coin Battle of Midway 1942 portrays USS Enterprise, a Yorktown class aircraft carrier. The design includes a colored depiction of a US dive-bomber above the Japanese aircraft carrier, the Akagi. Learn More » |
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2011 Dreaming – Kookaburra Gold Coin It is the final year in this 3 yr series. These proof 99.99% pure gold coins are being offered in several sizes and all feature a unique interpretation of the kookaburra by Darryl Bellotti. Learn More » |
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2010 Year of the Tiger Gold Coin – Longevity The Chinese Astrological Series 2010 Year of the Tiger Gold Coin ‘Longevity’ is struck in proof quality, weighs 1/5oz, and is made of 99.99% pure gold. The reverse depicts a caricature of a tiger and the Chinese character for ‘longevity’. Learn More » |
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1981 First Space Shuttle 1oz Silver Orbital Coin The 1981 First Space Shuttle 1oz Silver Orbital Coin is the final release of five in the Orbit & Beyond series. Its colored reverse portrays a montage of images symbolizing a Space Shuttle launching into space. The outer border "orbits" around the image of Earth. Learn More » |
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2011 Dreaming Tasmanian Devil Gold Coin These 2011 coins feature a unique Tasmanian Devil design by Darryl Bellotti, and this is the last year in the series. They are struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz, 1/10oz and 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. Learn More » |
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Centenary of Australian Commonwealth Bronze Coinage Silver Coin The Centenary of Australian Commonwealth Bronze Coinage 1911-2011 1oz Silver Proof Coin commemorates 100 years of Commonwealth coins. A portrayal of King George V and a montage of penny and halfpenny coins grace the reverse in full color. Learn More » |
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2010 Perth Mint Proof Australian Sovereign Featured on the reverse of the 2010 Perth Mint Proof Australian Sovereign is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. The design incorporates the words AUSTRALIA and SOVEREIGN, as well as The Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mintmark. Learn More » |
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2011 Dame Nellie Melba Stamp and Coin Cover Dame Nellie Melba was a famous opera soprano, Australia’s first international singing star. The coin’s reverse depicts a portrait of Dame Nellie Melba and includes the rhododendron flower, her personal emblem. Learn More » |
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The Wiggles and Characters 20th Birthday $1 Coin The coin’s reverse depicts a colored representation of The Wiggles band members and characters. The inscription reads CELEBRATING 20 YEARS and the dates 1991 – 2011. Learn More » |
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London 2012 Series – Mercury £25 Gold Proof Coin This £25 quarter-ounce gold coin features the athletic god, Mercury. Its reverse design links the modern day Olympic athlete with the skills and speed of the Roman god, Mercury. The London 2012 logo has been incorporated into the design. Learn More » |
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150th Anniversary of Anton Chekhov 1oz Silver Coin This coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in bullion quality. Its reverse depicts a colored image of the famous writer accompanied by the inscription ‘150th Anniversary Anton Chekhov 1860 – 2010’. Learn More » |
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2011 Australian Koala 1/10 oz Silver Coin This small koala coin makes the perfect gift. The 2011 reverse design is of an adult and young koala together resting in the fork of a eucalyptus tree. The coin is made of 1/10 oz pure silver and is struck in proof quality. Learn More » |
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Dame Nellie Melba 1oz Silver Proof Coin Dame Nellie Melba was an opera soprano who became one of the most famous vocalists of her age. This limited commemorative coin celebrates her life. Its reverse design has her stunning colored portrait. Learn More » |
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