Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Keiser Ethical One Ounce Silver 999 Round


Keiser Ethical Silver (KES) present a unique opportunity to purchase fine .999-pure recycled silver one-ounce rounds.

The name "Keiser" refers to Max Keiser, a world-famous TV presenter, radio host, entrepreneur, broadcaster and journalist, and financial commentator. He hosts Keiser Report, a financial program broadcast on RT (Russia Today).

Max Keiser is famous for his promotion of silver as an investment and as a form of protection against the debasement of fiat currencies.

The obverse features a detailed image of a bank vault surrounded by Max Keiser's slogan "GLOBAL INSURRECTION AGAINST BANKER OCCUPATION." The reverse bears the recycling symbol surrounding the globe.

Monday, January 28, 2013

2013 $1 Silver Proof Coin – Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump “C” Mintmark

Holey Dollar and Dump

To commemorate 200 years of a nation’s first official currency, the Royal Australian Mint’s 2013 mintmark and privy mark coin program will feature a replica of the Holey Dollar and Dump as the basis of design

The Holey Dollar and Dump were introduced to stamp out the corrupt rum trade and provide the first official currency for the fledgling colony of New South Wales. In 1812, Governor Lachlan Macquarie arranged for a special shipment of 40 000 Spanish dollars to arrive in Australia and set pardoned forger William Henshall to work fashioning the new currency.

Henshall was able to develop his own minting technology with the limited resources of the colony at the time and he marked his work by placing the initial ‘H’ on some of the dies produced. Now rare and valuable, the original coins were in circulation between 1813 and 1829.

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Technical Specifications:
 
 Denotation Metal Diameter Mass Finish Mintage
$1 Ag 25.00mm 11.66g Proof 12,500

Australian Koala 2013 One Ounce Silver Gilded Edition – Perth Mint

Australian Koala 2013 One Ounce Silver Gilded Gold Coin

Australian Koala 2012 Gold Proof features:
  • Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
  • Simply Stunning 2012 Koala Design
  • Limited Mintages
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  • Presentation Packaging

New Reverse Design

Gilded in 24-carat gold, this adult koala is depicted sitting in a eucalyptus tree, the primary dwelling for this iconic Australian animal. The reverse design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

24-Carat Gilding

The koala design features precision-applied 24-carat gilding, a spectacular numismatic treatment creating wonderful visual appeal.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

Australian Legal Tender

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 and the monetary denomination.

Extremely Limited Issue

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these Australian Koala 2013 1oz Silver Gilded Editions in this packaging, from a maximum coin mintage of 10,000.

Presentation Packaging

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The coin is packaged in a presentation case and shipper and with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications:

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00
Maximum Mintage 10,000
Designer Tom Vaughan

Read more at http://australiasilver.com/australian-koala-2013-one-ounce-silver-gilded-edition-perth-mint/#g4XkszGMFKUcPRcQ.99

Saturday, January 19, 2013

TRANSFORMERS One Ounce 999 Silver Two Coin Set - New Zealand Mint





About the Design:
'More that meets the eye'
New Zealand Mint is thrilled to launch one of the world’s most successful toy franchises as a legal tender coin set. 
With their ability to change in a moment from a car, airplane, truck, camera or stereo into a giant extraterrestrial robot, the TRANSFORMERS capture the imagination of both young and young at heart. This two coin set is beautiful presented in a TRANSFORMERS themed display cube.  Get your set today, and transform your collection.
Reverse Design:
Each coin dramatically depicts Optimus Prime and Megatron in high quality colour. These are set against an engraved relief background along with the iconic TRANSFORMERS logo.
Obverse Design:
Each coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Packaging:
The coins are presented in a TRANSFORMERS themed display cube featuring silver embossed Decepticon and Autobot insignias.
TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro & are used with permission. © 2012 Hasbro. Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications:
Metal.999 Silver
FinishProof
Diameter40.7 mm
EdgeMilled
Denomination$2
Year of Issue2013
Mintage5,000

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Giant Coconut Crab 1oz Silver - Pitcairn Islands Legal Tender Coin

Giant Coconut Crab 




1oz Silver This 2013 coin features a coloured image of the Giant Coconut Crab printed on the finely engraved silver background of a beach. Each coin is presented in a delightful coconut shaped case scented with a distinctive coconut oil fragrance.

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Giant Coconut Crab, also known as the robber crab or palm thief, is a species of terrestrial hermit crab and largest land-living arthropod in the world.

Found on islands across the Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific Ocean, the species is widely reported to climb trees to pick coconuts, which it then opens to eat.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

2013 Silver Britannia Ounce Ounce Coin - Great Britain


While silver Britannia has always offered beauty and reliability it now also gives you 0.999 purity. The legendary figure of Britannia has symbolised Britain’s strength and integrity on coinage since Roman times.

Little wonder then that the silver Britannia, with such a depth of history behind it, has been a popular choice with bullion investors ever since its introduction in 1997.

This new specification combined with its tradition and integrity gives new life for today’s investment customer.

The 2013 Britannia Silver Bullion coin contains one ounce of 0.999 fine silver and measures an impressive 38.61mm in diameter. Coins are designed for mass storage and safe transit with new tube packaging from November 2012 providing exceptional convenience for all silver bullion coin buyers.

The Design – Britannia: An Enduring Icon of Britain

The 2013 UK Britannia Silver Bullion coin features Philip Nathan’s original, breathtaking portrait of Britannia framed in a crenellated border unique to Britannia coins. The figure of Britannia has long been a symbol of British national pride. This classic design is instantly recognised across the world as a timeless image of strength, grace and protection.

The obverse of each 2013 Britannia Silver Bullion coin bears the current portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.

Mintages

The 2013 UK Britannia Silver Bullion Coin has an unlimited mintage.

Presentation & Packaging

Coins are designed for mass storage with new tube packaging from November 2012 providing exceptional convenience for all silver bullion coin buyers. Silver Britannias are packaged with 20 coins per tube, 25 tubes per box.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Australian Holey Dollar and Dump 200th Anniversary 2013 Silver Proof Coin Set


As the first coins struck in New South Wales, the Holey Dollar and Dump hold an unequalled place in Australian numismatic history.

Originally purchased by the British Government, 40,000 Spanish dollars had their centres removed in 1813 as a short-term solution to the colony’s currency crisis. The outer ring (Holey Dollar) and centre (Dump) were counter-stamped with the name of the colony and their new monetary values, five shillings and fifteen pence, respectively.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Australian Holey Dollar and Dump, The Perth Mint has released this commemorative two-coin set.

Original Holey Dollar and Dump Reverse Design


The reverse of the Holey Dollar replicates an original dollar, including the outer inscription, DEI GRATIA 1788 CAROLUS III, with the inner rim inscription reading NEW SOUTH WALES 1813.
The reverse of the Dump replicates an original dump, depicting a crown and the inscription NSW 1813.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver


Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Extremely Limited Mintage


The Perth Mint will release no more than 4,000 of these 200th Anniversary of the Australian Holey Dollar and Dump 2013 Silver Proof Coin Sets.

Australian Legal Tender


Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin’s obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2013 year-date and the monetary denomination.

Presentation Packaging


Each coin is presented in a display case with illustrated shipper and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

200th Anniversary of the Australian Holey Dollar and Dump 2013 Silver Proof Coin Set at The Perth Mint, featuring:
  • Original Holey Dollar And Dump Reverse Designs
  • Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
  • Extremely Limited Mintage – 4,000
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • Presentation Packaging