2013 Koala Silver Bullion Coins Perth Mint Australia

The Perth Mint of Australia has unveiled the designs for the 2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins and announced the release date for the extremely popular bullion series.

The Perth Mint of Australia produces four different sized 2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins

Struck in four different sizes, the 2013 Koala coins will be available beginning on Monday, November 5, 2012.

The four different Koala Silver Bullion Coins include 1 kilo, 10 ounce, 1 ounce and 1/2 ounce. Each of these is struck from 99.9% pure silver and features an Australian government guarantee for weight and purity.

Coins of the Koala series are produced on a mint-to-order basis with no pre-determined mintage cap in place. Production of the coins will continue for twelve months with the final official mintage announced after minting ceases at the end of 2013.

Silver Koalas made their debut from the Perth Mint in 2007. They have been issued annually ever since and have become a popular bullion product not only for investors, but for collectors as well. Part of that popularity is attributed to the annually changing reverse designs.

2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins feature a reverse of an adult koala sitting in the fork of a tree. The detailed limbs of that tree can be seen in the design as well as some of the tree’s leaves. Reverse inscriptions on the design include "Australian Koala," "2013," "999 Silver" and the size of the specific coin. Also shown on the reverse is the Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mint mark.

These Koala Silver Bullion Coins are struck as legal tender of Australia under the Australian Currency Act of 1965. As such, the obverse contains the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Obverse inscriptions include "Elizabeth II," "Australia" and the face value of the coin, "30 Dollars," "10 Dollars," "1 Dollar" or "50 Cents."

All bullion coins from the Perth Mint are presented in protective acrylic capsules to help preserve the finish.

Specifications of 2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins

Size	1 Kilo	10 oz	1 oz	1/2 oz
Silver Content (Troy oz)	32.151 Troy oz	10 Troy oz	1 Troy oz	.5 Troy oz
Face Value (AUD)	$30	$10	$1	$.50
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	1,001.002	311.347	31.135	15.573
Maximum Diameter (mm)	100.60	75.60	40.60	36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	14.60	8.70	4.00	2.30

About the Perth Mint

The Royal Mint of England established the Perth Mint as a branch facility in 1899 to refine and strike gold recovered from nearby deposits. Ownership was transferred to the State Government of Western Australia in 1970. Today the Perth is responsible for the Australian Federal Government’s Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Program in addition to striking some of the most unique numismatic coins in the world.

2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

At Noon (Eastern), today, September 24, 2012, the United States Mint began selling the 2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.

Like other currently available strikes of the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coin™ series, the new release is being sold for $204.95, plus the Mint’s standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 per order.


Shown on the reverse of the Hawaii Volcanoes silver coin is a design emblematic of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the same basic design that is also seen on the reverse of the Hawaii Volcanoes quarter, which was released into circulation on August 27, 2012.,

America the Beautiful silver coins debuted with five 2010-dated strikes. They are issued as the numismatic versions of the Mint’s America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins which also take their designs originally from the associated quarter series. However, unlike the bullion coins which are struck for investors and sold through the Mint’s network of authorized purchasers, these uncirculated coins are struck for collectors and initially sold directly to the public by the U.S. Mint.

Hawaii Volcanoes Coin Designs and Specifications

Strikes of the America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coin series are each composed of five ounces of .999 fine silver. They have the extremely large diameter of three inches, just like the associated bullion coins.

This coin’s reverse depicts an image of an eruption occurring from the east rift of Kilauea Volcano. Designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles L. Vickers, the reverse also includes the inscriptions of HAWAII VOLCANOES, HAWAII, 2012 and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

The obverse of the strike contains the same portrait of George Washington as seen on all America the Beautiful related coins, including the quarters, the bullion coins and these uncirculated coins. The portrait was originally designed by John Flanagan and has been featured (with minor variations) on quarter dollars since 1932. Obverse inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and QUARTER DOLLAR.

A ‘P’ mintmark indicating the coin was struck at the U.S. Mint’s facility in Philadelphia is also found on the obverse. Of note, the associated bullion coins do not carry the mintmark despite the fact that they are also struck in Philadelphia.

As both the obverse and reverse inscriptions are identical to the Hawaii Volcanoes quarter, an edge inscription is used to indicated the silver coin’s weight and fineness. This inscription reads .999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE.

Current Sales, Mintages and Order Information

Maximum mintage for the new release is listed by the U.S. Mint as 25,000. This is the same mintage cap in place on the preceding three 2012-dated releases of the series. In contrast, the 2010-dated strikes had mintage limits of 27,000 per coin and last year’s 2011 America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coins had mintage caps in place of 35,000.

Not including the newest release, eight 2011 and 2012-dated America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coins are still being sold by the U.S. Mint. The latest sales figures for these coins are offered below:

Sales of ATB 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
2011-P Gettysburg National Military Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	23,419
2011-P Glacier National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	19,564
2011-P Olympic National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	17,139
2011-P Vicksburg National Military Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	17,276
2011-P Chickasaw National Recreation Area 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	15,545
2012-P El Yunque National Forest 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	13,580
2012-P Chaco Culture National Historical Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	10,718
2012-P Acadia National Historical Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	10,160

Orders for the new release may be made directly from the U.S. Mint via the online product page or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). There are no household ordering limits.
Each coin is encapsulated, placed in a protective outer box, and shipped with a U.S. Mint Certificate of Authenticity.

Upcoming 2012 5 Ounce Silver Coins

Only one more release is scheduled as part of the 2012 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin series. According to the U.S. Mint, the 2012-P Denali National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin will be released on November 5, 2012.

$20 Fine Silver Commemorative Coin - Magical Reindeer (2012)

Bring the holidays home with this magical reindeer coin. The perfect gift for all your loved ones.

Top reasons to buy this coin today:

• Fine silver (99.99% pure)
• The most affordable silver coin we currently offer
• Strict limit of three coins per household
• No GST/HST/PST*

• The previous five coins in this series have sold out rapidly 

Specifications

• Mintage 250000
• Composition fine silver (99.99% pure)
• Finish specimen
• Weight (g) 7.96
• Diameter (mm)27
• Edge serrated
• Certificate not serialized
• Face value 20 dollars
• Artist Virginia Boulay (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Anne Geddes 1oz Silver Coin Girl and Boy Set - Niue Legal Tender - NZ Mint

Metal: 999 Silver / Coloured
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.7mm
Edge Milled: Plain
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2012
Mintage: 5000

About the Coin

New Zealand Mint is delighted to introduce the first ever Anne Geddes legal tender coins. Anne Geddes produces world-renowned, unique and emotive baby photography which has made her a household name. Her award winning and inspiring photography has been published in 83 countries and her books have sold over 18 million copies worldwide.

The coin is fine .999 Silver and limited to 5,000 coins.


Reverse Design

The coin feature an image of a baby sleeping on a peony bud.


Obverse Design

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and Niue Islands, along with the year of issue (2012) and the denomination of $2.


Packaging

The coin is presented in a silver keepsake jewellery box. The coin is placed next to a little silver plated bracelet, set in a removable tray so that the babies first 'keepsakes' can be stored in a safe place. A certificate of authenticity comes with each coin.

Muhammad Ali™ 70th Birthday One Ounce Silver Coin Fiji $2 Legal Tender NZ Mint

He is the greatest boxer of all time and now the New Zealand Mint is celebrating the 70th birthday of Muhammad Ali™by releasing a limited edition, legal tender, collectible coin in his honor.

Metal: 1oz Fine Silver .999
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.7mm
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2012
Mintage: 7,500

Reverse Design

The 1oz 999 Silver coin depicts an iconic image of Ali with his trademark red boxing gloves. The coin also includes the official 70th anniversary logo.

Obverse Design

The obverse of the coin features The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the commonwealth of Fiji.

Limited Mintage

Each coin is struck from 1oz of fine silver. No more than 7,500 of this coin will be issued by the New Zealand Mint. The coins are legal tender of Fiji.

Packaging

The silver coin will be displayed sitting alongside a miniature boxing glove, encased in a Perspex box.

Authenticity

Each Muhammad Ali™set comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity issued by New Zealand Mint. The certificate also details Ali’s sporting career and displays iconic imagery of the sporting great.

2013 Royal Canadian Mint Silver and Gold Lunar Snake $5 Legal Tender Coin

The design on the left (round) will come in a one ounce silver proof version with a maximum mintage of 28,888 coins (CAD$98.88), as well as a half ounce silver specimen version with a higher mintage of 88,888 coins (CAD$39.95).

The design on the right (lotus shaped coin) weighs 26.7g (.858oz ASW) with a diameter of 38mm. The maximum mintage is 28,888 coins (CAD$98.88).

A Gold design will also be available:

2013 Lunar Snake Designs from Royal Canadian Mint (Silver)

Two different 2013 Year of the Snake Gold Coins will be released. The pictured coin is the 1/10oz gold coin (specimen finish) which will have a maximum mintage of 18,888 coins (CAD$229.95) and a proof version featuring the same design will also available. The proof will be struck in 18 karat gold (75% gold / 25% silver) weighing 11.84g and will have a maximum mintage of 2,500 coins (CAD$688.88).

Orders will open to the general public from the 28th of August, with orders already currently open for Master's Club Members. The Royal Canadian Mint website: http://www.mint.ca/

2013 Kangaroo Carded $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin RAM silver Auastralia

Kangaroo Series - Explorers' First Sightings

Stubbs' portrait is one of the first non-indigenous artist impressions of the kangaroo. Botanist Joseph Banks brought a specimen of the unusual creature back to England after the HMS Endeavour’s first Pacific voyage, and commissioned Stubbs to paint its likeness.
 
The kangaroo has remained an object of fascination to all visitors to Australia, and has become synonymous with our great land.

These coins, bearing the iconic Stubbs' portrait, will be available in three varieties. Given the popularity of this series, you need to be quick to secure them for your collection! As the $10 gold proof mintage is only 1500, there is a limit of two per customer.

Denomination	$1
Metal	99.9% Ag
Mass	1 Troy Oz
Diameter	40.00mm
Finish	Frosted Uncirculated
Mintage	20,000
Designer	A. Baggio

Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Silver Proof Coins at The Perth Mint

In 2013, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar II Silver Proof Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘snake’ years.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar snake include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.  Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, graceful, independent, analytical and charming.

For the first time, and by collector demand, The Perth Mint is also introducing the new format of an individual 1/2oz silver coin.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

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

Stunning Snake Reverse Designs

The reverse of each coin depicts a representation of a snake curled around a tree branch. The Chinese character for ‘snake’ and the inscription "Year of the Snake" also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

New 1/2oz Format

For the first time ever this design is now available in a 1/2oz format.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Extremely Limited Mintages

No more than 8,000 1/2oz coins, 5,000 1oz coins, 500 kilo coins and 1,000 three-coin sets will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin and set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stylish Presentation

Australian Lunar silver proof coins are housed in stylish black and red display cases. Each case is presented in a superbly illustrated shipper.

Technical Specifications

	1 kilo	2oz	1oz	1/2oz
Silver Content (Troy oz)	32.151	2	1	0.5
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	30	2	1	0.50
Fineness (% purity)	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	1003.002	62.270	31.135	15.573
Maximum Diameter (mm)	100.60	55.60	45.60	36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	14.60	3.60	2.60	2.30

Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo 2013 1/2 oz 999 Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint Australia

This brand new coin program is inspired by the birds that inhabit the continent of Australia. Because of the nation’s island status, many of these species are unique and breathtakingly beautiful.

 

PROOF QUALITY 99.9% PURE SILVER

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% silver in proof quality.

 

MAGNIFICENT COLOURED REVERSE DESIGN

The coin’s reverse portrays a Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo in colour perched on a struck wooden log. As well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the design also includes representations of Australian vegetation.

 

LIMITED MINTAGE

The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these coins.

 

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 2012 year-date.

 

NUMBERED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

 

STUNNING ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION PACKAGING

The coin is housed in a classic display case with a delicately coloured, illustrated shipper.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Magnificent Coloured Reverse Design

Limited Mintage – 10,000

Australian Legal Tender

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging

Brilliant New Coin Series 

Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Gold Proof Coin - Perth Mint Gold

Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

Stunning Snake Reverse Designs

Australian Legal Tender

Extremely Limited Mintages

Numbered Certificates of Authenticity

Elegant Presentation

Great Gift Ideas

In 2013, the spectacular and popular Australian Lunar II Gold Proof Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘snake’ years.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar snake include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, graceful, independent, analytical and charming.

The 2013 gold releases are available as individual 1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz coins, or in a stunning three-coin set comprising all three issues.

Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

Stunning Snake Reverse Designs

The reverse of each coin depicts a representation of a snake with bamboo, signifying good health, wisdom and prosperity. The Chinese character for ‘snake’ and the inscription "Year of the Snake" also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Extremely Limited Mintages

No more than 3,000 1oz coins, 5,000 1/4oz coins, 5,000 1/10oz coins and 3,000 three-coin sets will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin and set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Elegant Presentation

Australian Lunar gold proof coins are housed in elegant oval-shaped display cases featuring a granite-effect base and a glossy timber-effect lid. Each case comes in an illustrated shipper.

Great Gift Ideas

As well as appealing to gold proof coin collectors, these outstanding releases also make great gifts for people born in any year ruled by the Chinese lunar snake.

2013 Silver Kookaburra Bullion Coins Available Now - 1oz 1 Million

The Perth Mint of Australia unveiled the 2013 design and release date of one of its most popular annual bullion products. Beginning Monday, September 3, 2012, three sizes of the 2013 Australian Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coin series will become available.

On the reverse of the newest silver issues are two young kookaburras sitting on a tree branch above flowering foliage. Inscriptions atop the artwork include AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA and below it are 2013, the corresponding coin size, and 999 SILVER. The Perth Mint’s mint mark, P, is to one side of the design.

2013 Australian Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coins come in three sizes. All feature the same reverse design. Shown in the image above is the one-ounce size.

As with all Australian legal tender coinage, the obverse design has Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and inscriptions that include the face value of the coin, ELIZABETH II and AUSTRALIA.

Investors and collectors alike may purchase the $30 denomination one kilo coin, the $10 ten ounce coin, or the $1 one ounce 2013 Kookaburra silver bullion coins with the assurance that all three are composed of 99.9% pure silver with weights and purities guaranteed by the Government of Western Australia.

The sizes are the same since 2010, but the 2013 one ounce coin is limited to 1,000,000 while the one kilo and ten ounce coins will be minted to meet demand. Previously, mintages for the one ounce size was limited to 300,000 in 2010 but was raised to 500,000 for the 2011 and 2012 issues.

Kookaburras first appeared in The Perth Mint’s silver bullion coin series in 1990 and were well received. Kookaburras are iconic Australian bush birds known for their cry that almost sounds like human laughter. When The Perth Mint introduced the series, the policy of rotating new designs annually was put into place and a fan following developed soon after.

Below is a table of mintages for past one-ounce issues in the series prior to this years remintings.

 

Mintages of 1 Oz. 1990 – 2012 Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coins

YEAR	MINTAGES	YEAR	MINTAGES
1990	300,000	2002	81,160
1991	283,766	2003	93,596
1992	198,356	2004	79,732
1993	180,473	2005	84,448
1994	164,327	2006	76,943
1995	134,535	2007	202,506
1996	146,642	2008	300,000
1997	149,219	2009	300,000
1998	92,902	2010	300,000
1999	104,433	2011	500,000
2000	99,388	2012	500,000
2001	164,480	2013	TBA

The above mintages were last updated by the Perth Mint on April 13, 2012.

2013 Kangaroo Series 20th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof $1 Royal Australian Mint

An exciting and unexpected addition to the collector calendar in 2013, the Royal Australian Mint has just announced the release of a special 20th anniversary edition of the traditional Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof Coin!

A fine way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the long-running, ever-popular Silver Kangaroo Series, the broad, imposing 40mm flan of this exclusive Australian legal tender release carries the design employed for the very first Silver Kangaroo $1 – unveiled in 1993. A brilliant initiative on the part of the Royal Australian Mint, the use of the original design is sure to spark significant interest across the globe – in part because this commanding Bounding Kangaroo motif has never before been struck to Proof quality!

Apart from the spellbinding quality of the Proof strike, the .999 fine purity of the silver and the stunning original design, this inspiring 40mm diameter coin is perhaps most notable for the astonishingly small mintage. Seemingly a dramatic underestimation of demand, the RAM has set the worldwide mintage at a mere 5,000 coins!

An essential acquisition for any Silver Kangaroo collector, each official Australian legal tender coin is housed in an official Royal Australian Mint case, accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

2013 Kangaroo $100 20th Anniversary 1oz Gold Proof - RAM Gold

Issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the long-running, ever-popular Silver Kangaroo Program, this magnificent collector coin is distinguished by a Bounding Kangaroo design – the very same deign featured on the very first coin of the 1993-2013 Kangaroo Series! Beautifully accommodated by the broad, crown-sized 40mm diameter flan, this iconic Australian motif looks simply sensational struck to the highest Proof quality from the world’s favourite precious metal.

One of very few 1oz Gold Proofs issued by the RAM in recent years, and the first time that the RAM has struck a 1oz Gold Proof Kangaroo coin, this one-off 1oz gold Australian legal tender issue is guaranteed to create frenzied demand. In light of the anticipated demand, it is a significant shock that the Royal Australian Mint has set the mintage so low. Ensuring a mad scramble amongst collectors, the tiny 500-coin mintage will be totally inadequate to sate the hunger of a market ravenous for large gold Proof issues.

Able to secure only a tiny allocation of coins from this astonishingly low worldwide mintage – each beautifully presented within the plush confines of a lavish, official Royal Australian Mint case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Comprising a full troy ounce of pure, prestigious .9999 gold, and measuring an imposing 40mm in diameter, this exquisite Australian legal tender kangaroo coin from the Royal Australian Mint is perhaps most notable for the tiny mintage. Just 500 coins have been struck for the entire global market! 

Issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the long-running, ever-popular Silver Kangaroo Program, this magnificent collector coin is distinguished by a Bounding Kangaroo design – the very same deign featured on the very first coin of the 1993-2013 Kangaroo Series! Beautifully accommodated by the broad, crown-sized 40mm diameter flan, this iconic Australian motif looks simply sensational struck to the highest Proof quality from the world’s favourite precious metal.

One of very few 1oz Gold Proofs issued by the RAM in recent years, and the first time that the RAM has struck a 1oz Gold Proof Kangaroo coin, this one-off 1oz gold Australian legal tender issue is guaranteed to create frenzied demand. In light of the anticipated demand, it is a significant shock that the Royal Australian Mint has set the mintage so low. Ensuring a mad scramble amongst collectors, the tiny 500-coin mintage will be totally inadequate to sate the hunger of a market ravenous for large gold Proof issues.

Able to secure only a tiny allocation of coins from this astonishingly low worldwide mintage – each beautifully presented within the plush confines of a lavish, official Royal Australian Mint case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

2013 $1 Australian Saltwater Crocodile - Bindi 1oz Carded Silver BUNC

Produced by the Royal Australian Mint in coalition with Australia Zoo, established by world-renowned conservationist, the late Steve Irwin, this sparkling new Australian legal release will enhance any world crown collection. 

Distinguished by a striking design upon its broad 40mm diameter flan, this dramatic .999 fine silver Frosted Uncirculated coin portrays ‘Bindi’ – a resident of Australia Zoo and Steve Irwin’s favourite crocodile, named after his daughter. 

An official Australian legal tender issue, crafted from a troy ounce of pure .999 silver, the Uncirculated 2013 $1 Bindi Saltwater Crocodile is strictly limited to a worldwide mintage of just 10,000 – each presented in an official Royal Australian Mint pack.