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