2016 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin in High Relief
April 25, 2016 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
One of nature’s largest bird of prey is featured on the Perth Mint’s 2016 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Silver Proof High Relief Coin. Each is composed of one ounce of 99.9% pure silver. Seen on the high relief reverse (tails side) is a single Wedge-Tailed Eagle perched on the branch of a tree.
2016-P Shawnee 5 Ounce Silver Coins for Collectors
February 24, 2016 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Shawnee National Forest of Illinois is honored on a five ounce silver coin debuting Thursday, February 25, 2016, from the United States Mint. The collector coin appears as the first 2016-dated release in the U.S. Mint’s program of America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins.
Perth Mint Offers 2016 Special Occasion Silver Coins
January 26, 2016 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Friendship, marriage and a baby are represented on three new silver coins now available from the Perth Mint of Australia. Each showcases colorful reverse designs to enhance their detail on the 99.9% pure silver issues. The coins are designed to be given as gifts for those special occasions encountered throughout the year.
2016 Australian Opal Lunar Monkey Silver Coin
January 19, 2016 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia has released a Year of the Monkey-themed coin that has opal, a composition of 99.9% pure silver, a collector proof quality, and a limited mintage. This silver coin’s reverse features an inner panel design of a monkey with a peach
2016 $20 T-Rex Silver Coin Sold at Face Value
January 11, 2016 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
One of the fiercest creatures known to have ever walked the earth is showcased on a new product from the Royal Canadian Mint with the debut of the 2016 $20 Tyrannosaurus Rex Silver Coin. The strike appears as the latest release in the Mint’s popular ‘Exchange $20 for $20’ program which features 99.99% pure silver […]
US Mint Gains Flexibility in Silver Coin Composition
December 28, 2015 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
A small change in the law could soon mean big changes for collector silver coins and sets produced by the United States Mint. The U.S. Mint is no longer required to strike dimes, quarters and half-dollars in a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Smooth Edges for Collector 2016 American Silver Eagles
December 14, 2015 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the first issue of American Silver Eagles. To acknowledge the event, Congress has dictated changes to the program for next year’s collectible versions. In commemoration of the anniversary, the proof and uncirculated editions will be struck with a smooth edge instead of the standard reeded style.