2012 Australian Map Shaped Kookaburra Silver Coin Available
June 4, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia is known around the world for its unique and innovative numismatic products. That fact is proven once again with the release of the 2012 Australian Map Shaped Kookaburra Silver Coin. As the name of the new release indicates, the silver coin actually comes in the shape of the Australian continent. […]
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship Featured on Silver Proof Coin
May 21, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia has issued the fifth and final silver coin in the Ships That Changed the World series. The Cutty Sark Silver Proof Coin is available now and continues the storied tale of the Cutty Sark which dates back over a century. Built in 1869, the clipper ship would start off in service to […]
Marilyn Monroe Depicted on Silver Proof Coin
May 11, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s legendary stars of the past with the release of a new silver proof coin. The 2012 Marilyn Monroe™ 1 oz Silver Proof Coin features a photographic image of the ‘blond bombshell’ on the reverse. Photographed by Milton H Greene © 2012 Joshua Greene Marilyn Monroe™; Rights […]
2012 Australian Koala 5 Ounce Silver Proof Coin Available
May 6, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
For the second time in two years, the Perth Mint has released a 5 ounce numismatic strike as part of the popular Koala silver coin series. The 2012 Australian Koala 5 Ounce Silver Proof Coin is available now directly from the Perth. Collectors eagerly obtained the 2011 version when it first appeared last year, leading to a […]
2012 Australian Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin
May 1, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Appearing as a new issue from the Perth Mint of Australia is the proof 2012 Australian Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin. The release marks the first time the Perth has chosen to offer a Kookaburra coin in high relief, although the series itself has a long history. Kookaburra silver coins were introduced by the Perth […]
2012 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin Available
April 30, 2012 by Silver Coins Today Staff · Leave a Comment
Koala silver coins always prove to be popular issues with collectors around the world and the newest release in the edition should add to the following. Available now from the Perth Mint of Australia is the 2012 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin struck from one ounce of 99.9% fine silver. This gilded coin showcases the same obverse […]
2012 Long Tan Silver Proof Coin Ends Australian Famous Battles Series
April 22, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia brings to a close the Famous Battles in Australian History Five-Coin Series with the release of the 2012 Long Tan Silver Proof Coin. All five silver coins from the program commemorate different famous battles with this newest release featuring a reverse design emblematic of the Battle of Long Tan fought in […]