2010 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin
February 11, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
For the third year in a row, the Perth Mint of Australia is offering a twist on its highly sought after koala silver coins. This one is in the form of its newly released 2010 Australian Gilded Koala Silver 1 oz. Coin. To create this unique coin, the Mint takes the same design as seen […]
2010 Burke & Wills Anniversary Silver Proof Coin
January 17, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Burke and Wills are not well-known names in most of the world, but in Australia they are legendary heroes on par with America’s Lewis and Clark. This is because the two men were responsible for leading the first expedition of european settlers across the Australian continent from south to north. To commemorate this triumphant, yet […]
2010 Pheidippides’ Marathon Anniversary Silver Coin
January 4, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The name Pheidippides probably does not mean much to most, but his story has led to a sport known to all. That is why The Perth Mint has released the high relief Pheidippides’ Marathon Run 2,500th Anniversary Silver Proof Coin.
1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Coin
December 14, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Famous Battles five coin series from The Perth Mint of Australia has proven to be extremely popular among collectors, with the first two already sold out. Closing out this collection, the Mint has released the one-ounce 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Proof coin.
Great River Journeys Silver Coin Set
November 30, 2009 by Silver Coins Today Staff · Leave a Comment
For those looking for a way to travel the world from the comfort of their coin collection, the Perth Mint has released a new five coin set allowing just that. Each colorized coin of the Great River Journeys Silver Proof Coin Set features a different river from around the globe.
Australian Lunar Silver 2010 Year of the Tiger Coins
November 22, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
Few objects relating to man can be traced back millennia, but the Chinese Lunar Calendar is one such example. Fine tuned through the years, the calendar has been linked to animals as a mnemonic aid in remembering the twelve cycles. The year 2010 is to be the Year of the Tiger. In recognition of this, […]
2010 Australian Centenary of Flight Silver Proof Coin Debuts
November 10, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Harry Houdini is a name almost synonymous with magic and stunt acts, but few are aware that he was also a pilot in the early days of aviation. In fact, he is attributed with being the first individual to obtain sustained flight in the country of Australia. That is why the Perth Mint has released […]