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 […]
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.