Last Chance for 2009 Year Sets ~ First in for 2010!
Spectacular Silver Stars from The Perth Mint! 1909 - 1910 Australian Florin Centenary Collection ~ Extremely Limited Mintage of 1,880 sets! ~ A Superb Commemorative
2010 150th Anniversary of Burke and Wills 2-Coin Year Sets ~ Limited New Release!
2010 6-Coin Year Sets ~ Proof or Uncirculated For over forty years Australia’s standard circulating coin designs havestood the test of time. Each of these coins is presented in the 2010 6-Coin Year Sets. The proof coins displayed are produced through a meticulous process of polishing, pressing and individual inspection.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of this epic journey, this 2010 two-coin year set marks the start and end of the 2800km expedition; with both explorers and the iconic ‘dig’ tree portrayed.
Fascinating sets sure to embellish any treasured collection.
A fascinating and limited commemorative of Australian icons!
2010 Proof Year Set
2010 Uncirculated Year Set
6-coin set ~ 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2
Price:
$120.00 set
Official Mint Release Price
6-coin set ~ 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2
Royal Aust. Mint
Price:
2010 Proof Year Set
2-coin set - Unique 20c and $1 coins
$30.00 set
Price:
Official Mint Release Price
$45.00 set
Official Mint Release Price
2010 Uncirculated Year Set
2-coin set - Unique 20c and $1 coins
Royal Aust. Mint
Price:
$15.00 set
Official Mint Release Price
The 2010 $1 Ned Kelly Silver Proof Collection forms an outstanding tribute to one of Australia’s most famous historical figures. This spectacular collection coincides with the 130th anniversary of the conclusion of Ned Kelly’s short life ~ ending on the gallows at Melbourne Gaol in 1880. Depicting the £8,000 reward notice issued in February 1879, his world-famous coat of armor, the Glenrowan siege and Ned’s execution respectively, the four coins unite to form a unique chronicle of the last months of Ned’s reign as Australia’s most wanted outlaw! Complete with a FREE limited edition Ned Kelly Print (worth $29.95), this memorable presentation is defined by a tiny world-wide limited edition of just 1,880 sets.
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An Iconic Collection Strictly Limited to 1,880!
This collection will soon be as hard to hunt down as the legendary bushranger himself ~ Only 1,880 Minted! Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper
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The Perth Mint
Price:
$359.00 set
Official Mint Release Price
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2010 or 2009 6-Coin Baby Proof Year Set Includes Large 40mm Token Medallion
$120.00 set
2010 or 2009 6-Coin Baby Unc Year Set Includes Unique $1 Coin and Medallion
$35.00 set
Price: RAM Housed in Presentation Case
Price: RAM Housed in Presentation Card
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2010 or 2009 6-Coin Wedding Year Set Includes Engraving Pewter Plate
2010 Proof:
1909 - 1910 Australian Florin Centenary Collection ~ Extremely Limited Mintage of 1,000 sets! ~ A Stunning Collection
2009 Unc: RAM Housed in Presentation Case
$120.00 set
$95.00 set
Commemorating the centenary of the creation of the first Australian coinage, this set honours the original 1910 Coat of Arms Florin, as well as the type that came so agonisingly close to selection as part of Australia’s first national currency ~ the Map of Australia 1909 Florin.
2009 IYA 6-Coin Proof Year Set Includes Unique $1 Coin
2009 IYA 6-Coin Unc Year Set Includes Unique 20c Coin
$115.00 set
RAM
Price: Housed in Presentation Case
2009 IYA 2-Coin Proof Year Set Includes Unique 20c Coin
$30.00 set
RAM
Price: Housed in Presentation Card
2009 IYA 2-Coin Unc Year Set Includes Unique $1 Coin
$45.00 set
RAM
Price: Housed in Presentation Case
$15.00 set
RAM
Price: Housed in Presentation Card
Rare 1852 Adelaide Five Pound Proof Superb Replica Gold Plated Key Ring ~ Only 50 Souvenirs Available! The Adelaide Five Pound Proof coin is one of Australia’s most prized and valuable gold coins of which only two examples are known in private hands. These replica gold plated key rings make for a stunning collector’s item. { Actual Size }
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Approved by the Treasury, with the dies prepared by the Royal Mint, the 1909 Pattern seemed destined to be Australia’s first florin type. When Australia’s new coinage was unveiled in 1910, however, the florin featured the Australian Coat of Arms, with the Map of Australia design replaced at the request of the Governor-General.
A fitting and limited tribute to a classic Aussie icon! Price: $20.00 ea
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Comprising a Silver Proof tribute to both the 1909 and 1910 florins, as well as an actual-size replica of each coin, this exclusive release forms a lasting keepsake of a key milestone in Australian history. A rich fusion of quality, value and innovation ~ extremely limited with only 1,000 available worldwide! Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper
Strictly Limited Mintage of 1,000!
The Perth Mint
Price:
$179.00 set
Official Mint Release Price
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Limited Mintage Year of the Tiger Lunar Series
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2010 Year of the Tiger Lunar Series II Typeset Collection ~ Four Brilliant Silver Coins Extremely Limited Mintage of 1,500!
2009 ‘Famous Battles in History’ Battle of Gettysburg 1oz $1 Silver Proof ~ Final Release in a Highly Popular Series, Only 5,000 Minted!
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, this 2010 Typeset Collection from the annual Australia Lunar Silver Coins Series II is a prestigious and exceptionally limited offering from The Perth Mint. This collection demonstrates a stunning range of popular numismatic treatments sought-after by many collectors and gift buyers.
The fifth and final release in the immensely popular ‘Famous Battles in History’ Series; The Battle of Gettysburg is set to be a surefire sell-out!
Embodying the courage and competitiveness of a natural leader, the tiger is said to influence the lives of those born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010. Each coin depicts a resting Tiger in four superb finishes ~ Silver Proof and Specimen, Gilded and Coloured. As well as the inscription ‘Year of the Tiger’ and the Chinese character for ‘Tiger’, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark also appears on the coin’s reverse.
An Exceptional Collection with a Strictly Limited Mintage of 1,500!
Elaborate Silver Proofs a True Collector’s Treasure!
Marking the historic turning point in the American Civil War where Union forces, under the command of General George Meade, repulsed the Confederate Army led by General Robert E Lee. Four and a half months later, President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the greatest addresses in American history on the Gettysburg field, where more than 7,600 troops had died.
With previous releases selling fast, if not already sold out, this powerful final series release is highly soughtafter and strictly limited with only 5,000 minted!
Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper
Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper
Price:
$280.00 set
The Perth Mint
Official Mint Release Price
Price:
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2010 Great River Journeys 1oz $1 Silver Proof Five-Coin Set ~ Flood of Interest Expected Extremely Limited Mintage of 1,500! Great rivers are celebrated through art, song and literature as iconic symbols of countries and continents; containing both remarkable architecture and spectacular scenery. Drawing on these ideas for inspiration, The Perth Mint created this coloured coin set celebrating five of the greatest river journeys the world has to offer. This extremely limited five-coin set portrays:
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2010 Year of the Tiger Lunar Series II 1oz $1 Gilded Silver Proof
2010 Year of the Tiger Lunar Series II 1oz $1 Coloured Silver Proof
The third of 12 gilded lunar designs, this stunning Gilded $1 1oz Silver Proof celebrates 2010 as the Year of the Tiger. A superb gift or collectable, this coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality and portrays a tiger gilded in 24-carat gold.
With only 3,800 Coloured Silver Proofs available in Australia (from a worldwide mintage of 170,000), this spectacular coin is the third of 12 coloured lunar designs. The reverse design depicts a bright and eye-catching image of a tiger lying on the ground.
The Rhine ~ a scenic view near Bacharach, Germany where Burg Stahleck castle stands commanding the river. The Volga ~ Europe’s longest river with the distinct roofline of the religiously significant Tolga Monastery. The Yangtze ~ Asia’s longest river, and third longest worldwide, depicting a bamboo sailing raft passing by. The Mississippi ~ one of the busiest commercial waterways, featuring the Greater New Orleans Bridge. The Nile ~ the longest river in the world (4000+ miles) with the colossal Temple of Luxor and sailing boats.
A stunning release with numbered Certificate of Authenticity!
This visually pleasing and limited release is an ideal gift!
An extremely limited and colourful release set to sail!
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Previous Releases
$89.50 ea
Official Mint Release Price
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This Final Release is a Sure Sell-Out!
The coin’s reverse portrays a Union soldier and a cannon, supported with a coloured representation on the final day’s battle between Union and Confederacy troops.
This magnificent, extremely limited Year of the Tiger set is destined to be an endangered issue!
The Perth Mint
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Price:
$79.50 ea
Official Mint Release Price
Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper The Perth Mint
Price:
$75.00 ea
Official Mint Release Price
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An Exciting New Release Set with a Strictly Limited Mintage of 1,500!
Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper The Perth Mint
Price:
$447.50 set
Official Mint Release Price
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Celebrate History with these Striking Showpieces! 2010 Pheidippides’ Marathon Run 2,500th Anniv. 1oz $1 Silver Proof ~ Only 5,000 Minted! According to tradition, this year marks the 2,500th anniversary of Pheidippides’ 25-mile run to Athens with news of the Greek army’s historic triumph at the Battle of Marathon. His remarkable achievement inspired the introduction of Olympic marathon running in 1896. The coin’s high-relief reverse portrays his arrival where he proclaimed victory over Persia with the word ‘nenikhkamen’. A limited and awe-inspiring proof in stunning high-relief! des Inclu red e b m Nu of ficate y i t r e C t i c i t en Auth
Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper The Perth Mint
Price:
$95.00 ea
Official Mint Release Price
Get In Early with these Brilliant New 2010 Releases! 2010 Australian Sea Life Series The Reef Leafy Sea Dragon 1/2oz 50c Silver Proof ~ Second Series Release, Only 10,000 Minted!
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Australian waters host some of the most famous reef systems in the world; from spectacular tropical corals to towering forests of kelp, these dynamic environments are teaming with aquatic life. Celebrating the extraordinary array of Australian marine wildlife, this popular five-coin series now introduces the Leafy Sea Dragon. Portrayed on the coin’s reverse is this beautiful fish with leaf-like appendages for camouflage and the remarkable ability for males to incubate developed eggs under his tail. Between 30 - 40cm in length, Leafy Sea Dragons are endemic to temperate water around southern Australia. This release, along with the Lionfish, in 2010 shall see the addition of the Clownfish, Seahorse and Moray Eel silver proofs to form the complete ‘The Reef ’ five-coin series.
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To promote interest in aviation, the Australian Aerial League invited Harry Houdini to demonstrate his flying skills while on tour here in 1910. The famous escapologist took off at Diggers Rest, on March 18th, with a short, minute-long flight followed by a second flight that saw him rise 100 feet for almost five minutes. This commemorative celebrates the 100th anniversary of successful flight in Australia. A limited and ideal commemorative for the aviation buff! des Inclu red e b Num te of a c fi i t Cer ity entic Auth
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This is the Second Release in a Colourful five-coin Series that is Sure to Excite Collectors!
A visually striking and fitting tribute to our wonderful marine wildlife ~ Only 10,000 Minted!
2010 Australian Centenary of Flight 1oz $1 Silver Proof ~ Only 7,500 Minted!
The Perth Mint
Previous Release
$89.50 ea
Official Mint Release Price
Price:
$55.00 ea
Official Mint Release Price
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2010 Great Russian Minds 150th Anniv. of Anton Chekhov 1oz $1 Silver Proof ~ Second Series Release, Only 6,000 Minted!
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Great Russian Minds celebrates five prominent Russians acclaimed worldwide for their outstanding achievement. The second release marks the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Anton Chekhov, a giant of Russian literature who is regarded as the outstanding representative of the late 19th century realist school. Born in the port city of Taganrog on 29th January 1860, Chekhov began writing as a means of supporting his family while studying to become a doctor. He is most famously remembered for his four great plays ~ The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard ~ as well as more than 600 short stories, many of which are considered masterpieces.
Lachlan Macquarie 1oz $1 Silver Proof Governor of NSW 1810-1821 ~ Only 7,500 Minted! Lachlan Macquarie, who began his 11-year tenure as Governor of New South Wales 200 years ago on January 1st 1810, ushered in unprecedented social, economic and architectural development in the colony founded in 1788 as a prison for British offenders. On the coin’s reverse his portrait is featured alongside Sydney’s ‘Rum’ Hospital and a holey dollar / dump, with his words of urgency in the background. A pristine and limited collectable recognising our history! des Inclu red be m u N of ficate Certi ticity n e Auth
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Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper The Perth Mint
Price:
$89.50 ea
Official Mint Release Price
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Previous Release
This is the Second Release in a Prestigious five-coin Series for Collectors and History Buffs!
Originally designed for The Perth Mint’s primary Russian distributor, this series is being offered worldwide in response to significant interest in Russian themes. The reverse portrays seagulls denoting his famous play. The perfect commemorative to Russian historical figures! Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper
Nikolai Gogol
The Perth Mint
Price:
$75.00 ea
Official Mint Release Price
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