MARCH 2012 BULLETIN
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2012 Discover Australia Gold Proof Coins
Glorious gold releases now available!
GOLD PROOF COINS Green & Gold Bell Frog Goanna Red Kangaroo Kookaburra Whale Shark Five-Coin Set
1/2oz Code 1217EAAA 1217EBAA 1217ECAA 1217EDAA 1217EEAA 1217EZAA
1/2oz Price $1,495.00 $1,495.00 $1,495.00 $1,495.00 $1,495.00 $7,475.00
1/10oz Five-Coin Set
These meticulously crafted coins depict new artistry inspired by the beautiful Australian landscape and its wildlife. Struck from 1/2oz, 1/10oz and 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the reverse designs feature the Red Kangaroo, the Whale Shark, the Green and Gold Bell Frog, the Goanna and the Kookaburra. Strictly limited mintages apply, as no more than 500 1/2oz coins, 1,000 1/10oz coins and 2,500 1/25oz coins will be released by The Perth Mint. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
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NEW RELEASE
1/2oz Five-Coin Set
1/10oz Code 1217GAAA 1217GBAA 1217GCAA 1217GDAA 1217GEAA 1217GZAA
1/2oz Coin
1/10oz Price $329.00 $329.00 $329.00 $329.00 $329.00 $1,645.00
1/25oz Code 1/25oz Price 1217IAAA $145.00 1217IBAA $145.00 1217ICAA $145.00 1217IDAA $145.00 1217IEAA $145.00 1217IZAA $725.00
1/10oz Coin
1/25oz Coin
1/25oz Five-Coin Set
Obverses shown actual size
Delightfully presented in a timber-style display case with themed shipper, the coins are available individually or as a five-coin set.
NEW ONE YEAR SERIES
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2012 Discover Australia 1oz Silver Proof Coins
Spectacular colour designs capture Australia’s wonderful heritage.
The highly anticipated new releases in this outstanding series are now available. These meticulously crafted coins depict new artistry inspired by the beautiful Australian landscape and its wildlife: Green and Gold Bell Frog – a striking amphibian that prefers to live close to water or in wetlands. Goanna – one of Australia’s largest monitor lizards, found throughout most of Australia in a variety of environments. Red Kangaroo – the largest species of Australia’s best-known animal. Kookaburra – one of Australia’s most recognisable birds found throughout the mainland and known for its distinctive laughing call. Whale Shark – the world’s biggest fish, yet despite its formidable size is considered harmless.
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NEW ONE YEAR SERIES
Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, each Australian legal tender coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and presented in a display case. Available individually or as a five-coin set, no more than 7,500 of each coin will be released by The Perth Mint.
Item code 1218DAAA 1218DBAA 1218DCAA 1218DDAA 1218DEAA 1218DZAA
Description Green & Gold Bell Frog Goanna Red Kangaroo Kookaburra Whale Shark Silver Five-Coin Set
Price $107.00 $107.00 $107.00 $107.00 $107.00 $535.00
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Australian Lunar Series II 2012 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
A dragon detailed in high relief is destined to delight! FIRST HIGH RELIEF DOUBLE-THICKNESS LUNAR COIN
ONE COIN PER MEMBER
The high relief reverse and obverse are minted to dramatic effect in this sought-after issue. Ideal for anyone born in the Year of the Dragon and highly collectible, the coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The reverse of the coin depicts a representation of a dragon with a symbolic pearl. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. Issued as Australian legal tender, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2012 year-date are shown on the coin’s obverse.
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NEW RELEASE
To achieve this stunning finish, the coin's high relief reverse and obverse are minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die. Shipped in packaging with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, no more than 7,500 of these coins will be released by The Perth Mint.
Item code
Description
Price
2S1236DAAA 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin $110.00
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100th Anniversary of RMS Titanic 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The ship of dreams‌ and a coin worth dreaming about!
On a cold, moonless night just before midnight, the 'unsinkable' Titanic struck an iceberg. At that time, the fated vessel was considered the largest and most luxurious passenger steamship in the world. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. The coin's reverse depicts a coloured representation of the White Star Line's poster design of Titanic, set against the ocean and sky. The inscriptions TITANIC 100TH ANNIVERSARY and The Perth Mint's ‘P' mintmark are also incorporated into the design.
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NEW RELEASE
ORIGINAL WHITE STAR LINE POSTER DESIGN
Presented with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity in a display case and coloured, themed shipper, The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these coins.
Item code
Description
12S30AAA
1oz Silver Proof Titanic Coin $107.00
Price
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Australian Sea Life II – The Reef Octopus 2012 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Wrap your tentacles around this! II
The octopus can be found all around the coast of Australia, and will hide, flee, expel ink, or use color-changing camouflage if threatened. This unique invertebrate is also known for its remarkable intelligence. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% silver in proof quality, the coin’s reverse depicts an octopus in colour and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Incorporated into the design are the inscriptions AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II – THE REEF – OCTOPUS. The obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2012 year-date. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these Australian legal tender coins. Presented in a display case with colourful shipper, the coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
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NEW RELEASE
Previous Releases: Hawksbill Turtle, Starfish, Surgeonfish Forthcoming Release: Manta Ray
COLLECT THE WHOLE SERIES
Item code
Description
12Q81AAA 12Q80AAA 11Q79AAA 11Q78AAA
1/2oz Silver Proof Octopus Coin 1/2oz Silver Proof Surgeonfish Coin 1/2oz Silver Proof Starfish Coin 1/2oz Silver Proof Turtle Coin
Price $67.50 $67.50 $67.50 $67.50
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2012 Young Collectors Animal Athletes – Kangaroo $1 Coin
This marvellous marsupial is the boxing champion of the animal kingdom!
COLLECT THE SERIES IN A SPECIAL DISPLAY FOLDER
This great new series for kids features some amazing creatures, with the first coin depicting a kangaroo. A kangaroo fight can be very fierce and go on for many rounds. Eventually, the animal with the best ‘boxing’ skills is victorious, although just like boxing in the human world, he must continue to prove himself against future rivals. The aluminium bronze coin’s reverse portrays two boxing kangaroos set against a coloured background of the Australian outback. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the monetary denomination are also incorporated in the design. The Australian legal tender coin has a mintage of 7,500 and depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
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NEW RELEASE
FIRST RELEASE IN NEW YOUNG COLLECTORS SERIES
Available individually in a wonderfully informative and colourful display card, or buy the first coin with the special album and collect all six coins. Forthcoming Releases: Monarch Butterfly, Cheetah, Sailfish, Rhinoceros Beetle, Rocket Frog
Item code
Description
Price
1220DAAD $1 Kangaroo Coin $14.95 1220DZAA $1 Kangaroo Coin in Album $19.95
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2012 ANZAC Day $1 Coin
A bugle call at dawn... as Australians remember ANZAC Day.
This year’s tribute salutes the nurses who have served, and continue to serve, in the Australian Defence Force. These nurses have dealt with the face-to-face realities of war. In many cases, they have suffered the same deprivation and sacrifice as their patients. The design on this uncirculated $1 aluminium bronze coin portrays nurses from both World Wars and a patient receiving care. A bugler in silhouette, the inscription LEST WE FORGET and the date of ANZAC Day, APRIL 25, are also included in the design.
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NEW RELEASE
Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin is presented in a wonderfully illustrated card.
Item code
Description
Price
12R24AAD $1 ANZAC Day Coin $13.50
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2012 Australian Olympic Team Series
NEW RELEASE
1oz Silver Proof Coin
A tribute to our Aussie athletes.
OFFICIAL AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM COINS
Australia has been represented at every Olympic Games and all but four Olympic Winter Games in the modern era since 1896. The 2012 London Olympic Games will again give our brave athletes the chance to bring home the gold. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this coin is issued as Australian legal tender and presented in a themed, souvenir shipper. The coin’s reverse portrays an Olympic hurdler, set against a coloured backdrop of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and London’s Big Ben. The design includes the Australian Olympic Team logo and the inscription 2012 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM. No more than 7,500 of these coins will be issued with numbered Certificates of Authenticity. Item code
Description
Price
12R65AAA 1oz Silver Proof Coin $119.00
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10g Gold Proof Coin Struck from 10g of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the coin’s reverse portrays an Olympic athlete standing on a podium next to Norman May’s famous words: “Gold! Gold to Australia! Gold!” The Australian legal tender coin is presented in a classic display case with numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The mintage is strictly limited to 2,012.
2oz GOLD RELEASE SOLD OUT Item code
Description
Price
12R63AAA 10g Gold Proof Coin $1,350.00
Three-Coin Set This outstanding set comprises a 10g proof coin struck from 99.99% pure gold, a 1/2oz silver proof coin struck from 99.9% pure silver and a 30m aluminium bronze coin. Issued as Australian legal tender and presented in a classic display case with themed shipper and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this set has a mintage of 750.
Obverses shown smaller than actual size Item code
Description
12R64ZZA Three-Coin Set
Price $1,455.00
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Countdown to London 2012 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coins The final release in the Countdown series is the 2012 uncirculated cupro-nickel coin depicting three athletes on the victor’s podium. All coins in this series are issued as UK legal tender and are housed in presentation cards. A free collection box is available with the 2009 and 2010 releases. Item code
Description
11S26AAA 11R05EAA 10Q28AAA
2012 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2011 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2009 and 2010 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Collection Pack
Price $19.95 $19.95 $54.95
Great British Icons £5 Six-Coin Silver Proof Set Selected from the Celebration of Britain Collection that rejoices in the Mind, Body and Spirit, these UK legal tender coins have been struck in sterling silver and feature the London 2012 logo. There will be no more than 10,000 sets housed in display casing. Item code
Description
Price
11R17AAA £5 Six-Coin Silver Proof Set $649.50
The London 2012 Gold Series – Mercury £25 Gold Proof Coin Struck in 22-carat gold, the coin features the Roman god, Mercury, and is presented in a walnut case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 20,000 coins will be released. Item code
Description
Price
11R16AAA 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin $749.50
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Obverse shown actual size
Australian Koala 2012 1oz Silver Coin
The iconic 2012 Silver Koala is a wonderful annual release and much anticipated by collectors. Struck from 99.9% pure silver, the coin’s reverse depicts an adult koala asleep on the branch of a tree. The design also includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark while the obverse shows the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Presented in a coloured, beautifully photographed card, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. Struck on a mint-to-order basis, the coin’s full mintage will be officially declared at the end of 2012. Item code
Description
1207DAAA
2012 1oz Silver Koala in Card
Price $57.50
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The Perth Mint, founded as a branch of the Royal Mint in 1899, produced millions of gold sovereigns and large amounts of Australian currency during the 20th century. Acquired by the Government of Western Australia in 1970 and empowered by the Commonwealth Government in 1986 to issue gold, silver and platinum legal tender, it is renowned internationally for the outstanding quality of its collector and investor coins which reflect a 113-year tradition of minting excellence.
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