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Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Typeset Collection
NEW RELEASE
ONE SET PER EXISTING MEMBER until midday 4 October 2012 WST.
For those looking for something really special, this collection will certainly appeal. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, each coin is issued as Australian legal tender. The reverse of each coin depicts a representation of a snake curled around a tree branch. ! The delicately frosted design on the silver proof coin appears on a mirror-like polished table. ! The shiny design on the bullion coin appears on a frosted table. ! The specimen quality gilded coin highlights the snake in 24-carat gold. ! The specimen quality coloured coin depicts the snake in yellow and green. The collection is presented in a stylish display case with an outer shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – limited Obverse shown to a mintage of 1,500 only. smaller than actual size of 45.60mm Item code
Description
2S1326DZAA
Lunar Snake Typeset Collection
Price $365.00
NEW RELEASE
Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
SPECTACULAR HIGH RELIEF COIN
EXTRA THICK For impact, the high relief design is unsurpassed as it is struck on an extra thick blank to enhance the depth of the design. Limited to a mintage of 7,500, the reverse of this coin depicts a representation of a snake curled around a tree branch – a symbol of prosperity Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this coin makes a perfect gift for anyone born under this Chinese Lunar sign. The Australian legal tender coin is presented in a contemporary display case, with illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Item code Description 2S1336DAAA 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
Price $107.00
Australian Bush Babies II – Possum
NEW RELEASE
2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Full Series Subscription Available. Secure all five coins by ordering the subscription. Pay for each coin plus delivery upon release. The possum is protected by Australian law and is a beloved animal in Australian culture and folklore. Depicting a cute coloured image of a baby possum, the coin's reverse features a friendly Australian insect and delicately frosted representations of Australian bush flowers. The coin is ratified by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as Australian legal tender. No more than 10,000 of these coins, presented in a contemporary display case with shipper, will be released. Previous Release: Kookaburra Forthcoming Releases: Echidna, Platypus, Wombat Item code
Description
13S87AAA 12S86AAA BB2SUB12 DCSTDPLAS2
1/2oz Silver Proof Possum Coin $65.00 1/2oz Silver Proof Kookaburra Coin $65.00 Full Series Subscription $325.00 Five-Coin Series Display Sleeve $14.95
Price
2012 Young Collectors Animal Athletes – Rocket Frog $1 Coin in Card
NEW RELEASE
This frog goes like a rocket and is so named because of its remarkable longjump abilities and streamlined body. The long-leaping frog is native to Australia and is often found near streams, swamps, ponds and flooded grassy areas. The aluminium bronze coin's reverse portrays two Rocket Frogs in colour against a background of their natural habitat. The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark and monetary denomination are also incorporated in the design. Issued as Australian legal tender with a limited mintage of 7,500, the coin is presented in an informative display card.
Collect the whole series! Get the first coin inside this display folder and add to your collection! Item code
Description
1220FAAD 1220EAAD 1220CAAD 1220AAAD 1220BAAD 1220DAAD 1220DZAA
$1 Rocket Frog Coin $1 Rhinoceros Beetle Coin $1 Sailfish Coin $1 Cheetah Coin $1 Butterfly Coin $1 Kangaroo Coin $1 Kangaroo Coin in Album
Price $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $19.95
Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake
NEW RELEASE
In Chinese culture, the snake is considered to be among the wisest of creatures. Equally wise collectors or gift-buyers will recognise the value and craftsmanship of these splendid silver editions.
1oz Silver Gilded Edition Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality, the coin's reverse depicts a snake curled around a tree branch, gloriously gilded in 24-carat gold. Gold is said to symbolise wealth and happiness. No more than 50,000 Australian legal tender coins will be released in either a presentation case or capsule, both with numbered Certificates of Authenticity. A display case to house the entire series is available as a separate purchase.
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 45.60mm
1oz Silver Coloured Edition Limited to a mintage of 10,000 and struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the reverse depicts a representation of a yellow and black snake curled around a tree branch. The Australian legal tender coin is presented in a red and black display case and boxed shipper, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 45.60mm Item code Description 2S1306DCAA 1oz Gilded Coin in Presentation Case 2S1306DCBA 1oz Gilded Coin in Capsule 08K94AXA 12-Coin Collection Case 2S1316DDAA 1oz Coloured Proof Coin
Price $99.00 $95.00 $75.00 $104.00
Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake 1 Kilo Silver Gemstone Edition
Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality, this spectacular coloured coin is limited to a mintage of 5,000. The coin's reverse depicts a yellow and black snake curled around a tree branch. The snake has a striking black diamond set in its visible eye. The Chinese character for 'snake' and the inscription 'Year of the Snake' also appear in the design.
NEW RELEASE
The snake’s visible eye is inset with a striking black diamond.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, this coin is housed in a black and red display case and illustrated shipper and comes accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 100.60mm Item code 2S1306ABAA
Description 1kg Silver Gemstone Coin
Price $1,950.00
40 Years of Friendship 2012 – China and Australia 1oz Silver Coin This heartfelt release celebrates the friendship between China and Australia after formal diplomatic relations were established in 1972. Presented in a display case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin's reverse portrays the kangaroo and giant panda, headed by the Australian and Chinese flags in colour. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, only 5,000 of these Australian legal tender coins will be issued.
Item code
Description
12T22AAA
1oz Silver Friendship Coin
Price $96.00
Coin releases from 1 November 2012
Release dates subject to change without notice
310 Hay Street, East Perth, WA 6004, Australia PO Box 6297, East Perth, WA 6892, Australia Coin Orders: 1800 098 817 Telephone: (61 8) 9421 7218 Facsimile: (61 8) 9225 5012 Email: info@perthmint.com.au Website: www.perthmint.com.au Due to their popularity, some coins featured in this product Bulletin may have sold out. To check availability, please call or visit our website.