RELEASED 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
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Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Gold Proof Coins
NEW RELEASE
These highly anticipated gleaming lunar releases are struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality and issued as Australian legal tender. Celebrating 2013, the Year of the Snake, the reverse of the coin depicts an auspicious representation of a snake against bamboo. The birthdates for people born under this ancient Chinese astrological sign include 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. No more than 3,000 1oz, 5,000 1/4oz, 5,000 1/10oz coins and 3,000 three-coin sets comprising all three sizes, 1oz will be released by The Perth Mint. The stylish presentation packaging includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, illustrated shipper and classic red and 1/4oz black display case. 1/10oz
Observes shown actual size Item code
Description
2S1315DAAA 2S1315FAAA 2S1315GAAA 2S1315ZAAA
1oz Gold Proof Coin 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin Three-Coin Set
Price $2,940.00 $759.00 $329.00 $3,990.00
Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake 1oz and 1/2oz Silver Proof Coins
NEW RELEASE
ONE 1oz COIN PER EXISTING MEMBER until midday 6 September 2012 WST 1oz
The brilliant new design depicts a representation of a snake curled around a tree branch and includes the Chinese character for 'snake,' the inscription YEAR OF THE SNAKE and The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark. Symbolising prosperity and wisdom, these coins are perfect for anyone born in the Year of the Snake. These Australian legal tender coins have been struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and come in a display case and shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. There will be no more than 5,000 1oz coins.
1/2oz
Available from The Perth Mint for the first time individually in 1/2oz size, a limited mintage of 8,000 applies.
NEW 1/2oz SIZE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE PERTH MINT Item code Description 2S1316DAAA 1oz Silver Proof Coin 2S1316EAAE 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Price $104.00 $65.00
Obverses shown actual size
NEW RELEASE
Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake 1kg Silver Proof Coin and Three-Coin Set
Celebrating 2013, the Year of the Snake, those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, graceful, independent, analytical and charming. Portraying a representation of a snake curled around a tree branch, the Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II includes a range of sizes in 99.9% pure silver, including the magnificent 1 kilo coin which has a limited mintage of 500. Combining 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz silver coins in proof quality, the superlative Three-Coin Set reflects the very best of this stunning series. No more than 1,000 sets will be released. All coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and are housed in classic display casing with a numbered Certificate Obverse shown smaller of Authenticity ratifying each coin's weight and than actual size of 100.60mm fineness. Item code
Description
Price
2S1316AAAA 1kg Silver Proof Coin $1,890.00 2S1316ZBAA Three-Coin Set $385.00
ONE COIN/SET PER EXISTING MEMBER until midday 6 September 2012 WST
Birds of Australia Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo
NEW RELEASE
2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
FIRST COIN IN A NEW SERIES
The Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo is a raucous, noisy black parrot generally found in the northern parts of Australia. Found in flocks, this characterful bird lives in a variety of habitats – grassland, woodland or tropical rainforest. Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this lovely coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. As well as The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, the coin's reverse includes representations of Australian vegetation. Limited to a mintage of 10,000, the coin is presented in a display case and illustrated shipper with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Forthcoming Releases: Budgerigar, Regent Bowerbird, Rainbow Lorikeet, Splendid Fairy-wren
Full Series Subscription Available. Secure all five coins by ordering the subscription. Pay for each coin plus delivery upon release. Item code
Description
13T03AAA BOASUB12
1/2oz Silver Proof Black-Cockatoo Coin Full Series Subscription
Price $65.00 $325.00
Australian Koala 2012 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
NEW RELEASE
The clarity and depth of this outstanding new design is brought to life by the high relief treatment – undeniably a minting marvel! Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coin's reverse depicts an adult koala sleeping on the branch of a eucalyptus tree. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark and the 2012 year-date. Presented with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, themed shipper and classic display case, no more than 10,000 of these coins will be issued.
Item code
Description
Price
1237DAAA 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin $107.00
2012 Young Collectors Animal Athletes – Rhinoceros Beetle $1 Coin in Card
NEW RELEASE
The fearsome appearance of the Rhinoceros Beetle, along with the loud hissing sound they produce when stressed, all add to the insect's reputation as one fierce fighter and relative to its size, is one of the world's weightlifting wonders. Scientists believe that the beetle's strength has evolved to enable it to forage through heavy litter on the jungle floor and dig its way to safety. The aluminium bronze coin's reverse portrays two Rhinoceros Beetles set against a coloured rainforest background. Limited to a mintage of 7,500 and presented in an informative card, this Australian legal tender coin is perfect for the youngster in your life! Previous Releases: Kangaroo, Monarch Butterfly, Cheetah, Sailfish Forthcoming Release: Rocket Frog
Collect the whole series! Get the first coin inside this display folder and add to your collection!
Item code
Description
1220EAAD 1220CAAD 1220AAAD 1220BAAD 1220DAAD 1220DZAA
$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 $19.95
Celebrate Australia – World Heritage Sites 2012 $1 Coins and Five-Coin Collection
Fraser Island, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, the Lord Howe Island Group, Kakadu National Park and the Willandra Lakes Region are the five World Heritage Sites that have inspired the design of these beautiful coins, which make wonderful holiday mementos or gifts. Struck in aluminium bronze, and released as Australian legal tender, they are available individually in presentation cards or as a five-coin collection in a brilliant display album. Item code 12R73AAD 12R73BAD 12R73CAD 12R73DAD 12R73EAD 12R73ZAD
Description $1 Fraser Island Coin $1 Willandra Lakes Region Coin $1 Kakadu National Park Coin $1 Lord Howe Island Group Coin $1 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Coin $1 Five-Coin Collection in Bonus Mini Album
Price $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $69.95
Coin releases from 2 October 2012
Release dates subject to change without notice
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