RELEASED 2 JULY 2013
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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary
NEW RELEASE
2013 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Doctor Who is the longest running and most successful science fiction television series of all time. Presenting the heroic adventures of a time travelling alien known as the Doctor, the program is an icon of British popular culture. Since his debut in 1963, the Doctor continues to explore the universe in his TARDIS, an extraordinary ship which is bigger on the inside than the outside and has the appearance of a 1960s British Police Box. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, a 1oz 99.9% pure silver proof coin has been released by New Zealand Mint. The coin's reverse features the TARDIS against a coloured background and bordered by the inscription DOCTOR WHO 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1963 – 2013.
DOCTOR WHO logo Š 2012 & TM BBC. Licensed by BBC WW Ltd.
Issued as legal tender of Niue, the coin's obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Only 10,000 of these coins will be released. Each coin is presented in special TARDIS shaped packaging with sound. Open the doors to reveal the coin and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. FUTURE RELEASE: Rare collection comprising eleven 1/2oz silver proof coins each celebrating the Doctor in his various regenerations! Item code
Description
Price
13U92AAA 1oz Silver Proof Doctor Who Coin $115.00
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 40.10mm
Australian Kangaroo 2013 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
NEW RELEASE
2013 DESIGN IN SPECTACULAR HIGH RELIEF The artistry on the Australian Kangaroo high relief silver coin replicates the outstanding design found on its gold companions. Struck by The Perth Mint in proof quality, this coin is superbly crafted from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in stunning high relief to highlight the fine detail and depth of the 2013 design. The reverse of the coin portrays an adult kangaroo standing in a rural wheat field. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin's obverse presents the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination. Only 19,000 of these coins will be released individually in a prestigious display case and custom designed shipper, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, from a maximum mintage of 20,000. Item code
Description
Price
1334DAAA 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin $96.00
NEW RELEASE
Mythical Creatures – Phoenix 2013 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The popular Mythical Creatures series is set to soar with the release of the stunning Phoenix coin. In ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology, the phoenix was a bird believed to be connected to the sun. The coin's reverse portrays a coloured phoenix rising up from flames of fire, as a symbol of renewal. A medieval style banner displays a silhouette of a phoenix, the monetary denomination and the inscription 'phoenix' featured on a scroll. Struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, only 5,000 of these Tuvalu legal tender coins will be released in presentation packaging, accompanied by a numbered Certificate. Coin Club Australia will make a donation of $1 to UNICEF-Australia for every coin sold. Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint. Previous Releases: Griffin, Unicorn Forthcoming Releases: Werewolf, Dragon Item code
Description
13U97AAA 1oz Silver Proof Phoenix Coin 13U80AAA 1oz Silver Proof Unicorn Coin
Price $99.95 $99.95
UNICORN COIN ALMOST SOLD OUT
Australian Bush Babies II – Wombat
NEW RELEASE
2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin A cuddly baby wombat is proudly displayed on the final release from the popular Australian Bush Babies II silver coin series. Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver, the coin's reverse portrays a young wombat among delicately frosted Australian bush flowers in the company of a friendly caterpillar. Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin's obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Housed in a modern display case and illustrated shipper, and authenticated by a numbered Certificate, no more than 10,000 of these coins will be released by The Perth Mint.
FINAL COIN IN THE SERIES
Previous Releases: Kookaburra, Possum, Echidna, Platypus
Item code
Description
13S90AAA 13S89AAA 13S88AAA 13S87AAA 12S86AAA
1oz Silver Proof Wombat Coin 1oz Silver Proof Platypus Coin 1oz Silver Proof Echidna Coin 1oz Silver Proof Possum Coin 1oz Silver Proof Kookaburra Coin
Price $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 36.60mm
Australian Bush Babies II – Platypus 2013 Stamp and Coin Cover A rare baby platypus features on the third release from the popular Australian Bush Babies II Stamp and Coin Cover series, depicting native baby animals. The coin's reverse portrays a young platypus among native bush flowers, with the company of a charming grasshopper. The Australian legal tender coin is housed in a stylised card with an illustrated envelope. Affixed to the envelope is an official Australian $4.65 stamp that mirrors the coin design and is postmarked for the first day of issue. Previous Releases: Kookaburra, Possum Forthcoming Releases: Echidna, Wombat Item code
Description
Price
$15.95 13U77DAA Platypus Stamp and Coin Cover 13U77CAA Possum Stamp and Coin Cover $15.95 13U77AAA Kookaburra Stamp and Coin Cover $15.95
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 30.60mm
NEW RELEASE
Young Collectors 'Experience It!' – Snorkelling 2013 $1 Coin in Card A pleasurable pastime, snorkelling is enjoyed by children and adults alike. Beautifully represented on the second release from the exciting 'Experience It!' series, the coin features a vibrant image of a snorkeler with a camera amid brightly coloured coral reef. The inscription SNORKELLING, The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark and the $1 monetary denomination also appear on the Australian legal tender coin's reverse. A great gift for any budding young collector, the aluminium bronze coin is housed in a coloured presentation card which has fantastic illustrations and information about snorkelling. Previous Releases: Surfing Forthcoming Releases: Skiing, Horse Riding, Skateboarding, BMX Riding
Item code
Description
1320AAAD 1320BAAD 1320BZAA
$1 Snorkelling Coin $1 Surfing Coin $1 Surfing Coin in Album
Price $14.95 $14.95 $19.95
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 30.20mm
Birds of Australia – Rainbow Lorikeet 2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin An eye-catching occupant of Australia's rainforests and suburban backyards, the vivid colours of the Rainbow Lorikeet are superbly portrayed on this coin's reverse. Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver, the coin is presented in a classic case, illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 10,000 of these Australian legal tender coins will be released. Previous Releases: Red-Tailed Black-Cockatoo, Budgerigar, Regent Bowerbird Forthcoming Release: Splendid Fairy-wren
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 36.60mm Price
Item code
Description
13T06AAA
1/2oz Silver Proof Rainbow Lorikeet Coin
$60.00
Australian Outback 2013 1/2oz Silver Collection
NEW RELEASE
Australia's favourite fauna come together in The Perth Mint's stunning 2013 Australian Outback collection. Comprising coloured versions of the 2013 Australian Kangaroo, Australian Koala and Australian Kookaburra, each coin is struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality. Each creature is brought to life amid a variety of spectacular natural landscapes. The reverse of the kangaroo coin portrays a struck design of the mammal against a coloured rural wheat field, and includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO. The koala coin's reverse depicts a struck image of an adult koala sitting in a coloured eucalyptus tree, and includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA. The reverse of the kookaburra coin features a struck design of two young kookaburras perched on a tree branch among colourful native flowers, and includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA. Issued as Australian legal tender, the collection is housed in a display case and illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 5,000 of these Australian Outback 2013 1/2oz Silver Collections will be released. Item code
Description
1304EDAZ
1/2oz Australian Outback Silver Collection
Price $149.00
Treasures of the World – Europe
NEW RELEASE
2013 Gold Proof Locket Coin with Garnet
NEW SERIES
What better way to showcase Europe's most popular gemstone – garnet – than in stunning 99.99% pure gold! Following the release on the Treasures of the World – Europe 1oz silver proof coin in May, the latest release highlights the cherished gemstone with a reverse design featuring an Alpine landscape surrounding a transparent circular locket, containing authentic loose garnets. Found in significant deposits within the continent, garnets are classically red in colour and are an ancient symbol of friendship. The gemstone's opulent colour and sparkling qualities make it as popular today as it has been throughout history. Issued as Australian legal tender, the obverse of the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Presented in a prestigious display case and accompanied by a numbered Certificate, only 750 of these 1oz gold locket coins will be released by The Perth Mint. Forthcoming 2013 Release: Australia
RELEASED MAY 2013 LIMITED STOCK REMAINS
Item code
Description
Price
13S99BAA 2013 Gold Proof Locket Coin $2,695.00 13S99AAA 2013 Silver Proof Locket Coin $118.50
Australian Seasons – Winter 2013 1oz Silver Proof Square Coin The seasons in Australia get more beautiful as the year passes. Symbolised on the third release in this unique square coin series are the cool and refreshing qualities of winter. A native tree frog sits on a branch among foliage sheltered from the rain, against a rainforest canopy, on the reverse of this 1oz 99.9% pure silver coin. The Australian legal tender coin is housed in a modern, clear presentation case within a themed shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate. No more than 5,000 Australian Seasons – Winter coins will be released by The Perth Mint. Previous Releases: Summer, Autumn Future Release: Spring Item code
SUMMER COIN ALMOST SOLD OUT
Description
Price
13T37CAA 1oz Silver Proof Winter Coin $92.50 13T37BAA 1oz Silver Proof Autumn Coin $92.50 13T37AAA 1oz Silver Proof Summer Coin $92.50
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 33.20mm x 33.20mm
Coin releases from 6 August 2013 ?Discover Australia 2013 Gold Proof Coins ?The Land Down Under – Surfing 2013 1/4oz Gold and 1oz Silver Proof Coins ?Australian Koala 2013 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin ?Birds of Australia – Splendid Fairy-wren 2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin ?Australian Seasons – Spring 2013 1oz Silver Proof Square Coin ?Young Collectors 'Experience It!' – Skiing 2013 $1 Coin in Card ?Australian Bush Babies II – Wombat 2013 Stamp and Coin Cover ?Australian Bush Babies II – Echidna 2013 Stamp and Coin Cover Release dates subject to change without notice
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