Bulletin Released 7 January 2014
Celebrate the New Year with our superb selection of Australian and lunar themed coins.
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Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle
NEW RELEASE
2014 Gold and Silver Proof High Relief Coins
Australia's largest bird of prey, the majestic Wedge-Tailed Eagle, is immortalised on these 1oz 99.99% pure gold and 1oz 99.9% pure silver high relief coins. The high relief format of these special issues captures the intricate artistry of each coin's reverse. Designed by American sculptor and engraver, John M Mercanti, the twelfth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, each coin's reverse depicts a Wedge-Tailed Eagle in mid-flight as it prepares to land on a tree branch. Struck in the same style, the depth and detail of the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is highlighted on the obverse of each of these Australian legal tender collectables. Only 1,000 of the Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz gold high relief coin will be released in a prestigious wooden display case with a themed shipper, and 10,000 of the 1oz silver high relief coin will be issued in a classic grey presentation case and customised shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
LIMIT OF ONE SILVER COIN PER MEMBER until midday 9 January 2013 WST.
Obverses shown smaller than actual sizes of 32.60mm and 27.30mm
Item code
Description
14V16CAA 14V16AAA
1oz Gold Proof Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin 1oz Silver Proof Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin
Price $2,965.00 $102.00
2014 Year of the Horse 1/10oz Gold Square Ten-Coin Collection
NEW RELEASE
Each of the magnificent gold coins in the 2014 Year of the Horse Gold Square Ten-Coin Collection honour the majesty of the spirited horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Struck by The Perth Mint in a rare square format from 1/10oz of 99.99% pure gold, each coin in this collection is issued as legal tender of Australia. The reverse of each coin depicts a coloured horse in a standing pose accompanied by the Chinese character for 'horse'. No more than 1,500 of these 2014 Year of the Horse 1/10oz Ten-Coin Collections will be released by The Perth Mint from a maximum mintage of 7,500 for each coin. A numbered Certificate authenticates this rare collection, which is housed in a stylish, framed display stand and case.
Item code
Description
Price
14U86ZAA 1/10oz Gold Square Ten-Coin Collection $2,650.00
Obverse shown actual size
More Lunar coins online at perthmint.com.au/lunar
NEW RELEASE
Australian Megafauna – Diprotodon 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the Diprotodon is the second release in the popular Australian Megafauna collector series. This giant wombat-like marsupial, which once inhabited Australia, has been brought back to life by world-renowned paleo-artist, Peter Trusler. The coin's reverse depicts a Diprotodon set against a coloured landscape, with the inscription DIPROTODON and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. No more than 6,500 of these Australian legal tender coins will be issued by The Perth Mint, each housed in a grey presentation case within a themed shipper and accompanied by a numbered Certificate. Previous release: Procoptodon Forthcoming releases: Genyornis (March), Thylacoleo (May) and Megalania (July)
Full Series Subscription Available. Secure all five coins by ordering the subscription. Pay for each coin plus delivery upon release. *Receive a complimentary five-coin plastic display box with every subscription. Item code
Description
Price
14U18AAA 1oz Silver Proof Diprotodon Coin $99.00 13U09AAA 1oz Silver Proof Procoptodon Coin $99.00 AMFSUB13 Full Series Subscription $495.00
NEW RELEASE
2014 Year of the Horse 1oz Silver Square Ten-Coin Collection
This superb ten-coin collection celebrates the auspiciousness of the highly anticipated Year of the Horse. Struck by The Perth Mint in a rare square format from 1oz of 99.9% silver in proof quality, each coin's reverse depicts a coloured horse in a standing pose, with two red Chinese stamps. The accompanying Chinese characters describe the breed of the horse and the artist. The Perth Mint will issue no more than 5,000 of the 2014 Year of the Horse 1oz Ten-Coin Collections from a maximum mintage of 10,000 for each Australian legal tender coin. This exceptional offering is housed in a stylish, framed display stand and case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Item code 14U83ZAA
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 33.20mm x 33.20mm
Description 1oz Silver Square Ten-Coin Collection
Price $750.00
More Lunar coins online at perthmint.com.au/lunar
Forever Love 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
NEW RELEASE
PERFECT VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT!
Featuring one of Australia's prettiest birds, the Major Mitchell Cockatoo, the 1/2oz 99.9% pure silver Forever Love coin is sure to capture your heart. The reverse of this tribute portrays a coloured illustration of two Major Mitchell Cockatoos perched on a heart-shaped branch with bush flowers and leaves, with one cockatoo presenting its mate with a sprig of gum blossoms. The obverse of this Tuvalu legal tender coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Only 7,500 Forever Love coins will be released in a classic display case within a colourful shipper and numbered Certificate. A perfect Valentine's Day or wedding gift, this coin is representative of true love and companionship.
Item code
Description
14U29AAA
1/2oz Silver Proof Forever Love Coin
Price $63.50
Chinese Astrological Series 2014 Year of the Horse 1/5oz Gold Proof Coin and Three-Coin Set
NEW RELEASE
The 2014 Chinese Astrological Series is a special offering by The Perth Mint, showcasing the Year of the Horse in 1/5oz of 99.99% pure gold. The reverse of each proof coin in the Three-Coin Set depicts a caricature of a horse and the Chinese character for either 'Fu', 'Lu' and 'Shou', meaning 'Prosperity', 'Success' and 'Longevity' respectively. Available individually, the Year of the Horse 'Prosperity' coin features a horse trotting and flying a kite marked with the Chinese character 'Fu'. The Prosperity coin has a limited issue of 2,000 coins, from a maximum mintage of 4,000. The Three-Coin Set has a limited mintage of 2,000. Each Tuvalu legal tender offering is housed in a black and timber-inspired display case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate.
Item code
Description
Price
14V26AAA 1/5oz Gold Proof Fu 'Prosperity' Coin $765.00 14V26ZAA 1/5oz Gold Proof Three-Coin Set $2,250.00
More Lunar coins online at perthmint.com.au/lunar
NEW RELEASE
Australian Koala 2014 1oz Silver Gilded Edition
The 2014 Gilded Edition of the popular Australian Koala Silver Coin Series depicts an iconic koala highlighted in stunning 24-carat gold with a spray of gum leaves. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, the reverse design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, the 2014 year-date and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. Issued as Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin is housed in a classic grey presentation case and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate. Only 5,000 coins will be issued in this packaging from a maximum mintage of 10,000. Item code 1407DCAA
Description 1oz Silver Gilded Koala Coin
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 40.60mm
Price $94.00
2014 1/10oz Silver Coin The 2014 Australian Koala 1/10oz silver coin captures a charming koala close-up with a spray of gum leaves. Struck from 99.9% pure silver, the design is presented on a delicately frosted table, and includes The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark and the 2014 year-date. This iconic Australian legal tender coin is displayed in a beautifully illustrated presentation card and is available on a mint-to-order basis.
PERFECT GIFT
Obverse shown actual size
Item code 1407GAAD
Description 1/10oz Silver Koala Coin
Price $14.95
More Australian Koala coins online at perthmint.com.au/koala
Baby Horse 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin This cute 1/2oz 99.9% pure silver coin depicts a stylised baby horse standing on its hind legs, dressed in a festive bridle and blanket. The Chinese character for 'horse' and the inscription 'Year of the Horse' also appear in the design. No more than 7,500 of these Cook Islands legal tender coins will be presented in a display case and illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate.
Item code Description Price 14U30AAA 1/2oz Silver Proof Baby Horse Coin $63.50
Australian Lunar Series II 2014 Year of the Horse 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, the high relief format of this coin captures the intricate artistry of the reverse design, which features two horses standing within a stylised Chinese landscape. No more than 7,500 of these Australian legal tender coins will be released, with each coin individually presented in a stylish display case with a numbered Certificate. Item code Description Price 2S1436DAAA 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin $102.00
2014 Year of the Horse Stamp and Coin Cover The reverse of this $1 aluminium bronze coin features two horses standing within a stylised Chinese landscape. The Australian legal tender coin is housed in an illustrated card, which fits inside a similarly themed envelope that includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity and official release number. Affixed to the envelope is an official 60c stamp and a $1.80 stamp, each postmarked for the first day of issue.
Item code Description Price 14V66AAA Lunar Horse Stamp and Coin Cover $15.95
Mythical Creatures – Dragon
NEW RELEASE
2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The final release in the Mythical Creatures coin series is the formidable dragon. According to ancient mythology, the dragon resembles a great winged serpent with an armoured hide and was believed to be the most powerful creature on Earth. Struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the reverse of this Tuvalu coin portrays a coloured dragon guarding piles of treasure including coins, a crown, a chalice and jewels. Only 5,000 of these coins will be presented in a classic display case with an illustrated shipper, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate. Coin Club Australia will make a donation of $1 to UNICEF Australia for every coin purchased. Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint. Previous releases: Griffin, Unicorn, Phoenix and Werewolf
FINAL COIN IN SERIES!
Item code
Description
14V85AAA 13V45AAA
1oz Silver Proof Dragon Coin 1oz Silver Proof Werewolf Coin
Price $99.95 $99.95
Famous Ships That Never Sailed – The Jolly Roger
NEW RELEASE
2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
In James Barrie's classic tale, Peter Pan, the Jolly Roger is home and passage to Captain Hook, his comrade Mr Smee, and their pirate crew on the fantasy isle of Neverland. In a series of magical adventures, Peter Pan and his band of companions outsmart Hook to commandeer the vessel. Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin's reverse portrays the Jolly Roger anchored at Mermaids' Lagoon, with Pan flying by the tall ship. The inscriptions 'Peter Pan' and 'The Jolly Roger' also feature as part of the design. With a mintage of 3,000, each coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadly effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each Tuvalu legal tender coin is beautifully presented in a wooden case in the shape of a book, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint. Previous releases: The Demeter, The Pequod and The Flying Dutchman Forthcoming releases: The Gloria Scott and The Nautilus Item code
Description
14V18AAA
1oz Silver Proof Jolly Roger Coin
Price $99.00
NEW RELEASE
Newborn Baby 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin The arrival of a baby is a joyous occasion. Celebrate this precious time with the gift of a 1/2oz 99.9% pure silver coin featuring an adorable Australian kookaburra carrying a sleeping newborn in a swaddling cloth. The proof coin's reverse design also portrays Australian flora and the inscription CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY. Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Beautifully presented in an elaborate Australian themed gift card with space to write the baby's details, a family tree and a place to house a photograph, the coin is offered on a mint-to-order basis.
PERFECT GIFT
Item code 14V15AAD
Description 1/2oz Silver Proof Newborn Coin
Price $63.50
Coin releases from 4 February 2014 ?
Charlie Chaplin – 100 Years of Laughter 2014 1/4oz Gold and 1oz Silver Proof Coins
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Mother's Love – Lioness 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
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Gods of Olympus – Zeus 2014 2oz High Relief Coin
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Australian Opal Series – Tasmanian Devil 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
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The Land Down Under – Gold Rush 2014 1/4oz Gold & 1oz Silver Proof Coins
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Australian Lunar Series II 2014 Year of the Horse 5oz Silver Proof Coin
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Australian Koala 2014 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card
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2014 ANZAC Day $1 Coin in Card Release dates subject to change without notice
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