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Coins released 8:00am (WST) Monday 4 August 2014
Featuring Australia's most cherished creatures and icons, and other new releases!
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The Land Down Under – Australian Stockman 2014 1/4oz Gold and 1oz Silver Proof Coins
The third release in the 2014 The Land Down Under collector series immortalises the legendary Australian stockmen who pioneered the unforgiving outback. The reverse of the 1/4oz of 99.99% pure gold proof coin depicts an Australian stockman cracking his whip while galloping on his horse, while the 1oz of 99.9% pure silver coin features an Australian stockman on his horse, watching over a flock of sheep in a rural paddock in colour, framed within the shape of Australia. Each coin features the inscriptions THE LAND DOWN UNDER and AUSTRALIAN STOCKMAN. The obverse of each coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. No more than 1,000 gold coins and 5,000 silver coins featuring the Australian stockman theme will be released in a clear Australian map-shaped latex case within a themed shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Previous releases: Great Barrier Reef, Gold Rush Forthcoming release: Rock Fishing
Obverses shown smaller than actual sizes of 40.60mm and 20.60mm Item code
Description
141127FBAA 141227DBAA
1/4oz Gold Proof Stockman Coin 1oz Silver Proof Stockman Coin
Price $695.00 $99.00
More coins in this series online at perthmint.com.au/TheLandDownUnder
Australian Koala 2014 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
Capturing the essence of the cute and cuddly koala, the 2014 Australian koala high relief design highlights the fine detail, depth and artistry of this year's design. The coin's reverse features a close-up portrait of a koala with a branch of eucalyptus leaves, struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 9,000 coins from a maximum mintage of 10,000 in classic display packaging within an illustrated shipper. A numbered Certificate authenticates each Australian legal tender release.
Spectacular High Relief
Item code
Description
1437DAAA
1oz Silver Proof High Relief Koala Coin
Price $104.00
More Koala coins online at perthmint.com.au/Koala
Australian Koala 2014 5oz Gold Proof Coin
Extremely Limited
This extremely limited and prestigious offering features the delightful 2014 Australian Koala reverse design depicting a close-up portrait of an adult koala with a branch of eucalyptus leaves. Struck from 5oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark and the 2014 year-date. Issued as Australian legal tender, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin's obverse. Only 19 coins will be released in this packaging from a maximum mintage of 99. Each of these coins will be housed in a unique wooden presentation box, accompanied by a numbered Certificate.
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 50.50mm Item code
Description
14117KAAA
5oz Gold Proof Koala Coin
Price $12,995.00
More Koala coins online at perthmint.com.au/Koala
The Australian Stock Horse 2014 5oz Gold Proof Coin
The history of the Australian Stock Horse dates back to the arrival of Australia's first horses on the First Fleet in 1788. Known for their calm temperament and endurance, more than 120,000 Australian Stock Horses went on to serve in World War I. Their strength, stamina and courage earned them international recognition as the finest cavalry mounts in the world and established their place in Australian history and folklore. Struck from 5oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, each Australian legal tender coin's reverse portrays an Australian Stock Horse in a paddock rearing up on its hind legs. The inscription THE AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE, the 2014 year-date and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark are also included in the design. No more than 99 of these coins will be released, each housed in an elegant wooden presentation box, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Extremely Limited
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 50.50mm Item code
Description
14W05AAA
5oz Gold Proof Stock Horse Coin
Price $12,995.00
More Australian-themed coins online at perthmint.com.au/Australia
Mother's Love – Brown Bear 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
The fourth release in the touching Mother's Love series features a mother brown bear and her cub. A mother brown bear is known to fight ferociously to safeguard her cubs. From the time she welcomes the arrival of her littler, a maternal bond is formed. The coin's reverse features a coloured young brown bear being cuddled by its mother in a cave. The inscription BROWN BEAR and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark also appear in the design. Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this Tuvalu tender coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The Perth Mint will issue 4,500 of the Mother's Love – Brown Bear coin, from a maximum mintage of 6,000. Each coin is presented in a classic display case with a beautifully illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate. Previous releases: Asian Elephant, Giraffe, Lioness Forthcoming release: Orangutan (October)
Fourth coin in series
Item code
Description
14T57EAA 14T57AAA 14T57CAA 14T57BAA MLOSUB14
1/2oz Silver Proof Brown Bear Coin 1/2oz Silver Proof Giraffe Coin 1/2oz Silver Proof Asian Elephant Coin 1/2oz Silver Proof Lioness Coin Full Series Subscription
Price $63.50 $63.50 $63.50 $63.50 5 x $63.50
Famous Ships That Never Sailed – The Gloria Scott 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The fifth coin in the Famous Ships That Never Sailed 1oz silver collector series features The Gloria Scott from the Sherlock Holmes story The Adventure of the Gloria Scott. The doomed ship sailed for Australia carrying a group of prisoners, including the father of Sherlock's old friend, Victor Trevor. Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin's reverse portrays a representation of the tall ship sailing in the background, with Sherlock Holmes sitting onshore smoking his pipe in the foreground. The inscriptions 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'The Gloria Scott' also feature as part of the design. With a mintage of 3,000, each Tuvalu legal tender coin is presented in a wooden case in the shape of a book with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint. Previous releases: The Flying Dutchman, The Pequod, The Demeter, The Jolly Roger Forthcoming releases: The Nautilus, The Hispaniola, The Ghost, The Adventure
Item code
Description
14W24AAA 1oz Silver Proof Gloria Scott Coin
Price $99.00
Centenary of Military Aviation & Submarines 2014 Stamp & Coin Cover Celebrating 100 years of Military Aviation and Submarine service in Australia, The Perth Mint and Australia Post are pleased to present a Stamp and Coin Cover. One $1 aluminium bronze coin features a Bristol aeroplane propeller with a military Boxkite flying under the propeller blade and an F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft soaring above it, while the other coin features a submarine rising from the depths of the ocean. Each Australian legal tender coin is presented in a beautifully designed card with two 70c stamps, each postmarked for the first day of issue. The card is enclosed within an envelope, which includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity and official release number.
Reverses shown actual size
Image of F/A-18F courtesy of Australian Defence Force Image of Boxkite courtesy of James Kightly
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 30.60mm Item code
Description
Price
14W60AAA Centenary of Military Stamp and Coin Cover $24.95
Young Collectors Super Powers – Flight 2014 $1 Coin in Card Perfect for those budding young collectors who have dreamt of being able to fly, the fourth coin in the Young Collectors Super Powers series features the power of flight. The coin's reverse depicts a coloured female superhero flying through space, with Earth in the background. Each coin is struck from aluminium bronze, issued as Australian legal tender, and is housed in a beautifully illustrated presentation card. Previous releases: Super Senses, Invisibility, Cybernetics Forthcoming releases: Weather Control, Super Strength
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 30.60mm
Item code
Description
1420CAAD
2014 Flight $1 Coin
Price $14.95
Australian Kangaroo 2014 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin The Australian Kangaroo 2014 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin features an intricately detailed adult kangaroo standing on its haunches, next to a fence on a rural property in Australia. 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. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, The Perth Mint will issue 19,000 of this coin in individual packaging, from a maximum mintage of 20,000. A numbered Certificate authenticates each Australian legal tender release.
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 32.60mm
Item code
Description
1434DAAA
1oz Silver High Relief Kangaroo Coin
Price $104.00
More Australian Kangaroo coins online at perthmint.com.au/Kangaroo
Coin releases from 8:00am (WST) 2 September 2014 ! Australian Lunar Series II 2015 Year of the Goat Gold Proof Coins ! Australian Lunar Series II 2015 Year of the Goat Silver Proof Coins ! Australian Koala 2014 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin ! Australian Dinosaurs – Australovenator 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin ! Australian Abalone Shell 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin ! Australian Opal Series – The Masked Owl 2014 1oz Silver Coin ! Young Collectors Super Powers – Weather Control $1 Coin in Card
Mid-August releases: ! Melbourne ANDA Coin Show Special 2014 1oz Silver Coloured Coin For updates on forthcoming coin releases, please visit our blog, blog.perthmint.com.au Release dates subject to change without notice
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