Discover this month's Lunar Year of the Goat releases and other new themed coins!
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NEW COINS RELEASED: 2 September 2014 8:00am (WST)
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Australian Lunar Series II 2015 Year of the Goat Gold Proof Coins
Featuring the eighth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, the inquisitive goat, these magnificent gold coins are available individually in a 1oz, a 1/4oz, and a 1/10oz size, and in a three-coin set. Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The obverse of each coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2015 year-date and monetary denomination.
Item code
Description
2S1515DAAA 2S1515FAAA 2S1515GAAA 2S1515ZAAA
1oz Gold Proof Coin 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin Three-Coin Set (1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz)
Price $2,695.00 $695.00 $299.00 $3,599.00
Celebrating the auspicious goat, each coin’s reverse features an adult male goat standing on a ridge in a stylised mountain scene. The Chinese character for ‘goat’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Goat’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. No more than 3,000 individual 1oz coins from a maximum mintage of 6,000 will be released, while only 5,000 individual 1/4oz coins and 4,000 individual 1/10oz coins will be released from their maximum mintages of 8,000 coins. Only 1,500 three-coin sets will be available for sale, worldwide. Each coin and three-coin set is presented in a stylish black and timber-inspired display case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
1oz
1/4oz 1/10oz
Obverses shown actual size
Order Lunar Coins online at perthmint.com.au/Lunar
Australian Lunar Series II 2015 Year of the Goat Silver Proof Coins
The new Year of the Goat design captures the intelligence of the eighth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality the coin is available individually in a kilo, a 1oz, and a 1/2oz size, and in a three-coin set. The eighth animal in the ancient Chinese zodiac, the goat, is believed to influence the personalities of those born in 1919, 1931, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 and 2015. People born in these years are said to be elegant, charming, artistic, gifted and calm.
LIMIT OF TWO 1oz COINS AND ONE THREE-COIN SET PER MEMBER until 12.00pm (WST) 4 September 2014.
The reverse of each Australian legal tender coin depicts a family of three goats standing in a stylised rural scene. The Chinese character for ‘goat’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Goat’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. No more than 500 kilo coins will be released worldwide. An issue limit of 5,000 1oz coins and 8,000 1/2oz coins will be released from their maximum mintages of 8,500 and 9,000 respectively. Only 1,000 three-coin sets, comprising a 1oz, a 1/2oz and a 2oz coin, which has a maximum mintage of 2,000 coins, will be issued. Each coin and three-coin set is housed in a stylish red and black presentation case and themed shipper, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
1kilo
2oz 1/2oz
1oz
Obverses shown smaller than actual sizes of 36.60mm, 45.60mm, 55.60mm and 100.60mm Item code
Description
2S1516EAAA 2S1516DAAA 2S1516AAAA 2S1516ZBAA
1/2oz Silver Proof Coin 1oz Silver Proof Coin 1 kilo Silver Proof Coin Three-Coin Set (2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz)
Price $63.50 $99.00 $1,750.00 $350.00
Order Lunar Coins online at perthmint.com.au/Lunar
Australian Koala 2014 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin
A stunning new addition to the ever-popular Koala coin series, the coin is struck from 1/4oz of 99.99% pure gold and issued as Australian legal tender. This 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. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA, The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark and the 2014 year-date. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin's obverse. Only 1,000 coins will be issued worldwide in a prestigious black and timber-inspired case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate.
Item code
Description
14117FAAA
1/4oz Gold Proof Koala Coin
Price $695.00
Order Australian Koala coins online at perthmint.com.au/Koala
Australian Age of Dinosaurs – Australovenator 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin
The first coin in the exciting new series, which features Australian dinosaurs that existed in the Cretaceous Period more than 100 million years ago, is the Australovenator. The Australovenator was a medium-sized, very fast, carnivorous dinosaur with massive arms and hands. Two of its three hand claws were used as razor sharp weapons to capture prey. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, this Australian legal tender coin features the giant creature set against a colourful, prehistoric scene. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these coins in a classic display case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate. Forthcoming 2015 releases: Dimatinasaurus, Leaellynasaura, Minmi, Muttaburrasaurus
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.
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 40.60mm
Item code
Description
14T91AAA AADSUB14
1oz Silver Proof Australovenator Coin Full Series Subscription
Price $99.00 5 x $99.00
Australian Abalone Shell 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Authentic Abalone Shell
An Abalone is a single-shelled mollusc or marine snail which feed on algae while suctioned to reef or rock by its muscular body. The abalone is adored for its stunning inner shell and pearls, with its flesh considered to be a culinary delicacy in many countries. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the reverse of this unique coin features a sculpted representation of an abalone shell, with a polished fragment of authentic abalone shell as the centrepiece, against a rippled pattern representing the ocean floor. Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin's obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, and the 2014 year-date. Only 5,000 of these spectacular coins will be released in a classic display case within a beautifully illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 36.60mm
Item code
Description
14V27AAA
1oz Silver Proof Abalone Shell Coin
Price $109.00
Australian Opal Series – Masked Owl 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The Masked Owl is the sixth release in the popular Australian Opal series which features nocturnal Australian animals created in pure opal. The charming Masked Owl is recognised by its brown feathers surrounding a white, heart-shaped mask. The coin's reverse incorporates an inner panel design of an Australian Masked Owl sitting in a tree hollow in pure Australian opal. The outer panel design features eucalyptus leaves, blossom, native flowers and a Waning Gibbous moon. The Southern Cross star constellation is also incorporated in the design. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, this unique coin is issued as Australian legal tender, and features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination. Each precious coin is presented in a prestigious display case with a light which turns on as you open the lid, representing the moon shining down on the nocturnal creature. Only 8,000 of these coins will be released, each accompanied by a numbered Certificate and a beautifully illustrated shipper. Forthcoming 2015 releases: Rough-Scaled Python, Ghost Bat
Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 36.60mm
Special Display Case with Light
Item code
Description
14T66BAA
1oz Silver Proof Masked Owl Coin
Price $115.00
Melbourne ANDA Coin Show Special – Australian Kookaburra 2014 1oz Silver Coloured Kookaburra
The kookaburra’s call is one of the most endearing sounds of the Australian bush, and can be heard echoing through the trees at dawn and dusk. This year’s ANDA Melbourne Coin Show Special features the iconic Australian bird on this 1oz coloured coin struck from 99.9% pure silver. Featuring a vibrant young kookaburra perched on a tree branch sheltered by leaves in colour, the design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the 2014 year-date. Each Australian legal tender coin is limited to a worldwide release of 2,000 in special ANDA Melbourne Coin Show packaging, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Extremely Limited Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 40.60mm
Item code
Description
14022DDAA 1oz Silver Coloured Kookaburra Coin
Price $74.00
Young Collectors Super Powers – Weather Control 2014 $1 Coin in Card
Controlling the weather would enable human beings to pick and choose whether it will rain, hail, snow or shine! Perfect for any budding young collector who has dreamt of being a superhero, the latest Young Collectors Super Powers coin features the power of weather control. The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured superhero generating lightning. The superhero is standing high up in the sky, on top of the radio tower on a high-rise building. As well as the inscription WEATHER CONTROL, the design also includes The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. The Young Collectors Super Powers – Weather Control coin is struck from aluminium bronze, issued as Australian legal tender, and housed in a beautifully illustrated presentation card. The series album, designed to fit all six coins, is available with the first coin release, Super Senses. Previous releases: Super Senses, Invisibility, Cybernetics, Flight Forthcoming release: Super Strength
Item code
Description
1420FAAD 1420CAAD 1420EAAD 1420BAAD 1420AAAD 1420AZAA
2014 Weather Control $1 Coin 2014 Flight $1 Coin 2014 Cybernetics $1 Coin 2014 Invisibility $1 Coin 2014 Super Senses $1 Coin 2014 Super Senses $1 Coin in Series Album
Price $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $19.95
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 release. 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. 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. Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 30.60mm Item code
Description
1437DAAA
1oz Silver Proof High Relief Koala Coin
Price $104.00
Coin releases from 8:00am (WST) 7 October 2014* ?
Australian Lunar Series II 2015 Year of the Goat Gold and Silver Proof Coloured Coins
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Australian Lunar Series II 2015 Year of the Goat 1oz Silver Typeset Collection
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Australian Kangaroo – 25th Anniversary 2014 2oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin
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The Land Down Under – Rock Fishing 2014 1/4oz Gold and 1oz Silver Proof Coins
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Australian Map-Shaped Coin Series – Crocodile 2014 1oz Silver Coloured Coin
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Gods of Olympus – Hades 2014 2oz Silver High Relief Coin
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Mother's Love – Orangutan 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
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Young Collectors Super Powers – Super Strength 2014 $1 Coin in Card
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Australian Citizenship 2014 $1 Coin in Card
Mid-September Releases: ?
Endangered and Extinct – Mahogany Glider 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin
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Chinese Ancient Mythical Creatures 2014 5oz Silver Proof 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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