JANUARY 2012 BULLETIN
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Famous Battles in Australian History – Kapyong 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin
“In memory of the men from Australia who fell in the Korean War…” - Korean War Memorial, Moore Park, Sydney
The Korean War began in June 1950, when North Korean forces launched an invasion of South Korea. Kapyong came to be the most significant and important battle for Australian troops during this conflict. The coin’s reverse depicts an Australian soldier wearing Korean War kit. The background incorporates a printed historical image of soldiers at Kapyong, and the inscription KAPYONG 1951. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is also incorporated into the design. The coin has been struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and is presented with a detailed Certificate of Authenticity in a themed shipper. No more than 5,000 of these Australian legal tender coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.
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NEW RELEASE
FIRST RELEASE ‘GALLIPOLI' SOLD OUT
TOBRUK RELEASED JULY 2011 KOKODA RELEASED OCTOBER 2011 LIMITED STOCK REMAINS
Previous Releases: Gallipoli (sold out), Tobruk, Kokoda Forthcoming Release: Long Tan Item code
Description
12R11AAA 12R10AAA 11Q90AAA
1oz Silver Proof Kapyong Coin $107.00 1oz Silver Proof Kokoda Coin $107.00 1oz Silver Proof Tobruk Coin $107.00
Price
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – Diamond Jubilee 2012 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin
Hurrah for Her Majesty! A lovely coin commemorating sixty years of Her reign.
2oz GOLD RELEASE SOLD OUT
Her Majesty was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 at the age of 27. In a radio broadcast, The Queen declared: “Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.” The Australian legal tender coin has been struck from 1/4oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality and features the original Mary Gillick uncrowned effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse. The inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMONDJUBILEE is incorporated into the design. The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
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NEW RELEASE
EXTREMELY LIMITED ONE COIN PER MEMBER
Strictly limited to a release of only 1,000, this wonderful coin is presented in a stunning shipper with numbered Certificate of Authenticity. 1oz SILVER PROOF COIN RELEASED NOVEMBER 2011 LIMITED STOCK REMAINS SEE PAGE 20 Item code
Description
Obverse shown actual size
Price
12R03AAA 1/4oz Gold Proof Diamond Jubilee Coin $789.00
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Forever Love Coin 2012 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Love makes the world go round, and this ‘round’ is bound to set hearts-a-beating!
As a profound token of affection, this lovely coin depicts two koalas framed by a heart of entwined gum leaves and blossoms. The original design reflects the ideals of loyalty, companionship and true affection. The reverse also depicts an eternal waterfall and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. Limited to a release of only 7,500, the coin comes in a pretty shipper with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A wonderful gift or Valentine’s Day keepsake for the love in your life!
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NEW RELEASE
GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
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Description
Price
12S62AAA 1/2oz Silver Proof Forever Love Coin $67.50
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Wildlife in Need – Polar Bear 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Dare to care for the Polar Bear.
With a $1.99 donation going to the World Wildlife Fund on each coin purchased, this stunning coin needs no introduction. The main threat to the Polar Bear is the loss of habitat caused by ice loss as a result of climate change. As the Arctic continues to warm, two-thirds of the world's Polar Bears could disappear by mid-century. Other threats include pollution, poaching, industrial developments and unregulated hunting. The coin’s reverse depicts two adult Polar Bears and a cub, in colour, against an Arctic landscape.
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NEW RELEASE
PREVIOUS RELEASES SOLD OUT
Struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as Tuvalu legal tender. Presented in themed packaging, no more than 5,000 of these coins will be released. Previous Releases: Giant Panda (sold out), Orangutan (sold out) Forthcoming Releases: Black Rhinoceros, Siberian Tiger Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint.
Item code
Description
Price
12S10AAA 1oz Silver Proof Polar Bear Coin $114.50
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2012 Year of the Dragon Stamp and Coin Cover
NEW RELEASE
Highly popular dragon design a sure-fire hit!
The Perth Mint and Australia Post are pleased to celebrate the auspicious Year of the Dragon with this stunning stamp and coin cover. In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Dragon are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate. The reverse of the Australian legal tender coin depicts a dragon with a representation of a 'pearl of wisdom' and the Chinese character for 'dragon'. Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post 60c and $1.80 stamps. The stamps are postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity and official number. Available for delivery from 10 January 2012.
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Item code
Description
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12S66AAA
Stamp and Coin Cover $15.95
Price
NEW RELEASE
Baby Dragon 2012 $1 Coin in Card
A lovely thought for the 'baby dragon' in your life!
LIMIT OF ONE COIN PER MEMBER
This incredibly cute baby dragon coin celebrates the Year of the Dragon and is ideally suited for babies born in this lucky year. Released by The Perth Mint and Australia Post, the coin is issued as Tuvalu legal tender with a limited mintage of just 10,000. The coin's reverse depicts a colourful baby dragon and includes The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark. This delightful release is presented in an illustrated card with space to record your special baby's name, birth date and other details. Available for delivery from 16 January 2012.
Item code
Description
Price
12S65AAA $1 Coin in Card $15.95
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NEW RELEASE
Australian Koala 2012 1oz Silver Coin
Eagerly awaited design – a dream!
The iconic 2012 Silver Koala is a wonderful annual release and much anticipated by collectors. Struck from 99.9% pure silver, the coin’s reverse depicts an adult koala asleep on the branch of a tree. The design also includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark while the obverse shows the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Presented in a coloured, beautifully photographed card, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. Struck on a mint-to-order basis, the coin’s full mintage will be officially declared at the end of 2012.
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Item code
Description
1207DAAA
2012 1oz Silver Koala in Card
Price $57.50
2012 UK Official Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
NEW RELEASE
£5 Crown
This coin celebrates The Queen’s reign with two royal portraits created by Britain’s foremost sculptor. Ian Rank-Broadley was inspired by Mary Gillick's portrait of The Queen, and using his own interpretation he added the element of foliage - a direct homage to Queen Victoria, the only other monarch to achieve her Diamond Jubilee. This £5 coin struck in cupro-nickel to brilliant uncirculated quality comes housed in a beautiful, specially designed informative presentation folder.
Item code
Description
12S35AAA
UK £5 Queen Jubilee
Price $29.95
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NEW RELEASE
2012 UK Britannia ÂŁ2 Silver Bullion Coin
The 2012 coin features Philip Nathan's breathtaking portrait of Britannia on the reverse. This famed design has been chosen especially to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The design is beautifully complemented by the current portrait of The Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley on the obverse. The 2012 ÂŁ2 Silver Britannia is struck in the Britannia standard of silver 0.958 Ag, making it the purest legal tender coin of the United Kingdom.
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12S72AAA UK 2012 Britannia Coin $89.00
Description
Price
NEW RELEASE
2012 UK Standard Proof Coin Set All 10 legal tender coins in this set are dated 2012 and struck to proof quality. These include the eight definitive coins from the 1p to the £2 with all pence denominations uniting to reveal a single image - a shield of the Royal Arms. The set also includes two special commemorative coins - a brilliantly designed £5 coin celebrating The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and a £2 coin to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. This set is housed in a stylish black embossed case and comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
2012 UK Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Set
This set comprises 10 legal tender coins including all of the definitive coins from the 1p to the £2 as well as two commemorative coins – a £2 coin celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens and a £5 coin celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The set are displayed in an informative and fully illustrated presentation folder. Item code 12S80BAA
Description
Price
UK 2012 Proof $99.95 Coin Set 12S80AAA UK 2012 Uncirculated $55.00 Coin Set
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NEW RELEASE
The Official Olympic and Paralympic UK £5 Coins
The eyes of the world are now on London, and these official Olympic and Paralympic £5 coins reflect all the excitement of the Games. As with previous Games releases, the official coins are expected to attract exceptional demand, so act quickly to secure yours! The Olympic coin’s reverse features the iconic London skyline surrounded by Olympic pictograms. The Paralympic coin’s reverse features an innovative design representing Paralympic accuracy, manoeuvrability and speed. Both cupro-nickel coins have been struck in brilliant uncirculated quality and come in an official informative, illustrated presentation pack with a specially designed slipcase. Item code
Description
Price
11S69AAA UK £5 Official Olympic Coin $34.95 11S69BAA UK £5 Official Paralympic Coin $34.95
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Countdown to London 2012 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coins
NEW RELEASE
The final release in the Countdown series is the 2012 £5 uncirculated cupro-nickel coin featuring an inspirational design - three triumphant athletes on the victor’s podium. Inscribed with the words, COUNTDOWN 2012 and XXX Olympiad, it’s impossible not to get excited about this great event. Previous coins in the series include the 2009, 2010 and 2011 cupronickel coins. All coins are issued as legal tender of the United Kingdom and are housed in presentation cards. The 2009 and 2010 releases come with a free collection box where you can store all four coins to complete your collection. Item code
Description
11S26AAA 11R05EAA 10Q28AAA
2012 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2011 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2009 and 2010 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Collection Pack
Price $19.95 $19.95 $54.95
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The Perth Mint, founded as a branch of the Royal Mint in 1899, produced millions of gold sovereigns and large amounts of Australian currency during the 20th century. Acquired by the Government of Western Australia in 1970 and empowered by the Commonwealth Government in 1986 to issue gold, silver and platinum legal tender, it is renowned internationally for the outstanding quality of its collector and investor coins which reflect a 112-year tradition of minting excellence.
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