2012 Australian Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin
May 1, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Appearing as a new issue from the Perth Mint of Australia is the proof 2012 Australian Kookaburra High Relief Silver Coin. The release marks the first time the Perth has chosen to offer a Kookaburra coin in high relief, although the series itself has a long history. Kookaburra silver coins were introduced by the Perth […]
2012 American Silver Eagle San Francisco Proof Set Scheduled
April 24, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
With limited details yet available, the United States Mint has unofficially confirmed that an American Silver Eagle set will be issued in 2012. The confirmation comes in the form of a projected release date listed on the Mint’s store website for a 2012 American Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Silver Proof Set. The set is currently scheduled […]
2012 Long Tan Silver Proof Coin Ends Australian Famous Battles Series
April 22, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia brings to a close the Famous Battles in Australian History Five-Coin Series with the release of the 2012 Long Tan Silver Proof Coin. All five silver coins from the program commemorate different famous battles with this newest release featuring a reverse design emblematic of the Battle of Long Tan fought in […]
2012 Australian Koala Silver Coin Minted to 1/10 Ounce
April 18, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia has issued a new 2012 Australian Koala Silver Coin struck from 1/10 ounce of the precious metal with a face value of 10 cents. Shown on the reverse is an original image of a koala seen on all 2012-dated coins from the series. Each is composed of 99.9% pure silver. […]
2012-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin Released
April 12, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
One of the United States Mint’s most popular annual numismatic products is now available. The 2012-W American Silver Eagle proof coin was released for sale beginning at Noon (Eastern) today, April 12, 2012. The American Silver Eagle has an initial price listed of $59.95, plus the U.S. Mint’s standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 […]
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Honored with 2012 UK Silver Coins
April 9, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Minting facilities from around the world have been striking and releasing coins as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II. Not surprisingly, a significant collection of 60th anniversary products is offered by Britain’s Royal Mint (www.royalmint.com). Just as the 60-year reign of the Queen has included a variety of important events, the […]
2012 Year of the Dragon Silver Ten-Coin Set
April 2, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
A new multi-coin colorized set has just been issued by the Perth Mint of Australia expanding on its popular silver lunar series of coins. The 2012 Year of the Dragon Silver Ten-Coin Set is available now from the Perth as part of its Australian Lunar Series II Program. The set contains coins all struck from […]