2012 Year of the Dragon High Relief Proof Silver Coin
March 1, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 2 Comments
Issued as the newest release of the Australian Lunar Series II from the Perth Mint of Australia is the 2012 Year of the Dragon High Relief Proof Silver Coin. This new strike contains the same reverse image of a dragon as seen on other recent Perth Lunar coins, however it marks the first time it has […]
Canadian Silver Dollars Commemorative War of 1812 Bicentennial
February 22, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Royal Canadian Mint has struck three unique 2012 Silver Dollars celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 in which Canada played an integral part. The commemorative coins are available in proof, brilliant and gold-plated finishes with each struck from 99.99% pure silver. Today, the War of 1812 is thought by many to have […]
Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Coins and Set Released
February 16, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins are now available in both proof and uncirculated qualities from the United States Mint as well as the Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set. The U.S. Mint began selling the coins and set today, February 16, 2012. As announced late last week, the collector proof silver […]
Canadian 2012 $20 Silver Polar Bear Commemorative Coin at Face Value
February 13, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Expanding on the immense popularity of its "Exchange $20 for $20" program, the Royal Canadian Mint has launched the third coin in the series with the $20 Silver Polar Bear Commemorative Coin. These .9999 fine silver specimen quality coins showcase the image of a polar bear. The strikes are available now from the Royal Canadian […]
2012 Silver Dollar Pricing Reduced, Commemorative Coin Release Dates
February 10, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
Release dates are available and pricing for the upcoming 2012 silver dollar commemorative coins have been reduced by the United States Mint, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Thursday, February 9. New price points for the yet to be released Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar and the Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar will be lower than what […]
2011-P Chickasaw 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Available
February 9, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The United States Mint released its 2011-P Chickasaw National Recreation Area 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin for Oklahoma on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Noon (Eastern Time). The coin is the final of five 2011-dated strikes in the Mint’s America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ series and also marks the tenth overall in the program. […]
2012 Australian Opal Koala Silver Coin Begins New Series
February 3, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 3 Comments
The Perth Mint of Australia introduces a new coin series featuring nocturnal creatures of the country detailed in pure Australian opal with the release of the 2012 Opal Koala Silver Coin in proof quality. What creature could be more appropriate for the debut of a new Australian Opal Series than a koala, looked upon by many […]