2011 Koala Silver Coins

2011 Koala Silver Coins

September 2, 2010 by Silver Coins Today · Leave a Comment 

The Perth Mint of Australia will release next year’s bullion 2011 Koala Silver Coins beginning on October 4, 2010. The 99.9% pure silver coins feature a new design depicting the koala, one of Australia’s most popular animals.

The Australian Koala Bullion Silver Coin series was first introduced in 2007, and has been a popular offering ever [...]

2010 Australian Kangaroo  High Relief Silver Coin Released

2010 Australian Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin Released

July 19, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

Expanding on its world-renowned Australian Kangaroo bullion coin series, the Perth Mint of Australia has released theĀ 2010 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin.
This coin marks a departure, however, from the traditional kangaroo bullion series which, up until now, has only been struck from pure gold. The series itself debuted over twenty years ago [...]

2010 Husky Silver Coin Continues Australian Antarctic Territory Series

2010 Husky Silver Coin Continues Australian Antarctic Territory Series

March 15, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

Portraying a beauty that will inspire the imagination of coin collectors and animal lovers around the world, the Perth Mint has released the seventh coin in the highly successfully Australian Antarctic Territory series, the 2010 Husky Silver Proof Coin.
Struck from one ounce of 99.9% pure silver, the Husky coin features a colorful image of the [...]

Sydney Cove Medallion Portrayed on  High Relief Silver Australian Coin

Sydney Cove Medallion Portrayed on High Relief Silver Australian Coin

March 9, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

In a pairing that can only be called unique, the Perth Mint of Australia is releasing a coin and accompanying collectible china plate that celebrates a design created for a young Australia and first seen on a piece of Wedgwood pottery in 1789. The Sydney Cove Medallion Silver Proof Coin recalls that classic design which [...]

Australian Leafy Sea Dragon Silver Proof Coin

Australian Leafy Sea Dragon Silver Proof Coin

February 23, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

The 1/2 oz Silver Proof Leafy Sea Dragon coin marks the second issue in the Australian Sea Life series. Available now from the Perth Mint, each coin provides a glimpse into the beautiful underwater world surrounding Australia.
With the land ‘Down Under’ hosting some of the most pristine reef environments on the globe, it is [...]

2010 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin

2010 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin

February 11, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

For the third year in a row, the Perth Mint of Australia is offering a twist on its highly sought after koala silver coins. This one is in the form of its newly released 2010 Australian Gilded Koala Silver 1 oz. Coin.
To create this unique coin, the Mint takes the same design as [...]

2010 Burke & Wills Anniversary Silver Proof Coin

January 17, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

Burke and Wills are not well-known names in most of the world, but in Australia they are legendary heroes on par with America’s Lewis and Clark. This is because the two men were responsible for leading the first expedition of european settlers across the Australian continent from south to north.
To [...]

2010 Pheidippides’ Marathon Anniversary Silver Coin

January 4, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

The name Pheidippides probably does not mean much to most, but his story has led to a sport known to all. That is why The Perth Mint has released the high relief Pheidippides’ Marathon Run 2,500th Anniversary Silver Proof Coin.

1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Coin

December 14, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

The Famous Battles five coin series from The Perth Mint of Australia has proven to be extremely popular among collectors, with the first two already sold out. Closing out this collection, the Mint has released the one-ounce 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Proof coin.

Great River Journeys Silver Coin Set

Great River Journeys Silver Coin Set

November 30, 2009 by Silver Coins Today Staff · Leave a Comment 

For those looking for a way to travel the world from the comfort of their coin collection, the Perth Mint has released a new five coin set allowing just that. Each colorized coin of the Great River Journeys Silver Proof Coin Set features a different river from around the globe.

Australian Lunar Silver 2010 Year of the Tiger Coins

November 22, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment 

Few objects relating to man can be traced back millennia, but the Chinese Lunar Calendar is one such example. Fine tuned through the years, the calendar has been linked to animals as a mnemonic aid in remembering the twelve cycles. The year 2010 is to be the Year of the Tiger. [...]

2010 Australian Centenary of Flight Silver Proof Coin Debuts

November 10, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

Harry Houdini is a name almost synonymous with magic and stunt acts, but few are aware that he was also a pilot in the early days of aviation. In fact, he is attributed with being the first individual to obtain sustained flight in the country of Australia. That is why the Perth [...]

2010 Lunar Tiger Silver Coins

September 15, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

The Perth Mint has released its 2010 Australian Lunar Tiger Silver Coins, continuing the tradition of producing the lunar silver coins it started in 1999. Corresponding to the Year of the Tiger, the 2010 coin features an image of the wild cat.

2010 Australian Kookaburra Bullion Silver Coins

September 7, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment 

A newly designed image of perhaps Australia’s best known and loved bird is featured on the reverse of the new 2010 Australian Kookaburra Bullion Silver Coins.

2010 Australian Koala Bullion Silver Coins

August 31, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

Available in four different sizes, the Perth Mint released today its extremely popular Australian Koala Bullion Silver Coins for 2010. This series of silver coins was first introduced to the world in 2007 and has been gaining an international following ever since.

2009 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin

July 31, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

Available now for over 20 years, the Perth Mint has created yet another unique design for their 2009 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin. Like only a handful of other bullion coins around the world, the Kookaburra features a new reverse design each year.

Felix Mendelssohn Proof Silver Coin

July 19, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

The Perth Mint of Australia has released the first of a five coin series celebrating the Romantic-era composers, the Felix Mendelssohn 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

2009 Australian Koala Silver Coin

June 29, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

Designed by indigenous artist Darryl Bellotti, the 2009 Australian Koala Silver Coin is one of the world’s most popular 99.9% fine bullion silver coins.

Australian International Year of Astronomy Silver Coin

June 2, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

May 22 marks the release date of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Silver Proof Coin from the Perth Mint of Australia. With an extremely limited mintage of only 7500, this colorful 99.9% pure silver coin is sure to put a twinkle in your eye!

Australian Swimming Excellence Silver Coin

May 26, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment 

The Perth Mint of Australia honors Australia’s legendary success in the sport of swimming with a collector 100 years of Swimming Excellence Silver Proof Coin that also commemorates Swimming Australia.

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