Gold Coins at The Perth Mint Australia

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Discover Australia 2006 Koala Gold Coins Description: Discover Australia is a magnificent collector coin program from the historic Perth Mint. Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, the program comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australia`s amazing fauna, landmarks, and flora. These 2006-dated coins are struck from 1 - 2oz, 1 - 10oz and 1 - 25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The reverse of each coin depicts a Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). One of Australia`s most endearing marsupials, the Koala is also one of its most endangered species. A major threat is the destruction of eucalypt forests and woodlands - both home and a food source for the Koala. The year-date and The Perth Mint`s traditional ?P? mintmark also appear in the design. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coins depict Ian Rank-Broadley`s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverseEach coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia`s distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1, 000 1 - 2oz, 2, 500 1 - 10oz and 25, 000 1 - 25oz coins worldwide.... Read More about the "Discover Australia 2006 Koala Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Discover Australia 2006 Saltwater Crocodile Gold C Description: Discover Australia is a magnificent collector coin program from the historic Perth Mint. Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, the program comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australia`s amazing fauna, flora and landmarks. These 2006-dated coins are struck from 1 - 2oz, 1 - 10oz and 1 - 25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The reverse of each coin an depicts a Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). The world`s largest reptile, a `saltie` is capable of growing to between six and seven metres and weighing up to 1, 000 kilograms. Distributed across tropical northern Australia, this fearsome creature inhabits fresh and saltwater, and will stalk any human foolish enough to swim in its vicinity. The year-date and The Perth Mint`s traditional ?P? mintmark also appear in the design. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coins depict Ian Rank-Broadley`s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia`s distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1, 000 1 - 2oz, 2, 500 1 - 10oz and 25, 000 1 - 25oz coins worldwide.... Read More about the "Discover Australia 2006 Saltwater Crocodile Gold C" on the Perth Mint Website

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Discover Australia 2006 Wombat Gold Coins Description: Discover Australia is a magnificent collector coin program from the historic Perth Mint. Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, the program comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australia`s amazing fauna, landmarks and flora. These 2007-dated coins are struck from 1 - 2oz, 1 - 10oz and 1 - 25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The reverse of each coin depicts a Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus), an herbivorous marsupial native only to Australia. Extremely hard to spot in the wild, most live in damp, coastal regions of south-eastern Australia and in Tasmania. Covered in thick, coarse fur, they possess sharp claws and powerful limbs for digging long burrows in which they can survive cold temperatures and even bush fires. The year-date and The Perth Mint`s traditional ?P? mintmark also appear in the design. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coins depict Ian Rank-Broadley`s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia`s distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1, 000 1 - 2oz, 2, 500 1 - 10oz and 25, 000 1 - 25oz coins worldwide.... Read More about the "Discover Australia 2006 Wombat Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Discover Australia 2008 Dolphin Gold Coins Description: Discover Australia is a magnificent collector coin program from the historic Perth Mint. Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, the program comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australia`s amazing fauna, landmarks and flora. This 2008-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coins reverse symbolises Broome, a magnet for visitors offering winter warmth and an intoxicating blend of history, romance and indulgence. From the 1880s, European, Asian and indigenous Australians flocked to Roebuck Bay on the north-west coast in search of pearls and personal fortunes. Their pearling adventures and the fascinating melting pot of cultures they created still flavour the charismatic town. The reverse design portrays a coloured pearl shell containing four white pearls on a beach. As well as a lugger at sea, the design also incorporates The Perth Mint`s traditional P mintmark and the year-date. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts Ian Rank-Broadley`s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian sheoak timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia`s distinctive logo. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Perth Mint will release no more than 7, 500 of these coins worldwide.... Read More about the "Discover Australia 2008 Dolphin Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Kangaroo Dreaming Rectangular Gold Coins Description: There is huge international interest in Australian Indigenous art, the oldest ongoing tradition of art in the world, which The Perth Mint is proud to portray on these innovative rectangle-shaped coins. The coins are struck from 10g, 5g and 2.5g of 99.99% pure gold. The rectangular coins are the perfect shape for the Indigenous-style art portrayed on their reverses. Created by Darryl Bellotti, an Indigenous artist of both Yamatji and Nyoongar descent, the design is inspired by his boyhood memories of a hunting trip in north-western Australia. The kangaroo is surrounded by patterns of dots, symbolising the hunters journey, and circles, representing the places where they stopped. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination on its obverse. Each Kangaroo Dreaming coin is housed in a beautifully illustrated presentation pack which includes Darryl Bellottis signature and his evocative description of hunting in the Australian bush. The pack incorporates a Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Kangaroo Dreaming Rectangular Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Lucky Waving Cat 1/10oz Gold Coin Description: The popular Maneki Neko, or Lucky Waving Cat figurine, is believed to bring good luck to homes and businesses. A cat with a raised right paw attracts wealth and good luck; a cat with a raised left paw draws customers, friendship and love; while a cat with both paws aloft brings the additional benefits of blessings, good health and academic success. This coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1 - 10oz of 99.99% pure gold. The coloured reverse design, which appears on a shiny background, depicts a Lucky Waving Cat with its right paw raised and a gold coin. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coins obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2008 year-date. The coin is housed in an attractive presentation display case featuring a granite-effect base and glossy timber lid. The case comes in a colourfully illustrated shipper depicting a Maneki Neko. No more than 5, 000 individual 1 - 10oz coins will be released. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity... Read More about the "Lucky Waving Cat 1/10oz Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Lucky Waving Cat 1/5 Gold Coin Description: The popular Maneki Neko, or Lucky Waving Cat figurine, is believed to bring good luck to homes and businesses. A cat with a raised right paw attracts wealth and good luck; a cat with a raised left paw draws customers, friendship and love; while a cat with both paws aloft brings the additional benefits of blessings, good health and academic success. This coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1 - 5oz of 99.99% pure gold. The coloured reverse design, which appears on a shiny background, depicts a Lucky Waving Cat with both paws raised and a lucky bag. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coins obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2008 year-date. The coin is housed in an attractive presentation display case featuring a granite-effect base and glossy timber lid. The case comes in a colourfully illustrated shipper No more than 5, 000 individual 1 - 5oz coins will be released. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Lucky Waving Cat 1/5 Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Luckywaking 1/25oz Gold Coin Description: The popular Maneki Neko, or Lucky Waving Cat figurine, is believed to bring good luck to homes and businesses. A cat with a raised right paw attracts wealth and good luck; a cat with a raised left paw draws customers, friendship and love; while a cat with both paws aloft brings the additional benefits of blessings, good health and academic success. This coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1 - 25oz of 99.99% pure gold. The coloured reverse design, which appears on a shiny background, depicts a Lucky Waving Cat with its left paw raised and a red heart. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coins obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2008 year-date. The coin is housed in an attractive presentation display case featuring a granite-effect base and glossy timber lid. The case comes in a colourfully illustrated shipper depicting a Maneki Neko. No more than 5, 000 individual 1 - 25oz coins will be released. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Luckywaking 1/25oz Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Octagonal Good Fortune Gold Coins Description: Chinese culture is steeped in ancient lucky symbols. This stunning coin, which portrays several symbols of fortune and wealth, also reflects the auspiciousness of the number eight in traditional beliefs. The 2008 coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 8.88g of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The unusually-shaped coin has eight sides. The centre of the coins reverse portrays a stylised combination of Chinese characters with the literal meaning bringing money and treasures. A peony, the flower of riches, appears in colour at the top of the design, while eight yuan bao, small ingots used in ancient China as money, are shown below. Behind these design elements is a string of eight lucky coins. Long ago, their circular shape was said to represent Heaven, while their square hole symbolised Earth. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination of $28 on the obverse. The coin is housed in a presentation display case featuring a granite-effect base and glossy timber lid. The case comes in an attractive, illustrated shipper with gold foiling. The Perth Mint will release no more that 2, 008 of these lucky coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Octagonal Good Fortune Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Olympics Gold Coin Description: With around 500 Australian athletes competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, The Perth Mint is celebrating their participation with a suite of stunning Australian commemoratives, including this pure gold coin which is approved by the Australian Olympic Committee. This 2008-dated coin is struck from 10g of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. Diameter of 22.50mm. The coins reverse depicts the AOCs official Olympic Games Flag and Rings logo in colour. It is surrounded by stylised representations of the Sydney Opera House and the outer structure of the Beijing Olympic Stadium. As well as The Perth Mints P mintmark, the reverse also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM and the date 8-8-08 the day the Games begin. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The coin is housed in a red leatherette presentation case and illustrated sleeve featuring the Flag and Rings logo. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Perth Mint will release no more than 2, 008 of these pure gold coins, historic mementos of the first Olympic Games to be held in China... Read More about the "Olympics Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Sir Edmund Hillary Gold Coin Description: This coin celebrates the life of Sir Edmund Hillary K.G., O.N.Z., K.B.E., the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest and arguably New Zealands most famous son. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1 - 4oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coins reverse depicts a portrait of Sir Edmund Hillary and his signature. The design includes a silver fern, a symbol of New Zealand, and an image of Mount Everest. The reverse also includes the inscriptions SIR EDMUND HILLARY 1919-2008 and A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT. The coin is supported by Lady June Hillary, the widow of Sir Edmund. Issued as legal tender of New Zealand, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. New Zealand Post will issue no more than 1, 953 of these gold proof coins. Each coin is housed in a presentation display case featuring the words Sir Edmund Hillary 1919-2008 in gold lettering. The case comes in a beautifully illustrated box-shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity... Read More about the "Sir Edmund Hillary Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Turtle Dreaming Rectangular Gold Coins Description: There is huge international interest in Australian Indigenous art, the oldest ongoing tradition of art in the world, which The Perth Mint is proud to portray on these innovative rectangle-shaped coins. The coins are struck from 10g, 5g and 2.5g of 99.99% pure gold. The rectangular coins are the perfect shape for the Indigenous-style art portrayed on their reverses. Created by Darryl Bellotti, an Indigenous artist of both Yamatji and Nyoongar descent, the design is inspired by his boyhood memories of a hunting trip in north-western Australia. The turtle is surrounded by patterns of dots, symbolising the hunters journey, and circles, representing the places where they stopped. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination on its obverse. Each Turtle Dreaming coin is housed in a beautifully illustrated presentation pack which includes Darryl Bellottis signature and his evocative description of hunting in the Australian bush. The pack incorporates a Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Turtle Dreaming Rectangular Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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