Gold Coins at The Perth Mint Australia

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2008 World Youth Day 1oz Gold Coin Description: Hundreds of thousands of participants will celebrate World Youth Day in Sydney in July 2008 with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, who is coming to Australia for the first time. This commemorative coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coins reverse depicts a Vatican-approved image of His Holiness The Pope. The design, which includes the official WYDSYD08 logo, also incorporates the Mints P mintmark. The coins obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. No more than 1, 000 of these gold proof commemoratives will be released by The Perth Mint. Each coin is housed in a timber display case with the WYDSYD08 logo on the lid. The case comes in a red box shipper portraying a coloured image of The Pope and the WYDSYD08 logo on the lid.... Read More about the "2008 World Youth Day 1oz Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2008 Year Of The Mouse Gold Coin Description: The immensely popular Chinese Lunar design theme is secure with the announcement of The Perth Mint?s Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series II. These first Proof Issue coins celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year of the Mouse. The 2008-dated coins are struck from 1oz, 1 - 4oz and 1 - 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The reverse of each coin depicts a mouse crouching on a bed of stones with chilli peppers clustered in the background. As well as the inscription ?Year of the Mouse? and the Chinese character for ?mouse?, the design also incorporates The Perth Mint?s ?P? mintmark. A prestigious new feature is the larger diameter of each coin, which provides extra space for the enchanting artistry of Series II. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than: Gold Proof Lunar Series II coins are housed in elegant oval-shaped display cases. Each case, featuring a granite-like base and a glossy timber-effect lid, comes in an illustrated coloured shipper depicting two mice. As well as appealing to proof quality gold coin collectors, these outstanding releases also make great gifts for people born in any year ?ruled? by the Chinese Lunar mouse ? including 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008.... Read More about the "2008 Year Of The Mouse Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Ausralian Koala Gold Coin Description: The Perth Mint is proud to announce a new series of iconic Australian Koala coins. The coins are struck from 2oz, 1oz, 1 - 10oz and 1 - 25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The reverse of each 2008 coin depicts a mother and baby koala sitting on a tree branch. The design incorporates The Perth Mints P mintmark. The spectacular 1oz high relief coin is struck on a significantly thicker blank to accommodate the greater design depth. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in a luxury presentation case with a jarrah timber lid. Each display case comes in an attractively illustrated box shipper.... Read More about the "Ausralian Koala Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Australian Treasures 1oz Gold Coin Description: Treasures of Australia is a beautiful series of locket coins celebrating Australia?s abundance of natural riches. This first release contains stunning blue sapphires, which are found in major accumulations in Queensland and New South Wales. The 2007-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coin?s reverse design portrays an abstract interpretation of Australia?s stark and beautiful landscape. The design surrounds a transparent half-circle locket containing approximately 1-carat of sapphires. Linked through time with many special properties, including wisdom, loyalty and healing, sapphires are also the birthstone of people born in September. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin is housed in a presentation case with a jarrah timber lid featuring a circular viewing window. The case comes in a stylised box shipper. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1, 000 of these gold proof locket coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled for release between 2007 and 2011, Treasures of Australia celebrates five glittering prizes found in Australia: Sapphires, Opals, Diamonds, Gold, and Pearls.... Read More about the "Australian Treasures 1oz Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Australian Treasures Opal Gold Coin Description: The second gold release from our Treasures of Australia locket coin series encapsulates opals. Australia produces around 95 per cent of the world`s opals, including gem quality opal from the South Australian town of Coober Pedy, and coveted black opal from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales. This 2008-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coins reverse design portrays an abstract interpretation of Australias stark and beautiful landscape. The design surrounds a transparent half-circle locket containing approximately 1-carat of Australian white opals. A token of hope and purity in ancient times, opal is the modern birthstone of people born in October. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin is housed in a presentation case with a jarrah timber lid featuring a circular viewing window. The case comes in a beautifully illustrated box shipper. The Perth Mint will release no more than 1, 000 of these gold proof locket coins. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled for release between 2007 and 2011, Treasures of Australia celebrates five glittering prizes found in Australia: Sapphires, Opals, Diamonds, Gold, and Pearls... Read More about the "Australian Treasures Opal Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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Chinese Mythological Fortune Gold Coins Description: Vivid characters hold centre stage in Chinese mythology, a vast anthology of ancient legends, folklore and traditional beliefs. Some of the most popular characters are revered as embodiments of fortune, success, longevity and wealth. Displayed in many homes and businesses, these lucky figures exercise a powerful influence in many peoples lives. These rectangular coins portray a Chinese mythological character symbolising fortune. The coins are struck by The Perth Mint from 10g and 5g of 99.9% pure gold in specimen quality. The colourfully illustrated Chinese mythological character on the coins reverse is accompanied by the Chinese word for fortune superimposed on clouds. Each coin, which is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10, 000 of each 10 gram design and no more than 20, 000 of each 5g design worldwide. Each coin is housed in a colourfully illustrated presentation card and sleeve incorporating a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Chinese Mythological Fortune Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Chinese Mythological Longevity Gold Coins Description: Vivid characters hold centre stage in Chinese mythology, a vast anthology of ancient legends, folklore and traditional beliefs. Some of the most popular characters are revered as embodiments of fortune, success, longevity and wealth. Displayed in many homes and businesses, these lucky figures exercise a powerful influence in many peoples lives. These rectangular coins portray a Chinese mythological character symbolising longevity. The coins are struck by The Perth Mint from 10g and 5g of 99.99% pure gold in specimen quality. The colourfully illustrated Chinese mythological character on the coins reverse is accompanied by the Chinese word for longevity superimposed on clouds. Each coin, which is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10, 000 of each 10 gram design and no more than 20, 000 of each 5g design worldwide. Each coin is housed in a colourfully illustrated presentation card and sleeve incorporating a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Chinese Mythological Longevity Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Chinese Mythological Wealth Gold Coins Description: Vivid characters hold centre stage in Chinese mythology, a vast anthology of ancient legends, folklore and traditional beliefs. Some of the most popular characters are revered as embodiments of fortune, success, longevity and wealth. Displayed in many homes and businesses, these lucky figures exercise a powerful influence in many peoples lives. These rectangular coins portray a Chinese mythological character symbolising wealth. The coins are struck by The Perth Mint from 10g and 5g of 99.99% pure gold in specimen quality. The colourfully illustrated Chinese mythological character on the coins reverse is accompanied by the Chinese word for wealth superimposed on clouds. Each coin, which is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10, 000 of each 10 gram design and no more than 20, 000 of each 5g design worldwide. Each coin is housed in a colourfully illustrated presentation card and sleeve incorporating a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Chinese Mythological Wealth Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Chinese Mytholoical Success Gold Coins Description: Vivid characters hold centre stage in Chinese mythology, a vast anthology of ancient legends, folklore and traditional beliefs. Some of the most popular characters are revered as embodiments of fortune, success, longevity and wealth. Displayed in many homes and businesses, these lucky figures exercise a powerful influence in many peoples lives. These rectangular coins portray a Chinese mythological character symbolising success. The coins are struck by The Perth Mint from 10g and 5g of 99.99% pure gold in specimen quality. The colourfully illustrated Chinese mythological character on the coins reverse is accompanied by the Chinese word for `success` superimposed on clouds. Each coin, which is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10, 000 of each 10 gram design and no more than 20, 000 of each 5g design worldwide. Each coin is housed in a colourfully illustrated presentation card and sleeve incorporating a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "Chinese Mytholoical Success Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Discover Australia 2006 Emu 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 an Emu (Dromaius noveahollandiae), Australia`s largest bird. Although it cannot fly, an Emu`s powerful legs mean it can run as fast as 50 kilometres an hour over the continent`s dry plains. Emus are ratites, the oldest of modern bird families. Their primitive feathers help them survive in a wide varity of climates, including the snowfields of Australia`s high country. 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 Emu Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website

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Discover Australia 2006 Great White Shark Gold Coi 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 coin`s reverse depicts a Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), the most feared predator in the sea. Capable of growing to over seven metres in length, its formidable array of triangular, serrated top teeth rip through prey skewered on its lower jaw. Often seen in Australian waters, this awesome creature is never far from the minds of swimmers and surfers. 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 Great White Shark Gold Coi" on the Perth Mint Website

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Discover Australia 2006 Grey Kangaroo 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 qualityThe reverse of each coin depicts a mob of Grey Kangaroos (Macropus giganteus), one of many species of Australia`s best known animal. Kangaroos are marsupials, a mammalian group that almost exclusively developed in Australia. In 1770, naturalist Joseph Banks recorded the aboriginal word `gangaroo` to describe these beautiful creatures, which possess powerful hind legs for hopping and a pouch to carry their young. 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 Grey Kangaroo Gold Coins" on the Perth Mint Website