Silver Coins at The Perth Mint Australia

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2006 Fire Engine 1oz Silver Coin 1923 Loeschfahrze Description: The fifth release from the Mint`s Fire Engines of the World Series, this coin depicts a 1923 Loschfahrzeug LF 15. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Made by C.D. Magirus Corp, the LF 15 was originally used by the fire department at Siemens. Acquired later by the Berlin Fire Department where it is now preserved, the appliance carried nine firemen and a driver, and could deliver 1, 500 litres of water per minute. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, the coin depicts Raphael Maklouf?s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The coin is housed in an eye-catching red presentation case accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each case comes within a shipper depicting fire fighters. No more than 5, 000 of these coins will be released... Read More about the "2006 Fire Engine 1oz Silver Coin 1923 Loeschfahrze" on the Perth Mint Website

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2006 Fire Engine 1oz Silver Coin 1934 Commer Description: The fourth release from The Perth Mint`s Fire Engines of the World Series, this coin depicts a 1934 Commer Fire Engine. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Built in Britain, this 1934 Commer was the only fire engine available to attend the initial call from Coventry Cathedral following the German Luftwaffe raid on the night of 14 November 1940. The cathedral burned with the city, having been hit by several incendiary devices. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, it depicts Raphael Maklouf?s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Each coin is housed in an eye-catching red presentation case accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each case comes within a shipper depicting fire fighters. No more than 5, 000 of these coins will be released... Read More about the "2006 Fire Engine 1oz Silver Coin 1934 Commer" on the Perth Mint Website

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2006 Sydney Opera House Gold Coin Description: It is likely that overseas visitors will have many stunning memories of Australia. But for most, Sydney`s Opera House is probably the ultimate symbol of the nation. For this reason, The Perth Mint has released this dazzling gold coin depicting the architectural masterpiece that defines modern Australia. The 2006-dated coin is struck from 1 - 25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coin`s reverse depicts the Sydney Opera House, which is situated on Bennelong Point on the shore of Sydney Harbour. The design, which incorporates The Perth Mint?s traditional ?P? mintmark, clearly portrays the Opera House`s unique curved roof structures, which are suggestive of a fleet of sailing boats. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin?s obverse depicts Ian Rank-Broadley?s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each coin is housed in a stitched leatherette presentation case, which comes in a stylishly-designed outer box incorporating the coin`s technical specifications. No more than 100, 000 of these gold coins will be released by The Perth Mint.... Read More about the "2006 Sydney Opera House Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2007 Great White Shark 1oz Silver Coin Description: The Great White Shark is the most feared predator in the sea. Even though most of us will never see a Great White, or White Pointer, we?ve almost certainly watched Jaws, and can imagine the terror of an encounter with this deadly and dangerous monster from the deep. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this dramatic coin allows you to come face-to-face with a Great White Shark! The reverse portrays a chilling coloured image of the gaping jaws and conical snout of a Great White Shark. Issued as legal tender of Tuvalu, the 2007 coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is housed in a timber presentation case, which comes in an illustrated outer box.No more than 5, 000 of these coins will be released, each accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "2007 Great White Shark 1oz Silver Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2007 Phar Lap 1oz Silver Coin Description: Suspicion surrounding the demise of Phar Lap refuses to go away, even after 75 years. On 5 April 1932, Australia?s greatest racehorse died in puzzling circumstances on a ranch in California. Devastated by the news, many Australians were convinced that their beloved chestnut gelding, the winner of 37 races from just 51 starts, had been deliberately poisoned. This stunning tribute to Phar Lap is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin`s reverse depicts jockey Jim Pike riding Phar Lap to victory in the 1930 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Park. The design, which incorporates The Perth Mint`s `P` mintmark, also includes the dates 1932 - 2007 and the words PHAR LAP 75th ANNIVERSARY. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin?s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is housed in a stylish presentation case and strikingly illustrated shipper. The coin is accompanied by a numbered. No more than 7, 500 of these coins will be released by The Perth Mint.... Read More about the "2007 Phar Lap 1oz Silver Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2007 Sydney Harbour Bridge Gold Coin Description: This extremely desirable commemorative celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which opened in 1932. The coin is struck from 1 - 25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coin?s reverse depicts the iconic steel arch bridge, which spans the sparkling waters of Port Jackson between Dawes Point and Milsons Point. As well as the words SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE, the 2007-dated coin also includes and The Perth Mint?s ?P? mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin, which is accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity, is housed in a stitched leatherette presentation case and illustrated box shipper. No more than 100, 000 of these commemorative gold coins will be released by The Perth Mint.... Read More about the "2007 Sydney Harbour Bridge Gold Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2007 Sydney Harbour Bridge Silver Coin Description: This extremely desirable commemorative celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which opened in 1932. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin?s reverse depicts the iconic steel arch bridge, which spans the sparkling waters of Port Jackson between Dawes Point and Milsons Point, with a celebratory burst of fireworks in colour. As well as the words SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE, the 2007-dated coin also includes and The Perth Mint?s ?P? mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. The coin, which is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, is housed in a black presentation case and illustrated box shipper. No more than 10, 000 of these commemorative silver coins will be released by The Perth Mint.... Read More about the "2007 Sydney Harbour Bridge Silver Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2008 1oz Silver Coin 100th Anniversary Coat Of Arm Description: The pre-eminent symbol of the power and authority of Australias Commonwealth Government, the first official Australian Coat of Arms was granted by King Edward VII in 1908. The second Coat of Arms was granted four years later by his successor, King George V in 1912. This 45mm commemorative coin, which depicts both the original and the current Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms, is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coins reverse depicts the 1908 Commonwealth Coat of Arms in colour The design comprises a white and blue shield displaying six small escutcheons and a cross of St. George featuring five six-pointed white stars. Above the shield, which is supported by the kangaroo and emu standing on a grassy mound, is the crest containing the seven-pointed gold star of Federation on a wreath of white and blue. Six of the Stars points represent the Australian States, with the seventh representing the Commonwealth Territories. The motto Advance Australia is inscribed at the base of the shield. The year-date 1908 and the inscription AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH COAT OF ARMS also appear on the coins reverse. The 1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms is depicted in colour on the coins obverse The design incorporates a shield containing the Badges of the six Australian States - New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. The border of the shield symbolises Federation, which occurred in 1901. The crest, featuring a wreath of gold and blue and a seven-pointed Star, appears above the shield, which is supported by the kangaroo and emu. As is customary, it is portrayed on a background of golden wattle, Australias national floral emblem, and a scroll containing the word AustraliaThe coins obverse also includes Ian Rank-Broadleys effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2008 year-date and The Perth Mints P mintmark. The Perth Mi... Read More about the "2008 1oz Silver Coin 100th Anniversary Coat Of Arm" on the Perth Mint Website

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2008 1oz Silver Coin Anniversary First Fleet Description: The founding of modern Australia dates from 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet from Britain. Carrying more than 1, 300 colonists, 11 ships entered Botany Bay between 18 and 20 January. Finding the area unsuitable for permanent settlement, Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet, moved the colonists north to Port Jackson, anchoring at Sydney Cove on 26 January. This coin, which marks the 220th anniversary of the First Fleet, is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coins reverse portrays a coloured image of Governor Arthur Phillip and an outline of the Australian continent, often referred to as New Holland at that time. The design, which also includes the inscription THE FIRST FLEET 1788, appears within a circular border of stylised waves incorporating The Perth Mints P mintmark. The coin`s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2008 year-date and the monetary denomination. Each coin is housed in a gold-coloured presentation case, which comes in a gold-coloured shipper and illustrated band accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "2008 1oz Silver Coin Anniversary First Fleet" on the Perth Mint Website

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2008 Australian Gilded Koala 1oz Silver Coin Description: The opportunity to own the very first Gilded Koala will provoke strong collector interest in this beautiful new release. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality. The coins reverse depicts an emblematic image of a cuddly koala and her joey (young) sitting on a tree branch. Both animals feature precision-applied 24-carat gilding, a spectacular numismatic treatment creating wonderful visual appeal. The coins reverse, which includes The Perth Mints official P mintmark, also features a unique shimmer table. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin`s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Perth Mint will release no more than 10, 000 of these Gilded Koala silver coins. Each coin is housed in a black display case with a blue lid, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each case comes in an illustrated box shipper.... Read More about the "2008 Australian Gilded Koala 1oz Silver Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2008 Blue Ringed Octopus 1oz Silver Coin Description: Armed with an immensely toxic poison, the Blue Ringed Octopus is famed for the luminous quality of its visual defence mechanism. Whenever it feels threatened, iridescent blue rings and lines quickly appear all over its body and tentacles. A stunning example of The Perth Mints coloured minting skills, the coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The reverse portrays the deadly and dangerous Blue Ringed Octopus displaying its vivid blue markings. Issued as legal tender of Tuvalu, the coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Like the previous Red Backed Spider and Great White Shark releases in this series, no more than 5, 000 Blue Ringed Octopus coins will be released. Each coin is housed in a high-gloss timber presentation case and illustrated outer box appropriately emblazoned with the word Danger. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity... Read More about the "2008 Blue Ringed Octopus 1oz Silver Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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2008 Christmas 1oz Silver Coin Description: A highly original Christmas gift, this beautiful coin represents the finest quality minting from The Perth Mint. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coins reverse depicts a festive motif comprising a coloured image of a decorated Christmas tree with the inscription WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. The motif, which also includes representations of twinkling stars, is surrounded by a pattern of holly and a ribbon tied in a bow. The Perth Mints P mintmark also appears on the reverse. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin portrays the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2008 year-date on the obverse. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5, 000 of these Christmas 2008 coins. To make opening this special gift on Christmas morning even more enjoyable, the coin is housed in a presentation case and colourfully illustrated shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.... Read More about the "2008 Christmas 1oz Silver Coin" on the Perth Mint Website

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