Silver Proof Red Welsh Dragon

Silver Proof Red Welsh Dragon 2012

This is the first release in a new series of silver proof coins Dragons Of Legend, this first coin features the Red Welsh dragon. The red dragon emblem was most likely introduced into Britain by the Romans, accounts suggest that when the legions departed, Welsh Britons under the red dragon fought Saxon invaders. History tells us that Welsh born future king Henry VII flew a red dragon standard during the Wars of the Roses, and that it subsequently appeared in the Tudor Royal Arms. After centuries of powerful association the red dragon or Y Ddraig Goch became the official symbol of Wales in 1901 and since 1959 it has adorned the nations national flag. No more than 5,000 coins of these coins will be minted by the Perth Mint, each silver proof coin will be struck from .999 silver in proof quality. The coins reverse portrays a red coloured dragon amid dramatic mountain scenery, included on the reverse are the words RED WELSH DRAGON, this coin is housed in a black presentation case and illustrated shipper accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Forthcoming future Releases will be the Chinese Dragon, St. George Dragon, Bulgarian Three Headed Dragon and the European Green Dragon.


Weight...............31.135 grams
Diameter............40.6 mm
Purity.................999 silver
Year...................2012
Mintage.............5,000
Face Value.........$1

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Discover Australia Series 2012 Released

Discover Australia Series 2012

The Discover Australia 2012 series is the current release in the perstigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian landscape, animals and culture. The series comprises of five silver 1oz proof coins struck by the Perth Mint of well known Australian animals. The coins are housed in presentation packaging comprising a display case featuring a timber lid and a superbly illustrated box shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these coin set will be minted. The five coins in the series are the green and gold bell frog, the red kangaroo, the kookaburra, the goanna lizard and the whale shark.

Series Specifications 2012

Mint...................Perth Mint
Weight...............31.135 Grams
Diameter...........40.60 mm
Edge.................Reeded
Purity................999 Silver
Year..................2012
Mintmark...........P
Country.............Australia


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2012 Silver Koala Released

2012 Silver Koala

The 2012 Silver Koala bullion coin has been released by the Australian Perth Mint this is the fifth coin in the Koala series to be released, approximately 100,000 coins will be minted for this run of this popular series of silver bullion coins. The koala was first released in 2007 and is available in various sizes for the collector, this years koala design shows the koala clinging to a tree branch whilst asleep.

Each of the designs released is minted from .999 pure silver and is available in ½oz, 1oz, 10oz and 1kilo sizes, the four coins denominations for the coins are 50cents $1, $10 and $30 respectively.

Silver Koala 1oz Specifications 2008-Present

Mint...................Perth Mint
Weight...............31.135 Grams 1oz
Diameter...........40.6 mm
Edge.................Reeded
Purity................999 Silver
Years................2007- Present
Mint Marks........P

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New Silver Bullion Cougar Coin

Silver Cougar Coin

The newly released third instalment of the Canadian Wildlife series silver bullion coins the Cougar, the Cougar has been released by the Royal Canadian Mint, this is the third of a total of six silver bullion coins to be released in the series, even with 1,000,000 coins minted it will surely sellout very fast. Following in the footsteps of earlier releases like the Grizzly Bear and Timberwolf this coin release will be one for collectors and not just bullion stackers, a total of a 1,000,000 coins will be minted by the Royal Canadian Mint just like the previous releases. Again the design is by Canadian Mint engraver William Woodruff, with the obverse by Susanna Blunt.

Weight...............31.1 Grams 1oz
Diameter............38 mm
Edge..................Serrated
Purity.................9999 Silver
Finish.................BU
Year...................Sept 2011
Mintage.............1,000,000

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The Wedged Tailed Eagle Silver Proof

Wedged Tailed Eagle Proof

The Perth Mint has released the second coin in the Endangered & Extinct series the Tasmanian Wedge Tailed Eagle, a huge bird that stands one meter tall and has a wingspan roughly twice its own height. Separated for thousands of years from its mainland counterparts it now faces a number of threats including the loss of suitable habitat. As a result it is estimated that no more than 130 pairs are successfully breeding each year. This newly released coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of .999 silver and in proof quality, no more than a total of 5,000 of these coins will be released by the mint for eager collectors, each coin is housed in a wooden case and protected by an illustrated shipper, a numbered certificate of authenticity accompanies each coin sold.

Weight...............31.135 grams
Diameter............40.6 mm
Purity.................999 silver
Year...................2011
Mintage.............5,000
Face Value.........$1


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2012 Silver Kookaburra Released

2012 Kookaburra

The eagerly anticipated release of the 2012 Silver Kookaburra from the Perth Mint has arrived, The one year only reverse design depicting the King of the Australian Bush sitting in a eucalypt tree, there is no doubt that this new release will catch the eye of collectors across the globe, this 2012 reverse design which shows the kookaburra bird perched on the branch of a eucalyptus tree amongst its leaves, the bird is shown looking over its left wing with its beak slightly open laughing. As usual each coin is minted from .999 silver with a total weight of 1oz, each coin has the P mintmark of the Perth Mint...

Weight...............31.135 Grams 1oz
Diameter............40.60 mm
Edge..................Serrated
Purity.................999 Silver
Finish.................Bullion
Year...................2012
Mintage.............500,000


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Release Of The Lunar Silver Dragon

Silver Lunar Dragon Proof

The Austrailian Perth Mint has released a new series 2 Silver Lunar Dragon coin, struck from .999 pure silver in bullion and proof quality, the 2012 releases are available as individual 1oz and 1 kilo coins and a three-coin set comprising 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz coins. The Lunar Dragon is the fifth in the Lunar series II silver coins, and as before the Lunar Dragon will sell out very quickly and for a higher than usual premium. There will be a limit of only 5000 silver proofs of the Dragon to be minted and 500 1kg sized coins, the popularity of this coin will make it very difficult to get hold of. The reverse of each coin will depict a traditional Chinese dragon a long scaled serpentine creature with four legs, with a pearl of wisdom. The Chinese character for dragon and the inscription Year of the Dragon will also appear in the design with The Perth Mints traditional P mintmark...

Weight...............31.1 grams
Diameter............36.6 mm
Purity.................999 silver
Year...................2011
Mintage..............5,000
Face Value..........$1

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