Friday 3 September 2010

Tasmanian Tiger Proof Coin


Tasmanian Tiger-Extinct & Endangered Series

The Perth Mints latest release the Tasmanian Tiger, one of Australias most distinctive, most mysterious and most famous creatures the extinct Tasmanian Tiger. This is the first coin in the Extinct & Endangered Series and could be as popular as the Deadly & Dangerous series of coins. The coins reverse depicts the Tasmanian tiger and cub set against its natural habitat, the tiger and cub are featured in stunning colour and are authentic depictions of this noble beast. With a large wolf like head and tiger like striped coat and wombat like backwards facing pouch, the Thylacinus cynocephalus (Tasmanian Tiger) is among the most intriguing of Australias animals. Rivalling in reputation such wonders of nature as the platypus, kangaroo and koala, this unusual creature virtually disappeared from the Australian mainland around 2,000 to 3,000 years ago. At the time of European Settlement, it was found in significant numbers only in Tasmania. Hunting, disease and habitat destruction all had a major impact on the Tassie Tiger population, and the last known thylacine died in the Hobart Zoo in 1936.

Set within a stunning maple inset lacquered case within a colourful outer box shipper and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

http://www.silvercoinnews.com/tasmaniantiger.html

Thursday 29 July 2010

Worlds Largest Gold Maple Bought



100 Kg Maple Leaf Gold Coin

A Spanish precious metals trading company ORO direct, bought the worlds largest gold coin for €3.27 million euros or £2.6 million pounds, its exact material worth, from the estate of an insolvent investment firm at a rare auction in Vienna on June 25. The 100 kg 220 lb gold coin, one of only five Canadian $1,000,000 Maple Leaf coins that the Royal Canadian Mint has ever produced was bought immediately in a written bid from ORO direct, a gold trading company based in Madrid. The coin made of pure .9999 refined gold went under the hammer at the Dorotheum auction house in Vienna on June 25. The worlds largest gold coin weighs 100 kg 220 lb, measures 50 cm in diameter, 3 cm in thickness and is made from bullion with a purity of .9999. The legal tender coin was introduced on 3 May 2007 by the Royal Canadian Mint with a face value of $1,000,000 CAN.
http://www.silvercoinnews.com/largestgoldcoin.html

Monday 21 June 2010

The Silver Britannia



Silver Britannia…

The Silver Britannia an iconic one ounce silver bullion coin minted by the Royal Mint and sort after by collectors the world over, this silver bullion coin has been in production since 1997 and is released in either a silver proof or a brilliant uncirculated version (no proof versions released in 1999,2000 and 2002). A four coin silver proof set is also released by the mint which features a one ounce, half ounce, tenth of an ounce and a twenth of an ounce coins, the coins are held inside a wooden presentation case and come with a certificate of authenticity. Each Britannia weighs 32.45 grams and is 40mm in diameter, these silver bullion coins have a silver purity of .958 the other .42 being made up of copper (copper is added to the silver to give hardness to the coins as silver is a soft metal and easily damaged), other national mints release their silver bullion in .999 or .9999 silver purity. Whether you buy Britannia’s or Maple’s or even Eagle’s you still get a full one ounce silver bullion coin.

Britannia Designs…
There have been a number of different Britannia designs for the coins since 1997 the first of which featured the standing Britannia with a trident and shield in hand, this particular design has been repeated five more times since which where in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The 1999 coin featured Britannia riding in a chariot with trident in hand this design was also repeated again in 2009, the 2001 design depicts Una and the lion standing with large shield and trident, the 2003 design depicts the head of Britannia wearing a helmet in a striking poses, the 2005 design depicts Britannia sitting with large shield bearing the Union Flag as well as the usual trident in hand, the 2007 coin design depicts Britannia with large shield bearing the Union Flag with a lion at her feet. The 2008 design depicts Britannia on the beach with giant waves and a lighthouse in the background while she holds the familiar trident in her hand, the 2010 design depicts the head and shoulders of Britannia wearing a Corinthian style helmet.

Mintage Figures…
Below is a list of the different Designs of Britannia's that are available and the mintage figures for each year, on average about 100,000 silver bullion coins and a further 2,500 silver proof coins are minted each year (but this can vary from one year to the next).

Britannia Images


Uncirculated Britannia’s
Britannia 2010 ................ 100,000.......Corinthian Helmet
Britannia 2009 ................ 100,000.......Chariot
Britannia 2008 ................ 100,000.......Britannia on the Beach
Britannia 2007 ................ 100,000.......Seated Britannia & Lion
Britannia 2006 ................ 100,000.......Standing Britannia
Britannia 2005 ................ 100,000.......Seated Britannia
Britannia 2004 ................ 100,000.......Standing Britannia
Britannia 2003 ................ 73,271........Britannia's Helmet
Britannia 2002 ................ 48,816........Standing Britannia
Britannia 2001 ................ 44,816........Una and the Lion
Britannia 2000 ................ 81,301........Standing Britannia
Britannia 1999 ................ 69,394........Chariot
Britannia 1998 ................ 88,909........Standing Britannia


Proof Britannia’s
Britannia 2010 ................ 2,500..........Corinthian Helmet
Britannia 2009 ................ 2,500..........Chariot
Britannia 2008 ................ 2,500..........Britannia on the Beach
Britannia 2007 ................ 2,500..........Seated Britannia & Lion
Britannia 2006 ................ 2,750..........Standing Britannia
Britannia 2005 ................ 10,000........Seated Britannia
Britannia 2004 ................ 5,000..........Standing Britannia
Britannia 2003 ................ 5,456..........Britannia's Helmet
Britannia 2001 ................ 7,643..........Una and the Lion
Britannia 1998 ................ 5,212..........Standing Britannia
Britannia 1997 ................ 16,005........Standing Britannia

Proof Britannia Sets (4 coin set)
Britannia 2010 ................ 2,500..........Corinthian Helmet
Britannia 2009 ................ 2,500..........Chariot
Britannia 2008 ................ 2,500..........Britannia on the Beach
Britannia 2005 ................ 3,500..........Seated Britannia
Britannia 2003 ................ 5,000..........Britannia's Helmet
Britannia 2001 ................ 10,000........Una and the Lion
Britannia 1998 ................ 3,044..........Standing Britannia
Britannia 1997 ................ 11,832........Standing Britannia

http://www.silverbullionworld.com/britannia.html

Friday 4 June 2010

New French 10 Euro Semeuse New Franc



10 Euro Semeuse New Franc

The Paris Mints release of the 10 Euro Proof Silver Semeuse New Franc, which is the 50th anniversary of the new franc released on the 1st January 1960, following the Pinay Rueff Plan adopted in 1958 and it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2010. On the coins observe is a representation of Roty's La Semeuse (The Sower) the symbol of the French republic, and on the reverse in the centre of the coin is an olive branch is crossed with an ear of corn. Bordering the upper section is text which reads fiftieth anniversary of the new franc, written in a script which was typical of the new franc centimes. Each coin is a .900 silver proof weighing 22.20 grams and 37 mm in diameter. A total mintage of 10,000 silver proof coins will be released in a case with a certificate of currency from the Paris Mint.


Weight.............22.20 Grams
Diameter...........37 mm
Edge...............Serrated
Purity.............900 Silver
Finish.............Proof
Year...............2010
Mintage............10,000
Other..............Certificate Serialized

http://www.silvercoinnews.com/frenchsemeuse.html

Saturday 22 May 2010

The $7.85 Million Silver Dollar



The Worlds Most Expensive Silver Dollar

A rare 1794 U.S. silver dollar has set a new record price, the Neil/Carter/Contursi specimen 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar has sold for $7.85 million. What makes this particular silver coin so rare is that it is the finest known 1794 dollar and several experts believe this could be the first silver dollar ever struck by the United States Mint. Steven L. Contursi, who has owned the 1794 Silver Liberty dollar for the past seven years confirmed thursday he has sold it to the Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation of Sunnyvale for $7.85 million. The Flowing Hair silver dollar takes its name from lady liberty's flowing locks shown on the obverse of the coin, the reverse shows the words the United States of America with an olive tree and an eagle. The specimen is unique both for the quality of its imprint and the fine silver it was struck from, the pristine condition of the silver dollar coin has led experts to surmise that is has had plenty of special handling in the years since it was minted. The previous record price paid for a coin was $7.5 million for a U.S. minted 1933 $20 gold piece according to the American Numismatic Association.
http://www.silvercoinnews.com/silverdollar.html

Tuesday 18 May 2010

$20 Silver Proof Water Lily 2010


$20 Silver Proof Water Lily 2010

The Royal Canadian Mint has released the $20 Silver Water Lily coin, this is only the third coin to be produced using colour and a crystal effect to create a unique keepsake of Canada’s diverse flora, with the shine of .999 pure silver as the ideal composition for capturing the essence of water. The coins design has a beautiful water lily poised between two floating leaves with three CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements adding delicate drops of glittering water. The glorious colour and a shimmering crystal effect combine on .999 silver to create a breathtaking tribute to the water lily (Nymphaea odorata), a beautiful water plant that crowns Laurentian lakes from early summer to mid autumn with showy pink or white flowers and round green leaves that can reach up to 28 cm in diameter. The coin has a $20 face value and is produced in .999 silver with a proof finish, a limited low mintage of 10,000 pieces are for sale worldwide.
http://www.silverbullionworld.com/coinreleases.html

Friday 14 May 2010

Australian Silver Gilded Kookaburra's



Australian Silver Gilded Kookaburra's

Struck in one full ounce of .999 pure silver the Australian Kookaburra coin portrays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and on the reverse an image of a Kookaburra. The Perth Mint has developed a proprietary selective gold plating process that is among the most advanced in the world, resulting not only in aesthetic beauty but also technical precision. Each released coin is encapsulated inside an elegant silver clamshell style presentation case lined with black velvet & satin and protected by a silver outer box, also included is a certificate of authenticity and a gold plated Kookaburra lapel pin.
http://www.silverbullionworld.com/kookaburragilded.html

Silver Gilded Lunars Series 1


Silver Gilded Lunars Series 1

This collection of coins was released by the Perth Mint to cover the 12 year period from 1999 till 2010, each coin depicts the chinese character for the year that each coin is dated. The Perth Mint ended the Lunar Series 1 in 2007 to make way for Series 2, as a result of this the 2008 Rat, 2009 Ox and 2010 Tiger have the release date of 2007 on the obverse side of the coin and the reverse side of these coins bear the actual lunar year date. The character animal depicted on each coins reverse side is in pure 24 carat gold showing stunning detail, each coin is housed in a contemporary red and black display case and an illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Perth Mint will release no more than 50,000 of these 1oz Gilded Edition coins. http://www.silverbullionworld.com/lunarseries1gilded.html

Monday 3 May 2010

Great Warrior Series - 2010 Roman Legionary


Great Warrior Series - 2010 Roman Legionary


The Australian Perth Mint has just released the first coin from its Great Warrior Series,the coin depicts a Roman legionary in colour. Tough, courageous and highly disciplined infantry soldiers these professional legionaries formed the backbone of the Roman army, who where a formidable fighting force that conquered and controlled the vast Roman Empire. The legionary is dressed in a galea a metal helmet with cheek guards and a cuirass, his body armour comprising overlapping iron plates. The legionary is also wears an apron of leather strips featuring metal plates hanging from his belt and leather sandals.
http://www.silverbullionworld.com/coinreleases.html

Deadly & Dangerous Series Eastern Brown Snake


Deadly & Dangerous Series Eastern Brown Snake


The Perth Mints Deadly and Dangerous Series has a new edition the Eastern Brown Snake to be released on May 25th, with only one order per customer from the Perth Mint its likely to sell out very quickly. This release is the fifth coin in the popular series and compliments the other four deadly Australian creatures the Redback Spider and the Great White Shark,The Eastern Brown Snake ranks as one off the worlds most deadly snakes in fact its the second most venomous land snake in the world, its native habitat which includes the well populated east coast of Australia has resulted in numerous fatalities.This is the fifth release in the Deadly and Dangerous series from the Perth Mint, the first four releases have all increased significantly in value with a limited mintage of 5,000 per coin. The 1oz Silver Proof is essential for those who own any of the coins in the Deadly & Dangerous Series, beautifully presented within a high gloss timber case and comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
http://www.silverbullionworld.com/collectordeadly.html

Monday 25 January 2010

New Canadian Silver Dollar


Proof Silver Dollar - 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy (RCM-2010)

A new 2010 Canadian Silver Dollar collector coin has been released.. KREN2ADFKPUZ

In 1910 Parliament passed the Naval Service Act to form the Canadian navy, a fledgling force that came to fruition during the Second World War when Canada built more than 120 corvettes to guard the North Atlantic. The Sackville was one of the original Flower Class corvettes that gained recognition for her exemplary service during the Second World War. In 1982, she was reconverted to her original state and now serves as The Canadian Naval Memorial to honour the heritage of the Canadian Navy.

Silver dollars gained status as collectibles in 1935 when the first silver dollar (Voyageur) was produced. As this is the 51st issue of the series, this coin is crafted with all the prestige of one of the Royal Canadian Mint’s most enduring series.

The HMCS Sackville, the last surviving corvette and living memorial to the Canadian Navy, its pennant number (K-181) clearly visible on its hull and its motto (Ready Aye Ready/PrĂȘt Oui PrĂȘt) in morse code.
http://www.silverbullionworld.com/coinreleases.html