Silver Proof Red Welsh Dragon

Silver Proof Red Welsh Dragon 2012

This is the first release in a new series of silver proof bullion coins that have been released by the Perth Mint Called the 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 the 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 of these silver bullion coins will be minted by the Australian Perth Mint, each silver coin will be struck from .999 fine silver in proof quality. The coins reverse portrays a red coloured dragon amid dramatic mountain scenery, included on the reverse of the coin are the words RED WELSH DRAGON.These coins are housed in a black presentation case and illustrated shipper, each released coin will be 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.



Welsh Dragon Coin Specifications

Mint: Perth Mint
Weight: 31.135 grams
Diameter: 40.6 mm
Edge: Reeded
Composition: .999 Silver
Mintage: 5,000

Discover Australia Series 2012 Released

Discover Australia Series 2012

The Discover Australia 2012 silver bullion coin series is the current release in the prestigious Discover Australia Coin Program, which depicts iconic aspects of Australian landscape, animals and culture. The series comprises of five 1oz silver bullion proof coins and struck by the Perth Mint. Each of the coins are housed in presentation packaging comprising a display case with a timber lid and a superbly illustrated box shipper, each coin set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these silver bullion coin sets will be released by the Perth Mint. 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. Each of the coins bears the Ian Rank Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side and a coloured image if depicting one of Australia's iconic  animals.



Discover Australia Coin Specifications

Mint: Perth Mint
Weight: 31.135 grams
Diameter: 40.6 mm
Edge: Reeded
Composition: .999 Silver
Mintage: 7,500