The Wedged Tailed Eagle Silver Proof

Wedged Tailed Eagle Proof

The Perth Mint has released the second coin in the Endangered and Extinct Series, the Tasmanian Wedge Tailed Eagle. This is 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 silver bullion coin has been struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of .999 fine silver and is a proof quality coin. No more than a total of 5,000 of these silver proof coins will be released by the mint for eager collectors, each coin will be housed in a wooden case and protected by an illustrated shipper, also accompanying each coin is a  numbered certificate of authenticity accompanies each coin sold.



Wedge Tailed Eagle  Specifications

Mint: Canadian Mint
Weight: 31.135 grams
Diameter: 40.6 mm
Edge: Reeded
Composition: .999 Silver

Silver Koala Berlin Bear Privy

The koala is the iconic symbols of Australia, made all the more desirable by the Perth Mints execution of this cute and cuddly critter in pure silver,artistically rendered in a reverse proof finish in which the design or devices are mirrored. This year a bright eyed baby joey watches us from the fork of a gum or eucalyptus tree, while itself being observed by the watchful eye of the mother koala. This is no ordinary Silver Koala this is the first ever privy marked koala coin to be sold, the privy mark takes the form of the city of Berlin coat of arms, a heraldic bear rampant on a shield, In addition this unique coin was issued as a coin show specialat the World Money Fair in Berlin, adding to the investment appeal of this unique release is the extremely low mintage limit of only 50,000...

Silver Koala Berlin Bear Privy
2011
Weigh........................31.135 grams
Diameter.....................40mm
Purity.......................9999 silver
Face Value...................$1 Aus
A total of 50,000 coins minted.

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Australian Bush Babies Series

Struck from a 1/2 oz of .999 pure silver in proof quality, these dramatic coins allows you to come face to face with some of Australia's most famous animals, each silver proof coin comes with its own timber presentation case and certificate of authenticity and illustrated shipper. Issued as legal tender by the Perth Mint. The obverse carries the Ian Rank Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each of the four coins has a limited mintage of just 10,000 released worldwide.


Mint...................Perth Mint
Weight...............15.573 Grams
Diameter...........36.60 mm
Edge.................Reeded
Purity................999 Silver
Year.................2010-2011
Mintmark...........P
Country.............Australia

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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

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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

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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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

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.
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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.
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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/Prêt Oui Prêt) in morse code.
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New Britannia design for 2010…

A new design 2010 Silver Britannia will be released next year by the Royal Mint, the new design has been created by Suzie Zamit, since its release in 1997 the designs have been done by Philip Nathan… The Britannia comes in Silver BU and Silver Proof as well as a four coin Silver Proof set which consists of £2, £1, 50p and a 20p, produced in .958 silver as opposed to .999 silver this bullion coin is definitely one for the collection… Next years Britannia will come in a presentation box as opposed to the shabby plastic holder it has come in for the last few years this is a huge improvement and shows the mint is listening to collector and dealers…
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