2012 Australian Year of the Dragon Silver Coins

2012 Year of the Dragon Silver Coins

The 2012 Australian Year of the Dragon Silver Coins met with an enthusiastic response from collectors and precious metals investors. The popularity of the theme for the ongoing Australian Lunar Series II from the Perth Mint resulted in rapid sell outs for the limited mintage one ounce silver bullion coins as well as the majority [...]

2012 Australian Silver Koala Coins

2012 Silver Koala

After a slight delay, the Perth Mint has released the 2012 Australian Silver Koala bullion coins. This issue has been offered annually since 2007, with a different reverse design depicting the iconic koala. The obverse design of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley. The inscriptions, placed within a [...]

2011 Proof High Relief Silver Kangaroo

High Relief Silver Kangaroo

Representing the newest release for the popular annual offering is the 2011 Australian Kangaroo Silver Proof High Relief Coin. These coins feature a new design struck in high relief on an extra deep blank for a stunning effect. The reverse design carries a depiction of a kangaroo against the rays of the sun. The inscriptions [...]

2012 Australian Silver Kookaburra Coins

2012 Silver Kookaburra

Continuing the long running annual bullion product, the 2012 Silver Kookaburra Coins feature a fresh interpretation of the iconic Australian bird. The coins are struck in 99.9% pure silver and available in a range of weights to accommodate different investment levels. The obverse of each coin features the Ian Rank Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth [...]

Australian Sea Life Starfish Silver Proof Coin

2011 Starfish Silver Proof Coin

Continuing the series of the silver coins featuring Australian Sea Life on the Reef, is the 2011 Starfish 1/2 oz Silver Proof Coin. The Reef series includes a total of five different coins depicting some of the inhabitants of Australia’s seas. The first release featured the Hawksbill Turtle, followed by the present coin. The last [...]

2011 Platypus Dreaming Rectangular Silver Coin

2011 Platypus Silver Coin

The iconic Australian Platypus is featured on a new rectangular 99.9% pure silver coin from the Perth Mint. Western Australian Indigenous artist Darryl Bellotti designed the reverse of the coin, which features the platypus. The Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark appears at the top left corner of the coin. The obverse carries the portrait of [...]