Monday 20 June 2011

Silver New Zealand Kiwi Coins

Silver Kiwi Coin

Silver New Zealand Kiwi Coins

The New Zealand Mints limited edition Kiwi coins, a 3 year coin series to celebrate New Zealand most loved native icon the kiwi, a different design for each coin have beeen issued annually from 2009 till 2011 celebrating the uniqueness of New Zealand with the iconic kiwi bird. The silver bullion and silver proof Kiwi coins are minted in very low editions with no more than 10,000 silver BU bullion coins will be minted and an even smaller number of silver proof coins for each year. The 2009 design features the New Zealand kiwi and stylised map, the 2010 design features the Symbolic kiwi with the Southern Cross, and the 2011 design has the New Zealand kiwi and silver fern together. The Silver Proof editions come in a case with outer cover to protect the coin and an individual numbered certificate of authenticity...

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Thursday 9 June 2011

The Deadly & Dangerous Box Jellyfish Released

Silver Bullion Coins
The Box Jellyfish

Continuing the incredibly popular Deadly and Dangerous series, this sensational release portrays Australia’s Box Jellyfish, a concern for unwary swimmers in tropical northern waters, never underestimate your chances of encountering these venomous villains, particularly during the wet season when they like to lurk near the coast. The toxins on their long, dangly tentacles can be so perilous that surviving the excruciating effects of a bad sting is considered a medical miracle. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of .999 pure silver in proof quality, the coins reverse depicts the Box Jellyfish against a coloured background of coral reef and tropical fish. No more than 5,000 of these coins will be released, each of these coins is issued with its own numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in a high gloss timber presentation case and shipper emblazoned with the warning DANGER. Box Jellfish is the sixth release in the highly successful Deadly & Dangerous series of coloured silver proof coins, other releases include the highly sort after Redback Spider, Great White Shark and the Eastern Brown Snake. These highly sort after coins will sellout very quickly just like the previous releases.



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

Wednesday 1 June 2011

First Kilo Silver Maple Leaf


First Kilo Silver Maple Leaf Forever Proof Coin

This is one of the most unique one kilogram silver bullion coins minted, this Silver Maple Leaf has been minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RAM) in pure .9999 silver with a face value of $250 dollars, this large silver coin has been intricately engraved and is the first ever Kilo Sized Silver Maple. A unique one year only design of the Canadian national symbol which is highlighted on the huge tableau in full frosted cameo proof finish, with a total mintage of only 999 of these coins being minted, collectors with deep pockets will surely help these unique coins sell out very quickly.

Weight...............1000 Grams
Diameter............101.60 mm
Edge..................Plain
Purity.................9999 Silver
Finish.................Proof
Year...................2011
Mintage..............999