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

2012 Silver Kookaburra Released

2012 Kookaburra

The eagerly anticipated and awaited release of the 2012 Silver Kookaburra from the Perth Mint is here, this 2012 silver bullion coin has the king of the Australian bush perched in a eucalypt tree. This is the 22 coin released in this very popular series which has been a hit with collectors and investors of silver bullion coins, this coin will no doubt be as popular as the earlier released coins in the series. Each silver bullion coin will be a full 1oz of .999 fine silver with a diameter of 40.6mm, each coin will have the P mintmark of the Perth Mint on it. The kookaburra is one of Australia's most recognised inhabitants, the kookaburra is a large tree dwelling kingfisher. Kookaburras are best known for their unmistakable call, which sounds uncannily like loud, echoing human laughter.



Kookaburra  Specifications

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

Release Of The Lunar Silver Dragon

Silver Lunar Dragon Proof

The Austrailian Perth Mint has released a new coin in the lunar series 2, the  silver lunar Dragon coin, struck from .999 pure silver in bullion and proof quality, the 2012 releases are available as individual 1oz and 1 kilo coins and a three-coin set comprising 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz coins. The Lunar Dragon is the fifth in the Lunar series II silver coins, and as before the Lunar Dragon will sell out very quickly and for a higher than usual premium. There will be a limit of only 5000 silver proofs of the Dragon to be minted and 500 1kg sized coins, the popularity of this coin will make it very difficult to get hold of. The reverse of each coin will depict a traditional Chinese dragon a long scaled serpentine creature with four legs, with a pearl of wisdom. The Chinese character for dragon and the inscription Year of the Dragon will also appear in the design with The Perth Mints traditional P mintmark...

Weight...............31.1 grams
Diameter............36.6 mm
Purity.................999 silver
Year...................2011
Mintage..............5,000
Face Value..........$1