Sunday, February 17, 2013

2013 Kangaroo Road Sign One Ounce Silver $1 Frosted Uncirculated - Royal Australian Mint

2013 $1 Kangaroo Road Sign 1oz Silver Frosted Uuncirculated Royal Australian Mint

2013 $1 Kangaroo Road Sign 1oz Silver Frosted Uncirculated Royal Australian Mint
A shock release from the Royal Australian Mint, created specifically in response to an international order, this stunning new Australian legal tender One Ounce silver coin is a compulsory acquisition for all Kangaroo coin collectors – and for anyone with an appreciation for the finest in precious metal minting.

Struck to immaculate Frosted Uncirculated quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver, and measuring a crown-sized 40mm in diameter, this superb new precious metal issue captures an iconic element of the Australian landscape – the Australian kangaroo road sign.

An interesting twist on the Mint’s traditional Silver Kangaroo Series motifs, this official Australian legal tender release features a sharply struck portrayal of this classic, internationally renowned Aussie road sign.

Strictly limited to a mintage of 40,000, with a majority of that figure destined for the international market, the 2013 $1 Kangaroo Road Sign One Ounce Silver Frosted Uncirculated is presented within the plush confines of an official Royal Australian Mint case.

Specifications:
  • Type: Silver
  • Finish: Frosted Uncirculated
  • Purity: .999
  • Diameter: 40.00mm
  • Weight: 31.10g
  • Mintage: 40,000
  • Face Value: 1 Dollar

Monday, February 11, 2013

Rhinoceros 2012 1000 Francs Congo - African Silver One Ounce




The Silver One Ounce Rhinoceros with Antique finish- The Second coin in the African series

SIZE: 40 mm
WEIGHT: 1 OZ (31.1g) 
PURITY:  999 Fine Silver
MINTAGE: 2000 pieces

Silver Proof Coin - Cook Islands 2013 $50 Five Ounce 5oz Mother Of Pearl Zeppelin

 

Coin Description


A breathtaking work of precious metal minting, highlighted by a core of lustrous, genuine Mother of Pear, this imposing, exclusive tribute to aeronautical pioneer Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1917) and his creation of the rigid airship – universally known as 'the Zeppelin'.

Inspired by hot-air balloons whilst serving as a volunteer for the Union Army during the 1861-65 American Civil War, von Zeppelin spent several decades refining his vision of a rigid airship until, in 1900, the first successful airship was launched – the Zeppelin LZ1. Used for both military and civilian transport, von Zeppelin's important invention had safely transported over 34,000 passengers on more than 1,600 flights by 1914. Unique, dramatic and imposing, this exclusive legal tender coin forms an inspiring, innovative celebration of a truly Golden Age in the history of aviation.

Struck to the height of Proof quality from a massive FIVE TROY OUNCES of .999 fine silver, and measuring a gargantuan 65mm in diameter, this spellbinding legal tender $50 coin is perhaps most notable for the large, authentic Mother of Pearl insert. Glistening with iridescent beauty, the Mother of Pearl carries a stunning design, with one of the most famous German airships, the Graf Zeppelin, portrayed above New York as it completed the first trans-Atlantic commercial passenger flight in 1928.

As with its predecessor, the stunning 2012 $50 Titanic Mother of Pearl 5oz Silver Proof, the tiny worldwide mintage of the 2013 $50 Zeppelin 5oz Silver Proof was instantly devastated by demand. With our allocation strictly limited, and no chance of securing more stock, this pioneering precious metal Proof will be available for a short time only. Do not miss this exclusive opportunity!

  • Supreme example of the latest in modern minting – features a genuine Mother of Pearl insert!
  • Struck to flawless Proof quality from a whopping FIVE TROY OUNCES of pure, prestigious .999 silver! Over 155 grams!
  • The worldwide mintage has been restricted to a mere 500 coins! Already sold out!
  • An official legal tender issue – measures an expansive 65mm in diameter!
  • Presented within a distinctive oval timber case, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Sunday, February 10, 2013

2013 Scottsdale 999 Silver One Ounce Art Bar - $2 Niue Legal Tender


The One is here. More portable than a 10-ouncer, perfect for bartering and one of the most visually stunning pieces of silver bullion on the market today.

Exceptionally minted and finished, the front features the illustrious Scottsdale Lion.

The level of detail in the crown alone qualifies The One as the most intricately-etched 1-ounce bar available. A repeating Double S logo on the flip side adds to the elegance. Each pack is ten troy oz.

Added Authenticity Features - Featuring Mintguard Security

Saturday, February 9, 2013

2013 Wood Bison Silver Bullion Coin - Canadian Wildlife Series



The 2013 Wood Bison Silver Bullion Coin features a depiction of the animal galloping in a display of strength and endurance. Similar to the two prior releases, the image is framed within a circular area with the inscription “Canada” above and “Fine Silver 1 oz Argent Pur” below.

The fineness of “9999″ is included within the image area. The reverse design is by Canadian artist Emily Damstra.

Although the coins are part of a bullion series with corresponding pricing and availability, a maximum of one million will be produced by the Royal Canadian Mint Ottawa facility. The mintage limit and the appeal of the alternating designs provides the potential for appreciation outside of the bullion value.

The concept of limited mintage bullion releases has been used by other world mints. The RCM’s Wildlife series seems to have achieved a measure of success and popularity with bullion investors and coin collectors. This may set the stage for similar series in the future.




The “Wood Bison” design was announced at the World Money Fair in Berlin. The RCM has indicated that the coins will soon be available through their network of bullion distributors, although no exact date has been specified.

Birds of Prey - Great Horned Owl One Ounce Silver Coin

About the Design:

New Zealand Mint is proud to issue the the Birds of Prey 1oz Silver coin series. Each of the coins within the series celebrates the beauty and power of these magnificent creatures.

Reverse Design:

This dramatically captures a Great Horned Owl in high quality colour set against the mirror like finish of a proof coin. The bird is immediately recognisable by the tufts of feathers or ‘horns’ on its head.

Obverse Design:

This features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is issued by New Zealand Mint as legal tender, under the authority of Niue Island.

Packaging:

The coin is presented in an attractive wooden case with removable insert. Insert can be positioned so the coin is displayed upright.


Specifications:

Metal .999 Silver
Finish Proof
Diameter 40.7 mm
Edge Milled
Denomination $2
Year of Issue 2013
Mintage 5,000

Gilded Fiji Double Taku One Ounce Silver Coin - New Zealand Mint

ABOUT THE DESIGN

New Zealand Mint is proud to launch a new Silver Gold Gilded coin, celebrating one of the most unique and rare animals in the South Pacific, The Hawksbill Turtle- or the locally named 'Taku'.

Marine turtles have traveled the sea for over 100 Million years. Today, six of the seven species of marine turtles are listed as endangered or critically endangered. Hawksbill Turtles are commonly observed on coral reefs where they feed on Sponges, Seagrass, Ascidians and Soft Corals.

A thousand Hawksbills are thought to nest in the Pacific Ocean, which includes a Fijian breeding population of 120-150. The estimated numbers of adult Hawksbill Turtles for Fiji is estimated at 2-3,000.

OBVERSE

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

REVERSE

The reverse features a gold gilded Taku and baby with a stylized shell pattern swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean along with an engraved heading and the coin's metal quality and weight.

LIMITED MINTAGE

No more than 5,000 Fiji Taku gilded silver coins will be issued by New Zealand Mint.

PRESENTATION

The coin comes encapsulated in a striking cylindrical display case with a transparent lid filled with aquamarine liquid.


SPECIFICATIONS:

Metal: .999 Silver Gold Gilded
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.5mm
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2012
Mintage: 5,000