Gold Lunar Year of the Horse Bullion Coin Announced - Perth Mint Lunar Series 2

Gold Lunar Year of the Horse Bullion S2

These magnificent gold coins celebrate the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

As well as appealing to investors, these superb releases are perfect for people born in the Year of the Horse – 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014.

Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be hardworking, sociable, optimistic and energetic.
No mintage limit applies to 1kg, 10oz, 2oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, and 1/20oz coins. However, production will close at the end of 2014 when The Perth Mint will declare each coin's official mintage.

A maximum of 10 10kg coins will be produced on a mint-to-order basis. Similarly, production will close at the end of 2014 when the coin's mintage will be declared.

The Perth Mint will produce no more than 30,000 1oz coins. Production will cease when the mintage is fully sold or at the end of the series, whichever comes first. Due to the low mintage of the 1oz size it is highly collectable and is sure to sell out fast.

Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold in bullion quality, the coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Each coin’s reverse depicts a horse galloping amid a stylised scene of mountains and clouds. The Chinese character for ‘horse’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Horse’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date and monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

All Australian Lunar 2014 Year of the Horse gold bullion coins are presented in protective acrylic capsules.

Available in nine sizes - 10 kilo, 1 kilo, 10oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz and 1/20oz

Piranha - Real River Monsters 1oz Silver Coin

ABOUT THE REAL RIVER MONSTERS -  PIRANHA COIN

A real river monster, the Piranha is an omnivorous, freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers and is known for its sharp teeth and voracious appetite for meat. 

There are various legends about Piranhas such as how they can dilacerate a human body or cattle in seconds. New Zealand Mint is releasing this striking 1 oz Silver coin, which features a contrast of relief engraving and high quality colour. 

REVERSE DESIGN

This striking coin features a contrast of relief engraving and high quality colour. A Red-Bellied Piranha swims aggressively out of the coin while others swim in the background. z

Spanning the coin is a tear symbolizing the power and aggression of this species, while also dividing the water from a polished mirror surface against which is set the engraved words Real River Monsters Piranha.

OBVERSE DESIGN

This features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

PACKAGING

The Real River Monsters Piranha 1 oz 999 Fine Silver coin is packaged in a classic matte black coin gift box and an outer packaging which features an underwater river scene. When opened, the coin and Certificate of Authenticity are displayed. 

Technical Specifications:Metal999 Fine SilverFinishProof / ColouredDiameter40.7 mmEdgeMilledDenomination$2Year of Issue2013Mintage3000Weight1 oz

2014 Silver Lunar Year of the Horse – Perth Mint Australia

The Australian Lunar series of coins epitomises the Perth Mint’s rich tradition of minting bullion coins portraying Chinese themes. The reverse design of this year’s release marks the 2014 Year of the Horse, one of the 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar and the seventh coin in this series.

In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Horse – 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014 – are regarded as hardworking, sociable, optimistic and energetic.

Each coin’s reverse depicts two horses standing within a stylised Chinese landscape. The Chinese character for ‘horse’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Horse’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.   

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date and monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

Technical Specifications:

Denomination:	AUD $1
Minimum Gross Weight:	31.135g
Diameter:	45.60 mm
Maximum Thickness:	2.60 mm
Fineness:	99.9%
Mintage:	300,000 (maximum)

- See more at: http://australiasilver.com/2014-silver-lunar-year-of-the-horse-perth-mint-australia

2014 Silver Kookaburra Bullion Coins - Perth Mint Australia

This year’s stunning new kookaburra coins represents an unrivalled combination of quality, design and choice.

A laughing kookaburra, the largest member of the kingfisher species, is synonymous with the Australian outback. In 2014, The Perth Mint is releasing three bullion coins meticulously struck from 99.9% of silver in 1 kilo, 10oz and 1oz sizes.

Only 500,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1kg and 10oz coins.

DESIGN

Each coin’s reverse depicts a kookaburra sitting on a tree branch surrounded by gum leaves. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and year-date are included in the design.

Issued as Australian legal tender, the obverse of each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

PRESENTATION:

All Australian Kookaburra bullion coins are presented in protective acrylic capsules.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Denomination:	AUD $1
Minimum Gross Weight:	31.135 g
Diameter:	40.60 mm
Maximum Thickness:	4.00 mm
Fineness:	99.9%
Mintage:	500,000 (maximum)

2014 $8 Year Of The Horse 5oz Silver Proof With Selective Gold Plating Niue Legal Tender

Capturing the strength, movement and grace of this majestic animal, the reverse is distinguished by a magnificent design of three horses in full-stride, complemented by a distinguished representation of the traditional Chinese character for the word ‘horse’.

 According to the Lunar Zodiac tradition, those born in the Year of the Horse are often seen as generous, fun and decisive, with a relaxed attitude, a sharp mind and a penchant for travel.

 Measuring a gigantic 65mm in diameter, and struck from a full five troy ounces of .999 fine silver, this official $8 legal tender issue forms a truly magnificent tribute to the upcoming year in the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

Selectively gold-plated, to highlight the powerful galloping horse motif, the coin is beautifully presented within a superbly crafted timber case, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the extremely exclusive nature of this memorable release.

 The worldwide mintage is strictly limited to a mere 500, which, once the quality of the strike and the strong lunar theme are taken into account, means that this coin is set to be a galloping success!

2013 Sentinel One Ounce Silver Medallion - Brilliant Uncirculated Bullion Round

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Spirko and his team at The Survival Podcast spent some time strategizing what people could do to help their fellow citizens in times of disaster. They threw around several ideas, like putting together disaster-response teams or even reviving a voluntary militia; but for Spirko, one phrase stuck out more than anything else: “Every citizen is a soldier.”

He realized that not everyone is cut out to be a warrior, but all who embrace personal philosophies of freedom and liberty are surely warriors at heart. Only some will be labeled a soldier, but anyone can deem him or herself a Sentinel—one who stands watch over their fellow citizens.

The Sentinel medallion illustrates three of the most iconic moments of resistance and defense of liberty in human history. The overlapping symbols on the reverse of the coin—the sword, the musket and the rifle—visually bridge the historical gaps between valiant efforts made to defend a nation’s freedom.

BREAKING DOWN THE SYMBOLS

The Spartan sword represents the 300 Spartan solders who gave their lives to protect the Greek Republic from the invading Persian kingdom. The musket acts as a symbol of our defiance and declaration of independence from the British Empire during the American Revolution.

The AR-15- certainly the most intellectually provocative symbol of the three- represents the modern militia. It encourages us to open our eyes to the growing, tyrannical nature within our back alleys and our boardrooms and realize that we, too may be called upon to take up arms; just as the Spartans and Revolutionaries before us. 300 Spartans stood to protect the Greek Empire--imagine what 55 million American gun owners could do.

This coin is a celebration of Sentinels—the sword and the musket represent the brave men and women in history who fought for freedom and for the protection of others, while the rifle acts as a reminder that no society is exempt from looming oppression. Not even ours.

Jekyll Island One Ounce Silver Medallion Round

On November 22, 1910, an elite group of bankers and politicians gathered in J.P. Morgan's private estate on Jekyll Island, off the coast of Georgia, to seize control of the world's monetary system in an elaborate ruse known as the "duck hunt." 

Speaking of sport and carrying shotguns to ward off any suspicion, the dark figures  covertly met in Senator Nelson Aldrich's private railway car in New Jersey. A number of reporters had arrived to gather the scoop, but mysteriously disappeared after J.P. Morgan & Co. partner Henry P. Davison spoke to the station master. The train departed traveling to the Brunswick train station, where the men boarded a boat and embarked to Jekyll Island. 


The Jekyll Island conference provided a cover for the world's most powerful bankers and corrupt US politicians to pave the way for a private central bank in America. Three years later on Christmas eve, 1913, when congress was in recess, a group of illegally elected politicians passed what was known as the Aldrich Plan setting up the Federal Reserve, a private banking entity with the power to legally tender American currency.

The Jekyll Island medallion is an eery reminder of the insidious conception of the Federal Reserve. Standing in front of J.P. Morgan's estate, the three figures represent the architects of debt: Paul Warburg of the Rothschild family, Senator Nelson Aldrich, and J.P. Morgan himself. - See more at: http://galeforcesales.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/jekyll-island-one-ounce-silver.html#sthash.Vwf5kb1U.dpuf