Perth Mint 2012 July Collectable Coin Catalogue

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Australian Koala 2012 Gold Proof Coin Series

Fine gold and flawless minting make collecting annual koalas a joy.

Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold, these beautiful proof coins from the annual Australian Koala series, depict a brilliant new design featuring Australia’s best loved marsupial. The new design, available in a range of sizes, captures a sleepy koala resting on the branch of eucalyptus tree. When the cuddly koala wakes, lunch is never far away, because the leaves of this tree are its favourite snack.

The high relief 1oz coin has been struck on an extra thick blank, to enhance the design depth. Housed in a luxury display case with jarrah timber lid, each coin is issued as Australian legal tender and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

No more than 250 2oz, 2,000 1oz, 5,000 1/10oz and 15,000 1/25oz coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

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SPECTACULAR HIGH RELIEF COIN

1oz High Relief Coin

2oz

1/10oz

1/25oz

Obverses shown actual size Item code

Description

Price

1211CAAA 1231DAAA 1211GAAA 1211IAAA

2oz Gold Proof Koala Coin $5,250.00 1oz Gold High Relief Koala Coin $2,990.00 1/10oz Gold Proof Koala Coin $329.00 1/25oz Gold Proof Koala Coin $145.00

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Australian Kangaroo 2012 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

High relief and a home grown design.

SPECTACULAR HIGH RELIEF COIN

This great annual release features a truly home grown design, depicting a kangaroo set in the outback with a bush scene and windmill. Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

To enhance the coin’s design, the blank is extra deep to accommodate the superb detailing.

Subject to a mintage of 20,000, the 2012 high relief coin comes in a classic display case with beautifully illustrated shipper and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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2012 AUSTRALIAN

KANGAROO

Item code

Description

Price

1234DAAA 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin $110.00

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Australian Antarctic Territory Series Emperor Penguin 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin

A magnificent tribute to the grand Emperor Penguin.

Distinguished by a bright red-orange bill and white eye patches, the Emperor Penguin is the largest of 17 penguin species, the deepest diver of any bird, and the only animal to winter on Antarctica's open ice.

In order to survive the biting cold, Emperor Penguins are very social creatures that huddle together to conserve warmth.

The coin’s reverse depicts a mature penguin with its chick, and a colony of Emperor Penguins in colour. The background incorporates the outline of the Antarctic continent bordered by the inscriptions 2012 – EMPEROR PENGUIN and AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as Australian legal tender.

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Limited to a mintage of 7,500, the coins are presented in a classic display case with stylised, themed shipper and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

ONE COIN PER EXISTING MEMBER until midday 5 July 2012 WST

Item code

Description

12S04AAA

1oz Silver Proof Emperor Penguin Coin $107.00

Price

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Australian Bush Babies II – Kookaburra 2012 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin

A baby has a special way of adding joy in every single day.

NEW SERIES

Anyone who has heard the kookaburra’s famous call will tell you how uncannily like human laughter it is. This heartfelt design of an adorable baby kookaburra captures all the character and charm of this unique creature. This species of bird is extra special, and holds an iconic place in Australian culture. The design also features a friendly Australian insect and delicately frosted representations of bush flowers.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Housed in a display case and shipper portraying more stunning imagery, no more than 10,000 of these coins will be released.

Forthcoming Releases: Possum, Echidna, Platypus, Wombat

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Full Series Subscription Available.

Secure all five coins in this series by ordering the full series subscription.

Pay for each individual coin plus delivery upon release.

Item code

Description

Price

12S86AAA 1/2oz Silver Proof Kookaburra Coin $67.50 BB2SUB12 Full Series Subscription $337.50 DCSTDPLAS2 Five-Coin Series Display Sleeve $14.95

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Dragons of Legend Special Edition 2012 5oz Chinese Dragon Coin

Dragons destined to delight!

A magnificent airborne creature of the reptile kingdom, the Chinese Dragon rules over the elements of air and water. Struck by The Perth Mint from a hefty 5oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin’s dragon emblem is believed to bring power, strength, prosperity and good luck.

For those born in the dragon year, the year 2012 celebrates the qualities of this fantastic beast. Other year dates of people ruled by this ancient lunar sign include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988 and 2000.

The reverse of the Tuvalu legal tender coin depicts two spectacular coloured dragons with a representation of a pearl, signifying eternal wisdom. The design also includes a fish motif, representing abundance and harmony.

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No more than 1,000 of these coins will be released in presentation packaging with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint.

Available for delivery from 12 July 2012.

Obverse shown smaller than actual size of 65.60mm

Item code

Description

Price

12T49AAA

5oz Silver Proof Chinese Dragon Coin

$499.00

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Deadly and Dangerous Funnel Web Spider 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin

One sight of this creepy crawly sends shivers up the spine!

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The Australian Funnel Web Spider is one of the world’s deadliest spiders, recognised by their glossy black head and thorax. The insect’s size ranges from 1.5cm to 5cm in length – dependant on the species.

Funnel Web Spiders live in burrows below ground or other similarly sheltered positions above the ground. The mature male will wander at night, looking for a mate, and is the deliverer of the deadliest toxin.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the Tuvalu legal tender coin’s reverse depicts a deadly Funnel Web Spider against a coloured background of its web and leaves.

Limited to a mintage of only 5,000, the coin is presented in a superb highgloss timber display case, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a shipper, emblazoned with the warning ‘DANGER!’

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Commissioned product struck by The Perth Mint.

ONE COIN PER EXISTING MEMBER until midday 5 July 2012 WST

Item code

Description

12T47AAA

1oz Silver Proof Spider Coin

Price $109.00

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Wildlife in Need – Siberian Tiger 2012 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Help this noble beast survive.

The Tuvalu legal tender coin’s reverse depicts a magnificent Siberian Tiger and cub in colour, set against a winter forest landscape. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. With each purchase a donation of $1.99 is made to WWF Australia on your behalf.

The Siberian Tiger is easily recognised by its magnificent striped coat, which is used as camouflage, with no two tigers displaying the same patterning.

Sadly, poaching is still a significant threat to Siberian Tigers as they are prized by trophy hunters and their body parts are still used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Presented in themed packaging, a classic display case and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, no more than 5,000 coins will be released. Do your part to save the Siberian Tiger and get a beautiful coin as a bonus!

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FINAL COIN IN SERIES

Previous Releases: Giant Panda, Orangutan, Polar Bear, Black Rhinoceros Commissioned product struck

by The Perth Mint.

Item code

Description

12T50AAA

1oz Silver Proof Siberian Tiger Coin

Price $114.50

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Celebrate Australia – World Heritage Sites 2012 $1 Coins and Five-Coin Collection

The beauty of our country celebrated across a stunning collection.

Five more fantastic World Heritage Sites are the inspiration behind these annual Celebrate Australia coins. It was a tough choice selecting the locations for this year’s designs, but our talented designers have done it again.

Struck in aluminium bronze, and released as Australian legal tender, the coins make wonderful holiday mementos or gifts.

Available as individual coins or as a five-coin collection in an album, the brilliant new releases celebrate Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, the Lord Howe Island Group, the Willandra Lakes Region, Fraser Island and Kakadu National Park.

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The designs feature each World Heritage site and a unique creature indigenous to that region. Presented in an eye-catching display card, buy one coin or spoil yourself and feast your eyes on the complete collection.

Item code

Description

12R73AAD 12R73BAD 12R73CAD 12R73DAD 12R73EAD 12R73ZAD

$1 Fraser Island Coin $1 Willandra Lakes Region Coin $1 Kakadu National Park Coin $1 Lord Howe Island Group Coin $1 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Coin $1 Five-Coin Collection in Bonus Mini Album

Price $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $69.95

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2012 Young Collectors Animal Athletes – Cheetah $1 Coin

Catch this cat if you can!

Collect the whole series!

Get the first coin inside this display folder and add to your collection!

This incredible cat is the fastest sprinter on earth at around 113 kilometres an hour, compared to the fastest human who runs at a maximum speed of 37 kilometres per hour!

Naturally, the cheetah doesn’t run flat out all the time, it usually chases its prey at only about half its top speed and accelerates for short bursts. The cheetah's excellent eyesight helps it to target its prey, so watch out if you happen to be within striking distance!

The Australian legal tender coin’s reverse portrays a cheetah set against the coloured background of an African plain. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and monetary denomination are also incorporated in the design.

Presented in an informative and eye-catching card, the coin is limited to a mintage of 7,500.

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The ideal gift for the young collector in your life!

Previous Releases: Kangaroo, Monarch Butterfly Forthcoming Releases: Sailfish, Rhinoceros Beetle, Rocket Frog Item code

Description

1220AAAD 1220BAAD 1220DAAD 1220DZAA

$1 Cheetah Coin $1 Butterfly Coin $1 Kangaroo Coin $1 Kangaroo Coin in Album

Price $14.95 $14.95 $14.95 $19.95

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2012 Australian Olympic Team Stamp and Coin Sets

Stamp-Shaped Coin and Stamp Set Featuring the sights of London, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye in silhouette, this dazzling duo is a must for all collectors. Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% silver in proof quality, the stamp-shaped Australian legal tender coin has a limited mintage of 8,000. The 60c stamp and coin are presented in a fold-up display stand and themed shipper with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stamp and Coin Cover The Australian Olympic Team’s official logo and mascot, the boxing kangaroo, are featured on this $1 Australian legal tender coin. Struck from aluminium bronze, the coin is presented in a display card illustrating a number of London’s icons. Affixed to the envelope is a 60c stamp, postmarked for the first day of issue, which includes Australia Post’s ‘Westminster WA’ Seal of Authenticity and official number.

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Obverse shown actual size

Item code

Description

12T29AAA

Stamp-Shaped Coin and Stamp Set Stamp and Coin Cover

12T28AAA

60c stamp

Price $99.95 $15.95

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2012 Australian Olympic Team Series

The Olympic torch is lit, igniting the hopes of all Australians, to hear again Norman May’s famous words, “Gold! Gold to Australia! Gold!”

10g Gold Proof Coin Struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the coin’s reverse portrays an Olympic athlete, holding the Australian flag aloft. Housed in a display case, the coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A strictly limited mintage – only 2,012 coins!

OFFICIAL AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM COINS

Three-Coin Set This outstanding trio comprises a 10g proof coin struck from 99.99% pure gold, a 1/2oz silver proof coin struck from 99.9% pure silver, and a 30mm aluminium bronze coin. Limited to a mintage of 750, the set is presented in a display case with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Obverses shown smaller than actual size

Item code

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Description

12R63AAA 10g Gold Proof Coin 12R64ZZA Three-Coin Set

Price $1,350.00 $1,455.00

1oz Silver Proof Coin Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this limited edition coin portrays an Olympic hurdler set against Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and London’s Big Ben. The coin has a mintage of 7,500 and comes in a souvenir shipper with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

$1 Five-Coin Set This fantastic set comprises five uncirculated aluminium bronze $1 coins each with the official Australian Olympic Team logo incorporated into the design. The set comes packaged in a specially designed souvenir folder.

Item code

Description

Price

12R65AAA 1oz Silver Proof Coin $119.00 12R66ZAA $1 Five-Coin Set $69.00

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All coins, part of the Australian Olympic Team Series, are issued as Australian legal tender.

Countdown to London 2012 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coins The final release in this series is the 2012 cupro-nickel coin depicting three athletes on the victor’s podium.

All UK legal tender coins are housed in presentation cards, with a free collection box available with the 2009 and 2010 releases.

Item code

Description

11S26AAA 11R05EAA 10Q28AAA

2012 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2011 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2009 and 2010 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Collection Pack

Price $19.95 $19.95 $54.95

Great British Icons £5 Six-Coin Silver Proof Set Selected from the Celebration of Britain Collection that rejoices in the Mind, Body and Spirit, these UK legal tender coins have been struck in sterling silver and feature the London 2012 logo.

There will be no more than 10,000 sets housed in display casing.

Item code

Description

Price

11R17AAA £5 Six-Coin Silver Proof Set $649.50

The London 2012 Gold Series – Mercury £25 Gold Proof Coin Struck in 22-carat gold, the coin features the Roman god, Mercury, and is presented in a walnut case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 20,000 coins will be released.

Item code

Description

Price

11R16AAA 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin $749.50

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Obverse shown actual size

2012 Perth Mint Gold Proof Australian Sovereign

The Sovereign is one of the most famous gold coins ever made.

The splendid reverse design features the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms, accompanied by the inscriptions AUSTRALIA and SOVEREIGN. The design also incorporates The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin is struck from 91.67% pure gold (22-carat) in proof quality and issued as Australian legal tender. Presented in a timber-style display case, which includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, just 2,500 Sovereigns will be released.

Item code

Description

Price

12P82AAA 2012 Perth Mint Sovereign $750.00

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The Perth Mint, founded as a branch of the Royal Mint in 1899, produced millions of gold sovereigns and large amounts of Australian currency during the 20th century. Acquired by the Government of Western Australia in 1970 and empowered by the Commonwealth Government in 1986 to issue gold, silver and platinum legal tender, it is renowned internationally for the outstanding quality of its collector and investor coins which reflect a 113-year tradition of minting excellence.

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