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Friday 19 December 2014

Battle of the Coral Sea 1/2 OZ 2014


  The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought during 4–8 May 1942. It was a major naval battle in the Pacific during World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United States and Australia.

This first air-sea battle in the Pacific repelled a Japanese invasion force that, if successful, could have isolated Australia from its allies. Instead, Japan was turned back without achieving its objective; this battle served as a major turning point in the Pacific War.

The coin’s reverse features a representation of the Southern Cross and the American flag with a naval ship sailing in the foreground. The design includes the inscription BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA, WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her 2014 year-date, and the monetary denomination of AUD$0.50



Denomination:AUD $0.50
Minimum Gross Weight:15.591 g
Diameter:32 mm
Maximum Thickness:3.10 mm
Fineness:99.9%



American Silver Eagle - 1 oz proof 1986 S mint

From 1986-1992, proof American Silver Eagle coins were minted at the San Francisco facility and included the "S" mint mark. From 1993 through 2000, they were produced in Philadelphia and featured the "P" mint mark. A special 10th anniversary coin was also struck from West Point in 1995 and included the "W" mint mark. Since 2001, the Proof Silver Eagle coin has been minted in West Point and bear the "W" mint mark.

Proof American Silver Eagle Mintages
1986-S1,446,778
1987-S904,732
1988-S557,370
1989-S617,694
1990-S695,510
1991-S511,924
1992-S498,543
1993-P405,913
1994-P372,168
1995-P407,822
1995-W30,125*
1996-P498,293
1997-P435,350
1998-P450,728
1999-P549,330
2000-P600,743
2001-W746,398
2002-W647,342
2003-W747,831
2004-W801,602
2005-W816,663
2006-P248,875
2006-W1,092,477**
2007-W821,759
2008-W700,979
2009 No Proofs Minted
2010-W860,000
2011-W 950,000**
2011-P 100,000





Monday 27 October 2014

2014 5 oz Silver Armenia 1000 Drams Noah’s Ark








Contains 5 oz of .999 fine Silver.


Specifications



Year:2014
Grade:Brilliant Uncirculated
Grade Service:None
Denomination:1,000 Dram
Mint Mark:None
Metal Content:5 troy oz
Purity:.999
Manufacturer:Geiger
Thickness:5.7 mm
Diameter:
60.2 mm

Tuesday 21 October 2014

2015 1 oz Silver Somalian Elephant

The Silver Somalian Elephant coins feature beautiful renditions of the majestic creature and the 2015 coin is no different showcasing two elephants roaming the African savannah. Add some grace to your collection with these 1 oz .999 fine Silver coins! 

Since 2004, the African Wildlife Series has focused on these captivating, yet endangered Somalian Elephants, which are shown in exquisite detail on the reverse. The obverse bears the heraldic symbol of the Somalian Republic, year of mintage and monetary value. Struck at the Bavarian State Mint in Munich, Germany, these 2015 Silver Somalia African Elephant coins are a legal tender in Somalia and are valued at 100 Shillings.

Date collected 21/10/14



Sunday 12 October 2014

2013 1 oz Silver Tuvalu Mythical Creatures Griffin Proof






Specifications


Year:
2013
Grade:
Proof
Grade Service:
None
Denomination:
$1 (AUD)
Mint Mark:
P - Perth Mint
Metal Content:
1 troy oz
Purity:
.999
Manufacturer:
Perth Mint
Thickness:
4 mm
Diameter:
40.6 mm


This coin portrays a colored griffin against the backdrop of a mountain peak and sky. Included in the design is the inscription "griffin" and the monetary denomination. The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

2013 1 oz Silver Tuvalu Mythical Creatures Unicorn Proof



Specifications


Year:2013
Grade:Proof
Grade Service:None
Denomination:$1 (AUD)
Mint Mark:P - Perth Mint
Metal Content:1 troy oz
Purity:.999
Manufacturer:Perth Mint
Thickness:4 mm
Diameter:40.6 mm


This coin portrays a colored unicorn against the backdrop of a forest scene and castle. Included in the design is the inscription "unicorn" and the monetary denomination. The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

1 oz silver coin - 2014 Armenian Noah's Ark

The obverse of the Noah's Ark coin displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia along with the value of 500 DRAM and the issuing year beneath it. The weight 1 Oz and Ag .999 are noted along the right and the hallmark LEV of the Leipziger Edelmetall Verarbeitung (Leipzig Precious Metals Factory) is on the left, all of this in encircled with the words REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA in both Armenian and English. The reverse of the Noahs Ark coin was designed by Eduard Kurghinyan and displays a dove in flight with an olive branch and Noahs Ark floating on the flood waters in front of the mountain Ararat and the rising sun.




Tuesday 23 September 2014

1989 Singapore Mint Sterling Silver Proof Coin Set








Item: 1989 Singapore Mint Sterling Silver Proof Coin Set
Composition: 0.925 Silver (Sterling Silver)
Mintage: 15,000
Total Weight: 28.71 g 0.8538 ASW
Issue Date: 18-Jul-1989



DenominationReverse DesignWeight (g)Diameter (mm)
Vanda Miss Joaquim1.8115.90
Fruit Salad Plant2.0016.75
10¢Star Jasmine3.0518.50
20¢Powder-puff Plant5.2421.36
50¢Yellow Aliamanda8.5624.66
$1Periwinkle8.0522.40
All the coins are struck in Sterling Silver (92.5%) and the obverse designs bear the Singapore Arms. The 50 cents and $1 coins both have incused letterings at the edge.

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Monday 15 September 2014

Canadian Bald Eagle 2014 - 1 oz


This is the second coin in the Birds of Prey Series started in 2014 with a total of 4 coins to be released
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
Proof: .9999
Country: Canada








Saturday 13 September 2014

American Silver Eagle - 1 oz


Produced by the United States Mint.Silver Eagles are the most minted and most popular silver bullion coin in the world. Silver Eagles have been minted since 1986. Silver Eagles have the classic design reproduced from the Walking Liberty half-dollar introduced in 1917. The symbolism of the eagle and the shield depict American strength and freedom.The content and weight of the Silver Eagles are officially guaranteed by the US government. Being the most recognized silver bullion coin around the world, the Silver Eagle is suitable for anyone that wishes to invest or diversify in real money, i.e. precious metals. Silver Eagles are legal tender at US$1.




Australian Silver Kookaburra 2015 - 1 oz

The 2015 Kookaburra marks the 25 anniversary of the Kookaburra series. To celebrate this, the Perth Mint has featured the original design of the first Kookaburra coin from 1990 on the 2015 coin.The reverse of the coin shows an adult Kookaburra sitting on a tree stump surrounded by eucalyptus leaves and a fern, together with the purity of the coin and the dates 1990 - 2015 The obverse of the coin features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination. The global mintage has been set for only 500,000.