Australia has several series of incredibly beautiful coins that they mint concurrently. Their coins have a great detail, and often are confused with proof coins. They currently mint the Lunar series, Lunar series II, Kookaburras, Kangaroos, and Koalas. In addition, they mint several painted series, one depicting wildlife and another depicting fire trucks from around the world. Finally, consider the Birds of Australia series.
LUNAR SERIES: The Lunar honors the Chinese zodiac, and is a 12 year series of coins that started in 1999 with the rabbit. The 2010 tiger is already in early release, so collecting the series is possible. It is available in silver coins ranging in size from one-half ounce to one kilogram, and gold coins of various sizes. In addition, two special versions are available, the gilded coins in which the coin is silver with the zodiac symbol gilded in gold, and a kilogram coin with a diamond inserted into it. The Perth mint still has back years for the two special series.
LUNAR SERIES II: The second Lunar series has started in 2008, with the year of the mouse, and already the 2009 ox coin can be viewed on the Perth mint site. The mouse can also be bought colorized.
KOOKABURRA: The Kookaburra is the Australian bird, and an entire series of silver coins has been devoted to it. This series began in 1990 and continues today. The coins are available in various sizes, and the gilded coins are accompanied by a matching pin. The half ounce is a square coin.
KANGEROO: Another series in both gold and silver in the Kangaroo series. This series is available in gold and silver. The silver coins are generally high in value for a coin of their silver content.
KOALA: The koala series of silver coins also continues today. It is available in both silver and gilded coins.
BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA: The Birds of Australia series started in 1989 with a kookaburra. These coins come in attractive cases, and are silver coins, but not part of the Kookaburra series. They differ in the purity of the silver and the size of the coins.
The painted coins are beautiful, and desired by collectors. There are numerous painted coins released each year, and we suggest you look for yourself.
To view the coins offered directly by the Perth Mint of Australia, and to place an order for current, and in some cases back year coins, simply click on the button on our site. It will connect you to Perth. And while you are there, you might want to visit their gift shop that carries gold nuggets and jewelry! Just click and browse, and if you wish, buy. The direct link will remain available on our site, so just come back here to visit Perth anytime.
This article is being made available from Black Spaniel Gallery at http://blackspanielgallery.comby the author. Links to major English speaking mints are available at Black Spaniel Gallery.
