The Perth Mint has several coins that are specified Mint on Demand. These coins are not produced until they are ordered. They are especially made to fill an order, hence it is unlikely many will be minted. The mintage cannot be given until they cease production, but should not be high. These coins are specially struck, and while they may not be “proof” they are certainly of higher quality than the average coin.
“Mint on Demand” coins include the coins in the Dreaming series. The 2008 coins include Dreaming Turtle and Dreaming Kangaroo, and are available in both silver and gold. Another “Mint on Demand” coin is the Koala, a silver coin. Not all Koalas are “Mint on Demand” coins, some are normal business strike coins.
In order to determine whether you have a specially struck coin of a normal business strike coin, look for the cardboard holder in which the coin is mounted. If it exists, it will specify the coin was made as a “Mint on Demand” coin, and is of the high quality and standards that such coins attain in the minting process.
If you have one of these prized coins, do not separate it from the cardboard that houses it when produced. The retention of these coins in the holders they were placed at the mint should increase their numismatic value over other similar coins.
One surprising thing is that the Perth Mint can produce these coins specifically for an order, yet deliver the order is a speedy manner.
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.
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