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Friday, May 22, 2009

May 22 Releases from the Perth Mint!


                 The Perth Mint has made a significant release of new coins today, many in “proof” condition with COAs..
                 The popular Celebrate Australia $1 Coin has eight new issues.  These affordable, popular coins include Tasmania, Northern Territory, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria.  These coins come in beautiful color, and on a presentation card.  They can be ordered individually, or as a set.
                 The popular Famous Battle Series now has the second coin in the set of five available.  This is a “proof” 1 troy ounce silver coin set.  The first coin sold out in a matter of weeks, so the second,The Battle of Cannae 216BC requires immediate attention.  This is a very limited release, limited to 5,000 coins.  This coin is colorized.  It is legal tender in Tuvalu, a part of the Commonwealth.  This coin comes in a beautiful presentation case.
                 The is the year of astronomy, and the Perth Mint has just released the 1 troy ounce “Proof” coin celebrating the International Year of Astronomy.  This is a colorized coin, and limited to 7,500 .  This coin comes in a beautiful presentation case.
                 The Perth Mint also is celebrating through two coins 100 Years of Swimming Excellence.  The proof coin is one troy ounce, colorized limited edition coin.  Mintage is limited to 7,500.  The proof coin comes in color.  The uncirculated coin is unlimited mintage, and is not in a precious metal.  This coins is affordable to most collectors.
                 In addition, the Perth Mint released the 1966 Australian Decimal Pattern Silver Proof Coin Set, a five coin “proof” quality set in silver, enclosed in a beautiful case.  This release is limited to 7,500.
                 The silver “proof” coins, and the silver “proof” quality set all come with a numberedCertificate of Authenticity.
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.