Tuesday, September 11, 2012

An Introduction to Aussie Collectors Coins

By George Lapidis


The Silver Kookaburra is just one of the numerous aesthetic bullion coins accessible from Australia, and like most of the collectible and bullion coins of that country, is usually available from the Perth Mint, the oldest and still operational mint of the country. The Perth Mint was opened in 1899 and has since sustained to generate some of the most famous silver, platinum, and gold coins in globally.

There the gold is refined and turned into bullion and coin products. Financiers and customers from the world over purchase commemorative Australian coins as gifts and investments. Coins are crafted fromproof grade gold, silver and platinum and combine bullion grade products. An overview of the range of Commemorative Australian coins follows.

The Treasures of Australia coins make up part of a series that is to be published between 2007 and 2011. These coins presents Australian mineral wealth in the form of gold, silver, pearls, opals and sapphires.

The gems set in these lovely locket coins contain sapphires, pearls, opals, and even diamonds. The coins themselves all advertise a design unique to each gem type. The design is said to be representation of the bunch aspects of the Australian landscape, and also nclude highly in the numismatic value of the coins.

The design of these coins depicts an abstract interpretation of the Australian landscape with a obvious half locket catering a advantageous pouch to contain the minerals. Each Perth Mint Commemorative Australian Coin is subject to short delivery making them unique collectors' items and suitable for once off distinguished occasion gifts such as weddings.

The Discover Australia Coin Series is piece of an ongoing destined to present Australian wildlife. What makes these coins rare is the selection of animals that are presented. Animals such as the kangaroo, echidna, wombat, frilled neck lizard, platypus and saltwater crocodile live within Australia's natural habitat.

As a country that thrives on tourism, these animals are a prime tourist attraction for worldwide ustomers. What is not so popular is the indigenous origins of these different species. The Discover Australia Coin program tries to conquer the essential spirit of the indigenous root origin of these animals by presenting these animals via carefully shaped coins that depict traditional aboriginal art.

Most of the Perth Mint's offerings accentuate Australian symbols and emblems, and this is in preserving with the style of other mints around the globe. Nevertheless, the Perth Mint is also popular for featuring emblems that are not inevitably completely related to Australia. For instance, the Mint has a versions for Famous Battles that covers the Battle of Cannae and that of Gettysburg. It even has a Chinese Astrological series.

The nation will furnish clients at both the Winter Olympics and the World Cup event. To commemorate Australian sporting participation the Perth Mint has released a range of 2010 Australian Socceroo's World Cup Coins and the 2010 Australian Winter Olympic Team Silver Coin. These coins are for sporting fans and people who want to aid Australian participants at these premier sporting events.




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