The Perth Mint and APMEX are at it again, partnering for the ninth annual Escape to Australia Sweepstakes. U.S. residents who purchase any 2017- or 2018-dated Perth Mint item from APMEX (website or telephone) between October 3 and midnight (ET) on November 5 will be automatically entered to win. (Purchases through eBay do not […]
Perth Mint’s rare $1.8m coin trilogy sold
The following is a courtesy post from our sister site World Mint News Blog. The pinnacle of the Perth Mint’s long-term association with Rio Tinto and Argyle Pink Diamonds, the Australian Trilogy is an incomparable combination of precious metals and rare, natural, fancy-colored diamonds unearthed from the Argyle Diamond Mine in the east Kimberley region […]
Australian Kangaroos: Round, rectangular, and diamond-studded
The Perth Mint has released the 2017 silver 1-ounce Kangaroo high-relief Proof coin, and has added a couple of new items to the popular Kangaroo lineup. On the affordable end of the spectrum, the mint is now issuing rectangular 1-ounce silver Kangaroo bars—while on the extravagant end, it’s offering a 2-ounce gold Proof coin with an […]
Australian premier unveils Perth Mint’s rare $1.8m coin trilogy
On June 7, the premier of Western Australia, the Honorable Mark McGowan MLA, unveiled a $1.8 million, one-of-a-kind coin collection struck by the Perth Mint. The Australian Trilogy celebrates a selection of the nation’s natural treasures and is the Mint’s most significant numismatic release for 2017. In a convergence of color and light, the collection […]
APMEX promoting its new CoinGrade+ feature with giveaway of MS-70 Silver Swan from the Perth Mint
(Oklahoma City)—After being made available to the public on April 3, the 2017 Silver Swan 1-ounce coin—the first release of a new bullion series from the Perth Mint—sold out worldwide in less than two days. The coin’s .9999 fine silver content and low mintage of 25,000 coins combined bullion’s utility with collectible appeal. Similar […]
Milk Spots on Modern Silver Coins: How Big of an Issue?
For at least the past decade, articles have appeared periodically in the numismatic media about the issue of white-colored discoloration, known as milk spots, that appear on some modern silver coins. The issue has also figured prominently in the numismatic blogosphere, where it is a hot topic of discussion among collectors and silver stackers, who […]
Perth Mint Issues 2016 Australian Kangaroo Four-Coin Silver Proof Set
The Perth Mint is now taking orders for its 2016 Australian Kangaroo Four-Coin Silver Proof Set, which is available for $199.09 AUD ($152.90 USD) and has a product limit of 3,000 units. The set includes four 99.99% Silver Kangaroo pieces that weigh one-ounce, 1/2-ounce, 1/4-ounce, and 1/10-ounce, respectively. The 1/4-ounce piece is the first Silver […]
Perth Mint Issues 2016 Australian Koala 1 oz. Silver Proof High Relief Coin
The Perth Mint has issued the 2016 Australian Koala 1 oz. Silver Proof High Relief Coin, which is available for $99.09 AUD ($75.79 USD) and has a mintage limited to 10,000 units. Composed of 99.9% silver, the coin measures 32.6 mm in diameter and is 6 mm thick. The reverse features this year’s image of a […]
Perth Mint Issues 2016 Australian Kangaroo 1 oz. Silver Gilded Edition
The Perth Mint has released its 2016 Gilded Australian Kangaroo composed of one ounce of 99.99% silver with additional 24-karat gold gilding applied to the central kangaroo motif. Production of this issue, which is available for $86.36 ($66.26 US) each, will be limited to 5,000 coins. The coin’s reverse features a gold-gilded image of a […]
Perth Mint’s $1 Million Kimberley Treasure Coin Sells in 48 Hours
The Perth Mint has shared the following press release: Following the launch of the world exclusive Kimberley Treasure coin, The Perth Mint has sold the spectacular masterpiece to an international buyer within just 48 hours of its release. Crafted from one kilogram of 99.99% pure gold and featuring a radiant 0.54 carat red diamond from […]
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