Perth Mint Australia
The owners of Opal plus, Wayne and Estela Sedawie first started to buy from the Perth mint in 1988 when they lived in Perth Western Australia. Coins were purchased for their private collection of Silver and Gold coins.
Many times they visited impressive Perth Mint buildings on weekends to view the new coins.
In 2007 the company was appointed as a distributor for Perth Mint.
They can recommend Perth Mint coins for quality coins for enjoyment or investment as they have done so for the last 21 years
Treasures Of Australia Series
As operators of gemstone auction sites the Treasures Of Australia coins were very popular with our members, especially the Diamond, sapphire and Opal series.
These coins, with unique patented locket insert of gemstone are 99.9% silver and are certified with a certificate and presentation box.
Treasures Of Australia would have to be one of the Perth mint most popular series.
The Treasure Of Australia Gold series is due out next year and is a must for collectors of the treasures series.
Perth Mint has a reputation of bring out collection series that are very popular, some recent series are
Famous Battle series, 5 coin series in silver coins ,
Discover Australia the Dreaming series in silver and gold coins
Australian Lunar in silver and gold Coins.
Chinese Astrological Series in gold and silver coins
Orbit and Beyond silver coins
The silver coin series are sold out quickly each year, sometime like the 2009 Kookaburra series 300,000 coins sold out in 6 weeks.
These silver coins are always popular
Koala coins series is always popular and 2010 the year of the Tiger will see this popular coin sell well also, so do order ahead if you can as all Perth mint distributors only have small allowance and these coins will sell out in 1-2 months.
Chinese buyers are already asking about this coin as it is a very strong coin for these collectors .
Platinum coins have been popular with informed buyers as platinum is a very expensive metal and is popular in Japan where most of our sales have been.
Our Japanese buyers inform us that during WW11, as residents they had to give ,or wanted to give gold jewellery to the war effort but were allowed to keep platinum jewellery, so since wwWW11 they have enjoyed platinum coins.
Investors have speculated and have seen large increase in value of these coins.
Latest releases
As a buyer it is always difficult to pick which Perth mint coins will be popular as an investment.
The Perth Mint produces half of their production to unique Australia themes and aim at Local market, the local series include for example The Antartic,100 years swimming, Sydney world games etc
The other series are aimed at more an international market and these coins always seem to be high in demand, even the Transformer series was sold out quickly.
So try pick out series that have broad market such as Treasures Of Australia series, Battle series ,Lunar series especially silver Tiger series for 2010
HISTORY OF PERTH MINT
The Perth mint was founded in 1899 as branch of Britain’s Royal Mint as Australia was a colony at that time
Gold sovereigns’ and half gold sovereigns’ were popular trading coins in the colonies.
As western Australia had large gold fields they decided to produce gold coins in Perth instead of sending the gold to Britain to make the coins.
The mint produced sovereigns gold coins till 1931 when production ceased of these coins and they just refined gold made other coins .
In 1970 control passed over to the Western Australian government who still own the mint today.
In 1987 The first Australian nugget gold coin was launched and has been popular ever since for gold coin collectors.
The Perth mint now known as Gold Corp Has investment facilities to hold precious metals
GOLD COINS
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The first gold coins made entirely of gold were made by the ancient Egyptians in 2700 BC for gifts but not for commerce.
The Ancient Lydia in 560 BC were the first to use gold coins for commerce and Ying Yuan in 5th Centenary in China.
16-17th- Century rules in South India produced small gold Fanams coins for trade
Popular gold coins include Royal Canadian maple Leaf, the South African Krugerrand and Sovereigns.
British Gold Sovereigns have been the most popular gold coin and were first produced in 1817 and readily excepted by commerce worldwide
The Perth Mint made gold sovereigns from 1899 to 1931
USA actually banned residents form owing gold coins in 1933 with Executive Order 6102 until 1975 and in that period Russia produced vast quantities of gold 5 and 10 Roubles Chervonetz coins.
Today India is regarded as the worlds largest market for gold but next year China is expected to overtake India as Chinese are now being promoted to buy gold coins through their government which is the first time that have done so ,so we expect demand for gold coins to be strong from 2010 due to china as emergence as a gold coin market
Today the Perth Mint has high worldwide reputation for gold coins.
Collectors should consider adding Perth mint gold Coins to their portfolio or coin collections
New releases for 2010 include
2010 YEAR OF THE TIGER GOLD COINS
Perth mint has always had good following for it Chinese theme releases.
Year of the Tiger covers people born in 1926,1938,1950,1962, 1974,1986,1998,2010
People born in these years are considered Leaders and courageous.
Only 30,000 one ounce coins will be minted
Also available in 10 kilos,1 kilo, 10 oz,2 oz, 1 oz,1/2 oz,1/4 oz/1/20th
2010 AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO
The Australian kangaroo is one of the most recognized wildlife symbols worldwide.
The coin portraying two kangaroos boxing in the outback desert
Gold coin is available in one kilo,1 oz,1/2 oz,1/3 oz,1/10 oz.
Only 350,000 one ounce coins will be minted
SILVER COINS
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Silver coins have been used for some 6,000 years and have been most popular as valuable trading coin.
Even the ancient Roman Empire understood the value and rarity of silver and only Rome was allowed to make silver coins and its provinces or colonies were only allowed to make bronze or copper coins
The Perth mint has good following for collectors who enjoy the top workmanship and craftsmanship in the silver coin designs.
Investors also collect Perth Mint silver coins due to their strong reputation and 99.99% silver content
Silver is said to be undervalued compared to Gold in 2009 this is due to silver being used in industry from everyday items to electronics.
China in 2009 has also only just bought out its first kilo, half kilo, 10 ounce and one ounce coins made in silver.
And for the first time and in late 2009 Chinese government is promoting ownership of silver coins to its population.
This communist county has never promoted silver coins before and with stronger china demand will drive up price silver world wide
2010 will be good year for Perth mint silver coins with new releases of
2010 YEAR OF THE TIGER
Perth mint has always had good following for it Chinese theme releases.
Year of the Tiger covers people born in 1926,1938,1950,1962, 1974,1986,1998,2010
People born in these years are considered Leaders and courageous.
Only 300,000 one ounce coins will be minted
Also available in 10 kilos,1 kilo, 10 oz,5 oz,2 oz, 1 oz,1/2 oz
AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA
The laughing kookaburra has been a popular series.
Many collectors have the entire kookaburra series
And are available in one kilo, 10 ounces and one ounce.
Mint is set at 300,000 one ounce coins only
AUSTRALIAN KOALA
The Koala is one of Australia’s most popular and world wide know animal.
This coin shows koala in its natural gumtree on a branch eating gum leaves.
The Koala coin is offered in four sizes. one kilo ,10 ounces, one ounce, half ounce
TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA GOLD SILVER COIN
This Treasures of Australia has been one of the most popular series and many of the original coins sell now for 2-3 times the original price so they make excellent coins for investment and pleasure
The silver coin will have gram of gold dust/nugget in the patented locket design
The series consist of
2007 Treasures of Australia Sapphires 1 oz silver Coin
2008 Treasures of Australia Opals 1 oz silver Coin
2009 Treasures of Australia Diamonds 1 oz silver Coin
2010 Treasures of Australia Gold 1 oz silver Coin
The Treasures Of australia Gold and silver coin series will be available in febrauary 2010
The silver coin is 99.9% one ounce silver and contains half gram gold nuggets
The Gold coin is 99.9% one ounce gold and contains one gram gold nuggets
Both coins have the patented Locket system and are securly encased and in superb jarrah wood box with certificate
Only 7,500 silver coins and 1,000 gold coins will be minted
Perth mint release some collectible coin series at end of 2009 including
The popular Australian sea Life series in half ounce silver coin.
The first coin Lionfish has sold out and leafy sea dragon will be followed by Seahorse and Moray Eel but do keep your eyes out for the Clownfish coin which we think will be the most popular as the fish resembles Nemo,so don’t miss out on this coin
The sea life is only half ounce silver but very popular.
Aussie coin collectors will be please with locally theme coins like Lachlan Macquarie, 2010 Australian Centenary of flight silver one ounce coin and Burke and Wills silver coin and Ned Kelly silver proof set
International flavoured coins include Pheidippidis marathon run 2,500 the anniversary silver coin and brilliant coin ,very thick and incredible fine details.
Famous battle coins series are popular, we think the most popular will be The Battle Of Gettysburg 1863 coin, other popular coins include Battle Of Cannae 216BC, Battle of Hastings 1066 and Battle Of Balaklava 1854 silver one ounce coin series.
As with most series coins one design is always the most popular so collectors cant afford to miss any coin in a series as price increase due to supply and demand when the Perth mint sells out of a particular coin
As example, the Treasures Of Australia series, the diamond coin was selling for $89 and now hard to find for $250
We think coins like Nemo or Gettysburg coin will also be in high demand and therefore price will escalate rapidly after Perth mint sells out.
2010 New Releases
The Dreaming series Discover Australia 2010 series of silver proof coins include all time popular Koala, Frilled Neck lizard, Saltwater crocodile, Platypus and Wombat coins.
Also this series will be available in gold coins 1/10, 1/25, and half Ounce.
This series is also popular as sets of five coins
2010 The Year of The Tiger should be another good year for coin collectors of Perth mint coins
WHY PERTH MINT COINS ARE MORE POPULAR THAN BARS
While the fabrication cost of bars is generally lower than coins, if portability and international tradability is important to you we suggest you consider bullion coins because:
- The wider distribution network of coins means they are more recognised. Alternatively, check with bullion dealers in the country you plan to visit to see if they are familiar with the AGR Matthey and Perth Mint marks.
- In some countries bars are taxable whereas legal tender is not. Since Perth Mint coins are legal tender, this can be a significant cost advantage when importing.
- When selling, the highly finished surface and milled edge serrations of a coin can make less knowledgeable bullion dealers more comfortable with coins than bars.
- The silver Kookaburra silver coin is available in 1 ounce and 10 ounce as well as Kilo coin as is readily excepted all over the world .
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Silver
Silver has been popular metal as hedge against inflation
Silver has wide use in the industries
Silver has doubled gold increase in past bull markets
Silver production is decreasing while demand rises
SILVER BARS
Silver bars .999 bullion
Silver bars in 5 oz, 10oz, one kilo 10 kilo are a popular way of investing in silver because reputable mints have standard size and purity
Silver bars are readily converted to cash in the silver industry
SILVER COINS
Silver coins are emerging as one of the most frequently used method of silver purchases
Due to purity and easily recognized mints and readily saleable item
Three silver coins are generally regarded for investors are
USA One ounce silver eagle coin
Canadian one ounce silver coin
Australian Perth mint one ounce silver coins
Silver Eagles is recognized as the world leading silver coin as 165 million of these were minted
Each coin is .999 fine silver
Many collectors buy the Silver eagle monster box
That is 500 coins wrapped in sealed box
Maple Leaf silver coin
Royal Canadian mints one ounce maple leaf coin is popular as it is .9999 fine ,that is 99.99% pure silver
Coin weights are exact and slightly higher purity make this coin a s must have by collectors
Perth Mint Silver coins
Due to top craftsmanship the quality of Perth mint coins is readily accepted worldwide
The Lunar silver coin series to 2007 started Perth mint as collectors or investment coin and now the popular kookaburra series silver coin ha s taken over as a top coin
2010 you can now buy Kookaburra, Year of The Tiger , Koala coins in 5 ounce ,10 ounce and kilo coin
Last Update: 22 Dec 2009