Year of the Dragon 2012 1oz Silver Rectangle Four-Coin Set by Perth Mint Australia

• Magnificent Year of the Dragon Tribute
• Four 99.9% Pure Silver 1oz Coins
• Unique Rectangle Shape
• Cook Islands Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage – 3,000
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Exciting Packaging – View From Both Sides

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this four-coin set is a prestigious and exceptionally limited offering from The Perth Mint.

In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Dragon - 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012 - are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self assured, brave and passionate.

Four 99.9% Pure Silver 1oz Coins

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Unique Design

The 2012 Dragon 1oz silver rectangle coins each feature a coloured dragon with a ‘pearl of wisdom’ set against a background depicting waves and clouds. As well as the Chinese character for ‘dragon’, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also appears on the reverse of all four coins.

Cook Islands Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands. The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 3,000 numbered sets will be released by The Perth Mint.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The four-coin set is issued with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the four-coin set is housed in a contemporary black framed clear display case, allowing you to see both the reverse and obverse of each coin. The set is packaged in an illustrated shipper.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm)	47.60 x 27.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	4.00

LIMIT OF ONE SET PER CUSTOMER. ORDERS WILL BE AMENDED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Available for delivery from 24 November 2011 from Perth Mint

Australia Silver: Australian Sea Life II "The Reef" Surgeonfish 1/2 oz Silver Proof Coin Perth Mint Issue

The colourful Surgeonfish is found along the coast of Western Australia and throughout the waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland to northern New South Wales. The most distinguishing characteristics of this marine species are its amazing ability to change colour and its extremely sharp scutes and fins – hence the name – Surgeonfish.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% silver in proof quality.
Coloured Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse depicts a Surgeonfish in colour and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Incorporated into the design are the inscriptions AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II – THE REEF – SURGEONFISH.

Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination.

Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these coins worldwide.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging
The coin is housed in a display case with an illustrated coral reef shipper, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each shipper joins with other shippers in the series to create a superb underwater scene.

•Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
•Coloured Reverse Design
•Australian Legal Tender
•Limited Mintage – 10,000
•Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
•Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging

Technical Specifications
Silver Content (Troy oz) 0.5
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 0.50
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 15.591
Maximum Diameter (mm) 36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.30
Designer: Wade Robinson


Australia Silver: Australian Sea Life II "The Reef" Surgeonfish 1/2 oz Silver Proof Coin Perth Mint Issue