BULLION BARS AND COINS
Australia offers one of the world's best-known bullion programs for
precious metal buyers. Including a range of iconic coin series, the program
has been manufactured and marketed by The Perth Mint on behalf of the
Australian Government since 1986.
This year, the Mint has fine-tuned its line-up of silver bullion coins to
meet the needs of more buyers. The changes have been extremely well-received,
further boosting Australia's position among the world's leading manufacturers
of trusted investment coins.
Australian Kangaroo
A new addition to the program in 2016, the Australian Kangaroo is struck
from 1oz of 99.99% (four nines) pure silver. Fabrication costs are kept to a
minimum by mass-producing this coin on a high-speed press, making it a highly
economical way for buyers to acquire silver in the form of official legal
tender.
The Silver Kangaroo can be purchased individually, in tubes of 25, and in
'monster' boxes of 250.
Australian Koala
The 2016-dated 1oz Australian Koala has a limited mintage of 300,000 coins
- the first in the history of this previously unlimited series. Unusual in
the bullion coin market, a limited mintage can add to a coin's desirability
because of its potential rarity on the secondary market. In some instances,
sought-after bullion coins have been known to command a 'collector' premium over
and above the price of their metal content.
The Koala series also includes a 1 kilo option.
Australian Kookaburra
The annual Australian Kookaburra is arguably Australia's most
internationally admired silver bullion coin series. When they were introduced
in 1990, Kookaburras set a new benchmark for the quality of bullion coins
worldwide. Made with specially prepared dies, they continue to feature highly
polished designs on delicately frosted tables (a style that gave rise in the
U.S. to the term 'reverse proof').
Available as a 1oz coin with a maximum mintage of 500,000, the latest
Kookaburra may also be purchased in 10oz and 1 kilo sizes.
Australian Lunar
Sharing the exceptional finish of its established stablemates, the
Australian Lunar was the world's first major bullion coin series to celebrate
the 12 animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Again, annual 1oz coins are
restricted to a maximum mintage of 300,000 worldwide - which has seen them
become established favourites with collectors and gift-buyers as well as
investors who together ensure these coins sell out annually.
Celebrating the Year of the Monkey in 2016, Lunar coins come in six other
sizes ranging from 1/2oz up to a massive 10 kilos.
Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle
The Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle coin design is the result of
collaboration between The Perth Mint and John Mercanti, the former Chief
Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Recognised internationally for his outstanding
work, John created a stunning portrayal of Australia's largest bird of prey
for the 2014 and 2015 coins in this series and another exceptional
representation for this year's stunning 1oz release.
In common with the Koala, Kookaburra and Lunar bullion coin series, the
Wedge-tailed Eagle is made from 99.9% (three nines) pure silver.
Volume Discounts
Issued as Australian legal tender - their guarantee of weight and purity -
these Australian bullion coins are sold subject to live pricing - the latest
Perth Mint silver spot price plus a fabrication charge and sales premium.
Generally, the fabrication cost associated with larger coins represents a
lower percentage of the overall retail price, allowing buyers to reduce the
cost they pay per ounce. The Perth Mint also offers a sliding scale of volume
discounts, once again allowing buyers to reduce their cost per ounce.
Customers in Australia and Asia may purchase these silver bullion coins at
www.perthmintbullion.com
while buyers everywhere are welcome to order over the telephone on 1300 201
112 / +61 8 9421 7275.
