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Saturday, October 28, 2006

20th Century London Mint Bullion Half Sovereigns Collection

It is not often one can acquire a rare gold coin set of the class of the 20th Century London Mint Bullion Half Sovereigns Collection.

In the twentieth century, half-sovereigns were struck every year until 1915 when, as a consequence of War, a circulating gold currency was brought to a complete finish. This means that The Golden Finale Collection contains half-sovereigns of three monarchs – Queen Victoria, Edward VII and George V – the only monarchs of the 1900s to issue gold coins for everyday use.

Each coin in the Golden Finale Collection has been specially selected for its state of preservation and since coins of such exceptional quality are inevitably rare, the Royal Mint is putting together a total of just 495 sets. Furthermore, our initial stocks have been quickly exhausted and more than half that number have already been taken. At the moment, we have just 200 sets ready for immediate dispatch.

There is a limited issue of just 495 sets and each is presented in a luxurious wooden presentation case with an emblazoned brass plaque. There is also an information booklet testifying to the coins authenticity and specifications and includes a FREE book – The Gold Half-Sovereign by Michael A. Marsh

The 20th Century London Mint Bullion Half Sovereigns Collection set is just £1,595.00 and will make an ideal addition to any coin collection.

Monday, October 09, 2006

Year of the Pig Gold Coin

The Perth Mint has produced the Year of the Pig Gold Coin as part of its Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series

In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Pig - 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995 and 2007 - are regarded as gallant, honest, generous and intelligent.

And In 2007, the Australian Lunar Gold Proof Issue will celebrate the Year of the Pig with a design depicting a pig standing in a bed of mushrooms. The Chinese character for ‘pig’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark will also appear in the design.

The 2007 Year of the Pig Proof Issue 1/10oz Coin is Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, it features Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the coin is housed in a green leatherette case, which is encased within an attractive outer sleeve.

A numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each of the 7,000 individual 1/10oz coins issued worldwide.

Specifications:
Year of the Pig Design
1/10oz Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
Australian Legal Tender
Stylish Presentation
Certificate of Authenticity
Limited Mintage

There are also 1/4oz and 1/20oz coins and even a collection of the three coins available in a three coin boxed set.

This coin will make a fine addition for anyone collecting the lunar gold coin series.

Monday, October 02, 2006

Crown Jewels Gold 'Locket Coin'

The Perth Mint, Australia, issued the Crown Jewels Gold 'Locket Coin' recently with innovative coins that incorporate
The world’s First Coin With Free-Moving Parts.

According to the Perth Mint,

"The world’s first coins containing free-moving parts, the Crown Jewels 'locket coin' features a glittering array of rubies, sapphires and diamonds that move freely in the centre of this pure gold coin. The jewels were chosen to reflect the precious stones used in the famous Crown Jewels."

The coin's reverse design features a selection of coronation regalia.

Precious stones weighing a minimum of 2 carats are encapsulated in each gold coin. The coin is minted from 99.99 percent pure gold and issued under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands. The obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination $100.00.

The Perth Mint quickly sold out of these amazing gold coins but if you are quick they should be available from dealers.

Specifications:
World’s First Coin With Free-Moving Parts
Innovative New Concept
Genuine Rubies, Sapphires & Diamonds
Regal Symbols Design
99.99 percent Pure Gold
Limited Mintage – 5,000

It seems, in view of their popularity, that these coins will become much sought after in the years to come so if you can acquire one or more then it will be a worth while investment for the future.