News from the Perth Mint in May

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June 13, 2013 – The Perth Mint presents a stunning array of new product releases for the month of May.

Australia / 1 AUD / 1oz 999 silver / 31.135 g / 40.60mm / Design: Natasha Muhl / Mintage: 7,500.

Treasures of the World is a beautiful new annual series of locket coins which highlights the world’s abundance of natural riches. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the first coin features loose garnet encased in a transparent locket, representing the treasures of Europe.

Australia / 25 AUD / 1/4oz 9999 gold / 7.777g / 22.60mm / Design: Darryl Bellotti / Mintage: 3,500.

The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of competition for any football fan. The Perth Mint is pleased to present a 1/4oz gold proof coin, the third official licensed product, for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Available in Australia only.

Australia / 25 AUD / 9176 gold / 7.9881g / 22.60mm / Design: Ing Ing Jong / Mintage: 1,750.

The 2013 Australian Sovereign Gold Proof Coin portrays The Perth Mint’s adaptation of the first Type I sovereign, originally struck by The Sydney Mint.

Australia / 0.5 AUD / 1/2oz 999 silver / 15.591g / 36.60mm / Design: Natasha Muhl / Mintage: 10,000.

The fourth release in the exciting Birds of Australia series features the Rainbow Lorikeet. Living primarily in far northern and eastern Australia, the noisy Rainbow Lorikeet is an extremely brightly coloured parrot.

Each coin: Tuvalu / 0.5 AUD / 1/2oz 999 silver / 15.591g / 36.6mm / Design: Aleysha Howarth / Mintage: 10,000.

The irresistible 2013 Forest Babies coins feature stunning original artistry, capturing each creature’s innocence and playfulness. The three individual 1/2oz silver proof coin releases feature a juvenile Grey Wolf, Red Squirrel and Brown Bear. These three individual coin releases are also available to purchase as a bundle.

Australia / 1 AUD / 1oz 999 silver / 31.135g / 32.60mm / Design: Natasha Muhl / Mintage: 10,000.

The Australian Kookaburra high relief coin is a prestigious and limited offering from The Perth Mint. The coin features delightful original artistry and is struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Available worldwide, excluding the USA.

For more information about these new issues please visit the website of The Perth Mint.

Here you can watch a Rainbow Lorikeet talking and playing.

And this is the official Fifa World Cup website where you will find all information around this great event.