January 26, 2012 – The Perth Mint commemorates the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a gold coin. 2012 is also the year of the Dragon according to the Chinese calendar, and that is why there are some issues dedicated to the Dragon – featuring also a baby dragon for the kids.
Australia – 100 AUD – Gold 999 – 1.556 g – 14.60 mm – Mintage: 50,000.
The highly anticipated fifth release in the stunning Australian Lunar Series II 1/20oz Gold Coloured Lunar Collection is released this month. The coin features a coloured dragon head to celebrate the auspicious Year of the Dragon.
Australia – 25 AUD – Gold 999 – 7.777 g – 20.60 mm – Design: Darryl Bellotti – Mintage: 1,000.
Her Majesty ascended the throne on 6 February 1952 and was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 at the age of 27. This stunning commemorative 1/4oz gold coin is a limited offering with only 1,000 coins released worldwide.
Australia – 1 AUD – Silver 999 – 31.135 g – 40.60 mm – Design: Wade Robinson – Mintage: 5,000.
The fourth release in the highly successful Famous Battles in Australian History series features Kapyong. Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
Tuvalu – 0.50 TVD – Silver 999 – 15.591 g – 36.60 mm – Design: Natasha Muhl – Mintage: 7,500.
The koala is perhaps Australia’s most beloved and iconic animal. Symbolic of pure love in the natural environment, koalas represent companionship and true affection. The 2012 Forever Love coin is struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver, making the perfect Valentine’s Day or wedding gift.
Tuvalu – 1 TVD – Aluminium-Bronze – 13.80 g – 30.60 mm – Mintage: 10,000.
The Perth Mint and Australia Post are delighted to present a cute Baby Dragon coin in card as the perfect gift for babies born in 2012 and collectors alike. This coin is issued as legal tender under the Government of Tuvalu, with a limited mintage of only 10,000.
Australia – 1 AUD – Aluminium-Bronze – 13.80 g – 30.60 mm – Mintage: Unlimited.
The Year of the Dragon Stamp and Coin Cover is also released this month in conjunction with Australia Post.
A “Campbell Live” report on the 59th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Kapyong you can watch here.
For extensive information on this historical event, you may also want to read the relative article on the site of the Australian War Memorial.
For more information on the coins, visit the website of the Perth Mint.