1 oz SILVER KANGAROO BULLION COIN 2021

The Perth Mint is pleased to present the Australian Kangaroo 2021 1oz Silver Bullion Coin.

The Australian kangaroo is a large marsupial endemic to Australia. Identified by its muscular tail, strong back legs, large feet, short fur, and long, pointed ears, the animal has become a much-loved national icon.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 with an unlimited mintage.

These magnificent silver coins celebrate the Year of the Ox, the second of twelve animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar.

Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar ox in 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973 and every 12thpreceding year, are said to be kind, intelligent, honest and reliable. Admired for their strong work ethic, logical mindset and calm demeanour, they are recognised as great leaders.

Depicting one of Australia’s most beloved animals, the Australian koala silver coins pay tribute to our rich wildlife.

Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the 2021 koala is available in 1 kilo and 1oz sizes.

Only 300,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1 kilo coin, however production will close at the end of 2021 and The Perth Mint will declare the coin’s official mintage.

Each coin in this program is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The limited mintage of 300,000 of 1oz Perth Mint Bullion Lunar Pig silver coins. The design of the coin is a domesticated or pet pig, which is pink with black markings typically, four piglets around it, between stylised foliage. It celebrates this social, inquisitive and highly brainy animal.

The design also incorporates the Chinese character for ‘pig’, the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The limited mintage of 1oz Perth Mint Bullion Lunar Mouse silver coins.

The reverse of each coin portrays two mice foraging on husks of corn.

Also included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘mouse’, the inscription ‘MOUSE 2020’ and The Perth Mint's traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The limited mintage 8,000 of 1/2 oz Perth Mint Bullion Lunar Pig silver proof coins. The design of the coin is a domesticated or pet pig, which is pink with black markings typically, four piglets around it, between stylised foliage. It celebrates this social, inquisitive and highly brainy animal.

The design also incorporates the Chinese character for ‘pig’, the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Silver Proof Lunar pigs are available as individual 1 kilo, 1oz and 1/2oz coins, or in a Three-Coin Set including a 1oz, 1/2oz and 2oz issue.

*is issued as legal tender under the authority of the government of Tuvalu.*

The limited mintage 7,500 of 1/2 oz Perth Mint Bullion Lunar Pig silver proof coloured coins. The design of the coin is a a colour representation of a piglet sith gifts in the background It celebrates this social, inquisitive and highly brainy animal.

The design also incorporates the Chinese character for ‘pig’, the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The emu is an iconic Australian bird. Second only to the ostrich in size, it stands at up to 1.9 metres in height on long powerful legs which can propel it at speeds nearing 50 kilometres an hour. The emu appears on Australia’s coat of arms along with the kangaroo – reputed to have been chosen because neither willingly takes a backwards step.

We are excited to release this 2oz silver bullion piedfort coin featuring a mother and baby platypus.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and has a mintage of 75,000.

The limited mintage 5,000 of 1 oz Perth Mint Bullion Lunar Pig silver proof coin. The design of the coin is a domesticated or pet pig, which is pink with black markings typically, four piglets around it, between stylised foliage. It celebrates this social, inquisitive and highly brainy animal.

The design also incorporates the Chinese character for ‘pig’, the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Silver Proof Lunar pigs are available as individual 1 kilo, 1oz and 1/2oz coins, or in a Three-Coin Set including a 1oz, 1/2oz and 2oz issue.

This stunning celebration of the Year of the Ox benefits from ‘antiquing’, a treatment that tones the natural lustre of a silver coin before it is individually hand finished to mimic the unique surface characteristics often seen on ancient artefacts.

The limited mintage of 1,000 of 2oz, 1oz and 1/2 oz Perth Mint Bullion Lunar Ox silver 3 proof coins set. The design of the coin is a domesticated or pet pig, which is pink with black markings typically, four piglets around it, between stylised foliage. It celebrates this social, inquisitive and highly brainy animal.

The design also incorporates the Chinese character for ‘pig’, the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

 A Three-Coin Set including a 1oz, 1/2oz and 2oz issue.

Perth Mint Silver Lunar Series II Coin Set.

*GST will applied*