Monday, May 4, 2009

Discover Australia Coins




Hi Here are some more beautiful coins issued by Australia in its Discover Australia Series.The Dreaming Series depicts iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. The 45 coin series will be released between 2009 and 2011, comprising pure gold, silver and platinum proofs. The coin series will depict Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti's unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals. Here are five coins issued in January 2009 depicting Kangaroo, Dolphin, King Brown Snake, Brolga and Echidna. These glittering coins are fabulous and any one may be tempted to see these amazing coins. These are magnificent and very fascinating ! So I wrote about them for those stamp lovers who also collect coins. This is all for today......Till Next Post....Have a Great Time !





The Glittering Gold Coin


Coin details

Issue date: 28 January 2009
Denomination: $1
Metal: 99.9% pure Silver
Mass: 31.135g
Diameter: 40.6mm
Finish: Proof




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To be Released in 2010

Common Wombat
Frilled Neck Lizard
Koala
Platypus
Saltwater Crocodile


To be Released in 2011

Dingo
Emu
Great White Shark
Kookaburra
Tasmanian Devil


Courtesy – Australia Post