Birds of the Pacific Islands 1oz Silver Three Coin Set

About the Birds of Pacific Islands 3 x 1 oz Silver Coin Set

 

There are between 20,000 and 30,000 islands situated throughout the Pacific Ocean.

 

The existence of so many islands has created enormous opportunities for evolutionary development due to selective breeding. The result is a fantastic array of birdlife on islands throughout the Pacific, where birds have evolved into slightly different forms resulting in unique and endemic species.

 

New Zealand Mint is releasing this beautiful three Coin Set to celebrate these iconic birds of the Pacific.

 

Reverse Designs

Niue: This coin face features a high quality colour image of the Pacific Pigeon, Ducula pacifica, or ‘Lupe’ in Niuean.

 

This bird is generally acknowledged to be the most widely recognised endemic bird species on Niue. To its left is the Fiti Pua, Fagraea berteroana, the flower of Niue, and the Niuean coat of arms.

 

Fiji:  This coin face features the vibrant colours of the Collared Lory, Phigys solitaries, the National bird of Fiji.

 

Also featured is the native Tagimoucia Flower, Medinilla waterhousei, endemic to the highland rainforests of the Fijian Islands, only growing at an altitude of over 600 metres (656 yards). Above this is the official Fijian National Coat of Arms.

 

Pitcairn Island: 

This final coin features the Henderson Island Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus insularis, an iconic bird endemic to the Pitcairn Islands and listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.

 

Below this is the native Yellow Fautu, Abutilon pitcairnense, a critically endangered perennial plant once thought to be extinct until a single plant was discovered in 2003. All elements are set against a finely engraved Pacific Island background, flowing across all three coins and their timber surround.

 

Obverse Designs

Niue: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Fiji: Features the Fijian National Coat of Arms.

Pitcairn Island: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

 

Packaging

The Birds of the Pacific Islands 3 x 1 oz Silver Coin Set is packaged in a natural-looking wooden coin holder, displaying the 3 coins side by side. The coin holder sits inside a wooden inner case, which is decorated with pacific-style engravings. The inner case sits inside a pacific themed white outer packaging. A Certificate of Authenticity is displayed inside the inner packaging. 

 

 

Technical Specifications:

 

Metal 999 Fine Silver
Finish Proof / Coloured
Diameter 51 mm x 30 mm
Edge Plain
Denomination $2
Year of Issue 2013
Mintage 3,000
Weight 1 Troy oz

Lunar Year of the Horse 1oz Silver Pamp Bar

Technical Specifications:

• 999 fine purity
• New Chinese Lunar Calendar Series from PAMP
• Internationally recognised Swiss PAMP brand
• Individually encased in premium security pack
• Serial numbers on each bar
• Assay certification
• Coin quality minting
• 27mm X 47mm

Your assurance of authenticity through and through, pamp suisse ingots arive factory-sealed within genuine “certi pamp” packing set within a laminate card that bears the assayer’s signature, serial number and proof of fine metal content, the uniquely transparent design allows for easy viewing of both the ingot’s face and reverse,while forever protecting the ingot from damage.

 

From Geneva, Switzerland, PAMP Produits Artistiques Metaux Precieux (artistic, precious metals products) is the world's leading independent refiner of precious metals. Known as the "Rolls Royce" of bullion, PAMP is the world leader in London Good Delivery bullion, the benchmark in international tradability.

 

PAMP bars have an unparalleled finish and shine, and come beautifully packaged with certificates of authenticity. These bars are perfect for investors or people looking for the world's greatest gift.

Ohio Precious Metal OPM Silver Bullion Investment Range - 1oz, 10oz and One Kilogram

1oz 999 Silver Bullion Round OPM

10oz 999 Silver Bullion Round OPM

One Kilogram 999 Silver Bullion Round OPM

Made from 100% recycled metal in Jackson, Ohio, these 1oz .999 fine silver bars feature their weight and purity and the OPM Metals name and logo on the obverse and an elegant, repeating patern and the words "OPM METALS - MADE IN THE USA" on the reverse.

Ohio Precious Metals is the largest gold and silver refinery in the United States and one of the largest private mints in the world. OPM provides a range of services to the precious metals industry and holds a Responsible Source Refinery Certification from SCS Inc., ensuring the cozmpany's products are made using ethical and sustainable practices.

100th Anniversary of Australia’s First Banknote 1oz Silver Proof Coin & Stamp Set

100th Anniversary of Australia’s First Banknote One Ounce Silver Proof Coin & Stamp Set from the Perth Mint featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver Coloured Coin
• Striking Design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Official Australia Post Stamps
• Beautiful Packaging and Numbered Certificate
• Limited Mintage – 3,000

The Perth Mint and Australia Post are pleased to present a joint special release celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first banknote in Australia, for the 2013 FIP World Stamp Exhibition.

In 1910 the Australian Notes Act was passed, and in 1913 the first series of Australian notes which were based on the old British system were issued.

The first Australian currency note, the ten shilling denomination was produced in May 1913. Other denominations from £1 to £1,000 followed during the years 1913 – 1915.

PROOF QUALITY 99.9% PURE SILVER

The 100th Anniversary of Australia’s First Banknote coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

STRIKING DESIGN

The coin’s reverse features a coloured representation of Australia’s first ten shilling banknote. The inscription AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BANKNOTE 100TH ANNIVERSARY and the dates 1913 – 2013 are also portrayed in the design with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

AUSTRALIAN LEGAL TENDER

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.

OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA POST STAMPS

Two Australia Post stamps with denominations of 60c and $2.60 complete this set.  The 60c stamp depicts a portrayal of the official note numbering ceremony in 1913, and the $2.60 stamp depicts the Australian Coat of Arms as it appears on the first banknote.

BEAUTIFUL PACKAGING AND NUMBERED CERTIFICATE

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin and stamps are housed in a display case and wonderfully illustrated box-shipper featuring the 2013 FIP World Stamp Exhibition logo.

LIMITED MINTAGE

The Perth Mint and Australia Post will release no more than 3,000 of these 100th Anniversary of Australia’s First Banknote 1oz Silver Proof Coin and Stamp Sets.

2012 Vampire - $10 Fiji - 20 Gram Silver Proof Coin / Bar

FANTASTIC SILVER COIN 0.999 WITH COLORED GLASS INLAY

 

Mythical Creatures: The Vampire

While even folkloric vampires of the Balkans and Eastern Europe had a wide range of appearance ranging from nearly human to bloated rotting corpses, it was interpretation of the vampire by the Christian Church and the success of vampire literature, namely John Polidori's 1819 novella.

The Vampyre that established the archetype of charismatic and sophisticated vampire; it is arguably the most influential vampire work of the early 19th century, inspiring such works as Varney the Vampire and eventually Dracula. The Vampyre was itself based on Lord Byron's

unfinished story "Fragment of a Novel", also known as "The Burial: A Fragment", published in 1819. However, it is Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula that is remembered as the  quintessential vampire novel and which provided the basis of modern vampire fiction. Dracula drew on earlier mythologies of werewolves and similar legendary demons and "was to voice the anxieties of an age", and the "fears of late Victorian patriarchy".The success of this book spawned a distinctive vampire genre, still popular in the 21st century, with books, films, video games, and television shows.

The vampire is such a dominant figure in the horror genre that literary historian Susan Sellers places the current vampire myth in the "comparative safety of nightmare fantasy". Tales of supernatural beings consuming the blood or flesh of the living have been found in nearly every culture around the world for many centuries.

Today, we would associate these entities with vampires, but in ancient times, the term vampire did not exist; blood drinking and similar activities were attributed to demons or spirits who would eat flesh and drink blood The notion of vampirism has existed for millennia; cultures such as the Mesopotamians, Hebrews, Ancient Greeks, aand Romans had tales of demons and spirits which are considered precursors to modern vampires.

However, despite the occurrence of vampire-like creatures in these ancient civilizations, the folklore for the entity we know today as the vampire originates almost exclusively from early-18th century southeastern Europe, when verbal traditions of many ethnic groups of the region were recorded and published.

In most cases, vampires are revenants of evil beings, suicide victims, or witches, but they can also be created by a malevolent spirit possessing a corpse or by being bitten by a vampire. Belief in such legends became so pervasive that in some areas it caused mass hysteria and even public executions of people believed to be vampires

 

Specifications

Country: Fiji
Issuing Year: 2012
Face Value: 10 Fijian Dollars
Metal: Silver 0.999
Diameter: 54 x 32 mm
Weight: 20 g
Condition: Satined
Mintage: 1,000 pieces
Speciality: Coin with glass inlay

Autumn – Australian Seasons 2013 One Ounce Silver Proof Square Coin – Perth Mint Australia

Discover the magic of autumn, with the stunning second release from the Australian Seasons series. Taking place from March to May, the cooler temperatures, glorious sunsets and golden leaves make this season a sight to behold.

PROOF QUALITY 99.9% PURE SILVER

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from One Ounce of 99.9% silver in proof quality.

WARM AUTUMN REVERSE DESIGN

Captured in brilliant colour, the coin’s reverse depicts an Australian possum against the background of an autumn bush sunset.  Gumnuts and leaves, the inscription AUTUMN and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design.

AUSTRALIAN LEGAL TENDER

Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.

EXTREMELY LIMITED MINTAGE

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these Australian Seasons – Autumn 2013 1oz Silver Proof Square Coins.

ILLUSTRATED PACKAGING AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

The coin is housed in a contemporary display case, allowing a clear view of the reverse and obverse, and comes packaged inside a beautifully illustrated shipper.  Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Autumn – Australian Seasons 2013 One Ounce Silver Proof Square Coin from The Perth Mint, featuring:

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- Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
- Warm Autumn Reverse Design
- Australian Legal Tender
- Extremely Limited Mintage – 5,000
- Illustrated Packaging and Certificate of Authenticity

NTR 2013 Year of the Snake 10oz Silver 999 Bullion Art Bar

These 99.9% silver bullion bar celebrates the Chinese lunar year of the snake. Minted by NTR metals in the USA.

NTR Metals is one of the world's largest precious metals companies, making a market in all precious metal bullion and offering a full range of refining, recycling and minting services.

NTR Metals operates over 50 locations throughout the United States and Europe and is an LBMA member and accredited refiner. 

2013 Scottsdale 999 Silver One Ounce Art Bar - $2 Niue Legal Tender

The One is here. More portable than a 10-ouncer, perfect for bartering and one of the most visually stunning pieces of silver bullion on the market today.

Exceptionally minted and finished, the front features the illustrious Scottsdale Lion.

The level of detail in the crown alone qualifies The One as the most intricately-etched 1-ounce bar available. A repeating Double S logo on the flip side adds to the elegance. Each pack is ten troy oz.

Added Authenticity Features - Featuring Mintguard Security

One Ounce Silver Bullet Bullion Bar 45 Bullet ACP

These solid-silver bullets are nearly identical to a real .45 cartridge. Weighing 1 Troy Oz, each, the .45 ACP version of Silver Bullet Bullion won't actually fire in a weapon, but will target your financial goals with devastating power. 

Pure investment-grade .999-fine silver, available in boxes of 10 or individually. Celebrates the cartridges designed by John Browning in 1904 for use in his Colt semi-automatic .45 pistol

Specifications
Caliber:	.45 ACP	.50 BMG	20 mm
Overall Length:	32.4mm	138mm	168.275mm
Base Diameter:	12.1mm	20.4mm	29.4mm
Purity:	0.999	0.999	0.999
Silver Content:	1 troy oz	10 troy oz	25 troy oz

World Famous Squares 2013 One Ounce Silver Proof Four-Coin Set

World Famous Squares 2013 One Ounce Silver Proof Four-Coin Set from The Perth Mint, featuring:

• Four-Square Shaped Coins
• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Stunning Reverse Designs
• Extremely Limited Mintage – 1,000
• Panoramic Presentation Packaging

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck in a rare square format by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Stunning Reverse Designs

This stunning set comprises four coins depicting the beautiful architecture of some of the world’s most famous city squares: St Peter’s Square (Vatican City), Trafalgar Square (London, England), Red Square (Moscow, Russia) and Tiananmen Square (Beijing, China).
Each coin’s reverse portrays an aerial view of the individual square in colour, with the name of the square inscribed in bold letters. The coin’s weight and purity and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also included in the design.

Tuvalu Legal Tender

Issued as Tuvalu legal tender, each coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2013 year-date and the monetary denomination.

Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 of these World Famous Squares 2013 1oz Silver Proof Four-Coin Sets.

Panoramic Presentation Packaging

The four-coin set is housed in an exciting contemporary display case, allowing a clear view of the reverse and obverse of each coin. Boxed in a shipper, this set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity validating the sets mintage.

 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (TVD)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm)	33.20 x 33.20
Maximum Thickness (mm)	4.00
Maximum Mintage	1,000
Designer	Aleysha Howarth

OPM Mushroom - One Troy Ounce 999 Silver Art Bar

These Ohio Precious Metals (OPM) bars are composed entirely of recycled silver making these the "greenest" available.

 Each bar contains 1 Troy Ounces, of .999 Fine Silver Bullion and is hallmarked as such. Minted by NTR metals in the USA.

 NTR Metals is one of the world's largest precious metals companies, making a market in all precious metal bullion and offering a full range of refining, recycling and minting services.

 NTR Metals operates over 50 locations throughout the United States and Europe and is an LBMA member and accredited refiner.