Tendance 2013 Discover Australia LOT DE 5 PIÈCES 1 $ once épreuve argent Kookaburra koala kangourou

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Getthe COMPLETE, 5-coin silverdollar proof set of Native Australian wildlife in the new DiscoverAustralia program - this year with an extremely limited mintage of only1,500 sets total!

The DiscoverAustralia series has been the cornerstone of the Perth Mintsnumismatic collector coin offerings since its introduction with the FirstDiscover Australia Programin 2006. These exciting coins depict native animals, with the focus ofthe latest program being the unique wildlife of the Island Continent inall its glory! Talisman Coins and the Perth Mint (Australias preciousmetals experts) are proud to bring you thislatest Discover Australia program, starting with these puresilverdollars. Eachanimalis presented in full, frosted cameo proof finish, against a backdrop ofsplendid color portraying its native habitat.

Thisluxurious five coin set is a completecollection, containing each and every one of the five silverproofs issued this year in the DiscoverAustralian Wildlifeseries. The five animals featured this year are:

KoalaBear
Kookaburra
Duck-BilledPlatypus
Emu(Flightless Bird)
Kangaroo

The Discover Australia Series
EachDiscoverAustraliacoin provides a gateway to explore the Land Down Under, as both itsone-of-a-kind fauna and its unspoiled, majestic natural environment!Each proof-finish coin is encapsulated and handsomely displayed insidean elegant, luxury presentation casewith a native Australian jarrah wood lid, protected by a full-colorouter box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity isincluded. Jarrah is a species of eucalyptus tree found in the southwestofWestern Australia. Because of its similar appearance to mahogany,jarrah is sometimes referred to as Swan River mahogany, after the riverthat runs through Perth.

Pleasenote,the mint images of this beautiful proof coin do not do it justice. Thefields are deeply mirrored, the relief devices are white-frosted cameo,and the deep, rich colors of Australias outback are incredible!

Technology Note
The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietarycolorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on thecoin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create astunning, full-color portrait on each coin.

Obverse
Afrosted cameo portrait of each of five different, native Australiananimals, set against a full color backdrop of their native habitats.Thelegends DISCOVER AUSTRALIA and each animals namedefine the theme, while thelegend 1 OZ 999 SILVERguarantees the weight and purity. The Perth Mints "P" mint mark isalso present.

Reverse
Her Majesty, QueenElizabeth II, in crowned profile facingright. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearlearrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley.Thelegend ELIZABETH II and the denomination also appear.

Packaging
The five coins areencapsulated inside an elegant, luxurypresentation casewith a native Australian jarrah wood lid, protected by a full-colorouter box. An individually-numbered set of certificates of authenticityisincluded.

Jarrah is a species of eucalyptus tree found in the southwest ofWestern Australia. Because of its similar appearance to mahogany,jarrah is sometimes referred to as Swan River mahogany, after the riverthat runs through Perth.