| When the gold rush gripped Australia few would | | | | mintage. The coins come in Jarrah presentation |
| have anticipated that it would help shape the | | | | packaging and make an ideal Australian gift |
| development of a nation. As a producer of gold, it | | | | suitable for international friends, business |
| was a strategic choice by the British Royal Mint to | | | | associates or serious collectors. |
| commission the development of mints throughout | | | | Australian Kookaburra: Australian Mint Coin Sets |
| Australia. Australian mints played a unique role in | | | | The distinct cries of the Kookaburra are often |
| supplying gold sovereign coins to the colonies by | | | | heard in the early hours of the morning in bush |
| negating the need to export coins to London for | | | | regions of Australia, close to running water or |
| redistribution back to British colonies. In Perth, | | | | where food is plentiful. This carnivorous bird is |
| Western Australia, the Perth Mint was established | | | | celebrated through the Perth Mints Gold and Silver |
| to refine gold from WA to turn it into sovereign | | | | Kookaburra Commemorative sets. An example is |
| coins. Today, the mint produces bullion products | | | | the Australian Kookaburra 20th Edition Silver |
| and a range of commemorative, Australian gold | | | | Bullion Coin set which contains all 20 kookaburra |
| coins, numismatic and Aussie coins which are | | | | designs from 1990 to 2009. Each coin is marked |
| suitable for collectors and investors alike. | | | | with the 'p20' mintmark and this set is confined to |
| Aussie coins celebrate and commemorate | | | | a release of only 10,000 worldwide. |
| indigenous aspects of Australian culture. As a | | | | Australian Sea Life Coins |
| country with deep historical roots, Australia is a | | | | Australia's natural marine life is the envy of the |
| unique continent with an abundance of wildlife and | | | | world. The temperate waters around Australia are |
| marine life. It is also rich with natural minerals. | | | | home to remarkable fish that inhabit the myriads |
| Australian gold coins are crafted by the Perth Mint | | | | of tropical reefs. Tourists from all over the world |
| to showcase to the world the different aspects | | | | come to Australia to snorkel and view the marine |
| of Australian culture, folklore and heritage. | | | | life from a glass bottom boat. As a tribute to |
| Australian Koala Gold Coins: | | | | some of the fine marine specimens, The Perth |
| The Australian koala is a mammal that looks very | | | | Mint has released the Australian Seal Life Reef |
| much like a teddy bear. It resides in the trees in | | | | Series. Collector or tourists that want to celebrate |
| the coastal regions of eastern and southern | | | | Australia marine life can choose from coins such |
| Australia. The Australian Government lists the | | | | as the Australian Sea Life ½ oz Silver Proof |
| koala as a priority species for conservation status. | | | | Seahorse Coin or the Perth Mint Moray Eel Coin. |
| The koala lives almost entirely on eucalyptus | | | | Aussie coins are beautifully crafted and carry |
| leaves. As a tribute to this marsupial the Perth | | | | stunning designs. Whether you are an Australian |
| Mint has crafted a range of coins forged from | | | | resident, admirer of Australian culture or avid |
| 99.99% pure gold and silver. As an example, the | | | | collector you will find Perth Mint coins and |
| 2010 Australian Koala Gold Coin comes in 1oz, 2oz, | | | | Australian mint coin sets will be coins that are |
| 1/10 oz and 1/25 oz sizes and is subject to limited | | | | treasured forever. |