2018+ RECTANGULAR DRAGONS by the Perth Mint We think it's fair to say that the selection of bullion coins available to purchase these days has never been more diverse, or of so high a quality. As well as the usual big players, a wide range of small producers are either issuing their own, or commissioning new designs from the major mints. It can be a little overwhelming and many complain, but it's all about choice, and that's rarely a bad thing. The theme of these is the ever popular Chinese dragon. Having a unique [...]

2017+ DISNEY BULLION by New Zealand Mint Much like the popular Star Wars bullion coin range from the New Zealand Mint, Disney, that franchises parent company, has also seen a range of bullion issues over the last couple of years from the same mint. This showcases their own characters, rather than those bought in from Lucasfilm when it took over George Lucas's iconic science-fiction universe, or from Marvel. There's virtually no difference in the specifications between Disney and Star Wars, so collectors can quite happily interchange between the two if they so wish. A [...]

AMERICAN GOLD BUFFALO by the United States Mint The Buffalo was the United States Mints first 24-carat (0.9999) gold bullion coin (the American Gold Eagle is 22-carat) and was introduced for the first time on 22nd June 2006 following its authorisation by Public Law 109-145 in late 2005. It was also known as the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 as the same legislation also required the issuing of a presidential dollar series starting in 2007, along with a redesigned cent in 2009. Both the obverse and reverse sides showcase images by James Earl Fraser, [...]

AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE by the United States Mint The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the United States Mint in 1986 and has been produced in large numbers ever since. Offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations, these coins are authorized by the United States Congress and  guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces. By law, the gold must [...]

2014-2020 SHENGXIAO LUNARS by the Royal Mint One of the most eagerly awaited of the various annually changing silver bullion coins for some years has been the Perth Mint's perenially popular Lunar Series, now ten coins through its second cycle. The Lunar market is exceptionally diverse and well liked so it should've come as no surprise that other mints would look to emulate that success. Treasures of Oz did a fine job with their Tokelau Lunar range, now sadly defunct only a few coins in, and their are some smaller ranges around filling in the [...]

2013-2017 AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE by the Perth Mint An icon in Australia, the admired Australian Stock Horse was originally a combination of several breeds including the Thoroughbred, Arab, and Timor and Welsh Mountain ponies. Although they were initially used for stock work and exploration by the early settlers, more than 120,000 Australian Stock Horses went on to serve in the First World War. Their strength, stamina and courage earned them international recognition as the finest cavalry mounts in the world and established their place in Australian history and folklore. The Perth Mint has a history [...]

Launched back in 1989 in gold form, the Austrian Wiener Philharmoniker soon became the premier European bullion coin and one of the big three alongside the American Eagle and the Canadian Maple Leaf ranges. Joined in 2008 by a 1oz silver coin, and in February 2016 by a 1oz platinum, it's also one of the very few to have offered all three of the major precious metals with the same design. Both sides of the coin were designed by the Austrian Mint’s chief engraver, Thomas Pesendorfer. The reverse face depicts eight orchestral instruments: four violins, a cello, a  Viennese [...]

ARMENIAN NOAH'S ARK by Geiger Edelmetalle The “Noah´s Ark” is a silver bullion coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia but produced at a German private mint, Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung. They're not sold by the Central Bank of Armenia but by Geiger Edelmetalle GmbH and other European dealers. The coin is legal tender in the Republic of Armenia at its face value. Source: Wikipedia Noah´s Ark is an expressive symbol of Armenian history, deeply rooted in the European culture. According to the Christian Old Testament, the Ark was built by Noah at God´s [...]

LUNAR SERIES I by the Perth Mint First hitting the market back in 1996, the Perth Mints flaghip Lunar coins had more humble beginnings and started out as a limited range of gold bullion coins in four sizes with just a single numismatic release. Fast forward to today and the Lunars are a huge part of the Perth Mints business and it's fair to say, their flagship range. Starting in 1996 with the Mouse, each year brought a new animal spread across a wide range of formats, eventually in 1999 making the leap over to [...]

ST GEORGE THE VICTORIOUS by the Central Bank of Russia One of the coolest of the world's bullion coins, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) issued St. George the Victorious coin made its gold debut on 01 February 2006 with the silver following on 11 January 2009. It’s never been one of the easiest coins to get hold off outside of Russia, with eBay being the best bet for many, but it’s widely liked for its classic and clean design, devoid of superfluous inscription or decoration. Depicting a striking, stylistic pose of St George, mounted on [...]