The Perth Mint debuts its 2022 bullion range, with new additions to its iconic core nature ranges

The highlight of the bullion calendar is here again, and it’s the launch of the Perth Mint’s iconic nature-themed core bullion range. Many of these series date back decades and come from a time when choice was considerably more restricted than in todays more explosive times, when new coins are released seemingly every few days.

There are no real changes from last year with regard to specifications or mintages. Even the comparitive release dates only vary by a day, so this is all about the designs. The silver and platinum Kangaroo coins haven’t changed, and are considered the high-volume coins in the whole range, for their respective metals.

As for the rest, we think it’s the best selection the mint has produced for absolutely ages. The Year of the Tiger coins, both gold/platinum and silver designs, continue to reinforce our view that Lunar Series III is a huge step up from the first two runs through the calendar. The Koala is a quirky and original depiction, and the Kookaburra gives us a look at the birds interactions with human habitats. The gold Kangaroo is more similar to previous issues, but no less atractive for that.

All together, a great release run for 2022. We’re particularly pleased with the change of font and design of the coin titling on the Kangaroo, Koala, and Kookaburra coins, which is considerably more elegant, and does away with the constricting border of previous years. It’s all first class and there’s nothing here that’s going to dent the reputation of this stalwart of the bullion coin market. Well done.

2022 KOOKABURRA

DESIGN BY – NATASHA MUHL

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$30 AUD 0.9999 Silver 1.000.10 g 100.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 11/10/2021
$10 AUD 0.9999 Silver 311.066 g 75.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 11/10/2021
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU 500,000 11/10/2021

2022 GOLD KANGAROO

DESIGN BY – NEIL HOLLIS (Except. 1Kg)

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$3,000 AUD 0.9999 Gold 1.000.10 g 75.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 15/11/2021
$100 AUD 0.9999 Gold 31.107 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 15/11/2021
$50 AUD 0.9999 Gold 15.553 g 25.60 mm Reverse BU 100,000 15/11/2021
$25 AUD 0.9999 Gold 7.777 g 20.60 mm Reverse BU 150,000 15/11/2021
$15 AUD 0.9999 Gold 3.111 g 16.60 mm Reverse BU 200,000 15/11/2021

2022 KANGAROO SILVER & PLATINUM

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 15/11/2021
$100 AUD 0.9995 Platinum 31.119 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 15/11/2021

2022 LUNAR SERIES III YEAR OF THE TIGER GOLD

DESIGN BY – MONIQUE REEVES

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$1,000 AUD 0.9999 Gold 311.066 g 61.00 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$200 AUD 0.9999 Gold 62.213 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$100 AUD 0.9999 Gold 31.107 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU 30,000 13/09/2021
$50 AUD 0.9999 Gold 15.553 g 25.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$25 AUD 0.9999 Gold 7.777 g 20.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$15 AUD 0.9999 Gold 3.111 g 16.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$5 AUD 0.9999 Gold 1.555 g 14.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021

2022 LUNAR SERIES III YEAR OF THE TIGER SILVER

DESIGN BY – JENNIFER McKENNA

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$300 AUD 0.9999 Silver 10,001.00 g 221.00 mm Reverse BU 100 13/09/2021
$30 AUD 0.9999 Silver 1,000.10 g 100.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$8 AUD 0.9999 Silver 155.533 g 61.00 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$2 AUD 0.9999 Silver 62.213 g 50.80 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU 300.000 13/09/2021
$0.5 AUD 0.9999 Silver 15.553 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 13/09/2021

2022 LUNAR SERIES III YEAR OF THE TIGER PLATINUM

DESIGN BY – MONIQUE REEVES

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$100 AUD 0.9995 Platinum 31.119 g 32.60 mm Reverse BU 5,000 13/09/2021

2022 KOALA

DESIGN BY – ING ING JONG

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE RELEASE
$30 AUD 0.9999 Silver 1,000.100 g 100.90 mm Reverse BU Unlimited 10/01/2022
$1 AUD 0.9999 Silver 31.107 g 40.90 mm Reverse BU 300,000 10/01/2022