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Discover Australia is a magnificent collector coin program from the historic Perth Mint. Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, the program comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australia's amazing fauna, flora and landmarks.

Discover Australia
2007 Landmarks Collection
1oz Silver Proof Coins

This impeccable precious metal proof set represents the beauty of Australia. The series forms a unique celebration of the most significant landmarks of the Great Southern Land.

Australia’s cities and most famous natural attractions are each depicted with Gold Coast, Phillip Island, Port Arthur, Adelaide and Sydney being depicted in colour on these 1oz silver proof coins.

With landmarks such as these having such an obvious appeal to international audiences, and the set sure to be hotly pursued in Australia, there will never be a better opportunity for you to make sure the 2006 coins are part of your collection. With its great popularity and a limited mintage of 7,500, this set will be greatly appreciated worldwide. This set comes with matching Numbered Certificates of Authenitcity

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2007 Gold Coast
1oz Silver Proof Coin

Queensland's Gold Coast has been transformed from a string of seaside towns into a vibrant seaside metropolis. Despite its rapid development, the region still epitomises laid back Aussie beach culture. The reverse design portrays its high rise developments and a surfer riding a Pacific Ocean wave, which is depicted in colour. Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian sheoak timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released worldwide.

2007 Gold Coast 1oz Silver Proof Coin A$82.50

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2006 Landmarks Collection
1oz Silver Proof Coins

This impeccable precious metal proof set represents the beauty of Australia. The series forms a unique celebration of the most significant landmarks of the Great Southern Land.

Australia’s cities and most famous natural attractions are each depicted with Melbourne, Uluru, Canberra, Perth and the Great Barrier Reef being depicted in colour on these 1oz silver proof coins.

With landmarks such as these having such an obvious appeal to international audiences, and the set sure to be hotly pursued in Australia, there will never be a better opportunity for you to make sure the 2006 coins are part of your collection. With its great popularity and a limited mintage of 7,500, this set will be greatly appreciated worldwide. This set comes with matching Numbered Certificates of Authenitcity

2006 1oz Silver Proof Coins
Landmarks Collection
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2006 Melbourne
1oz Silver Proof Coin

The coin's reverse depicts Melbourne. The capital of Victoria and Australia's second largest city, Melbourne is famed for its culture, cuisine and sporting obsessions. The coin's reverse depicts a view of Melbourne from the Yarra River. The design includes rowers and Southgate pedestrian footbridge with towers of the Central Business District represented in colour in the background.

Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian sheoak timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released worldwide.

2006 1oz Melbourne Silver Proof Coin A$82.50

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2006 Uluru
1oz Silver Proof Coin

The coin's reverse depicts Uluru. The giant monolith, which has a 9.4 kilometre circumference, rises almost 350 metres above the surrounding plain. At dawn and sunset, its awe-inspiring appearance turns fiery red, once known as Ayers Rock. The coin's reverse depicts a coloured image of Uluru. The design includes a representation of an indigenous Australian and desert vegetation.

Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian sheoak timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released worldwide.

2006 1oz Uluru Silver Proof Coin A$82.50

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2006 Canberra
1oz Silver Proof Coin

The coin's reverse depicts Canberra, the Australian national Capital. The city was designed by US architect Walter Burley Griffin, winner of the Federal Capital Design Competition launched in 1911. Built around Lake Burley Griffen, Canberra's grand scheme includes wide boulevards, imposing buildings and beautiful green spaces aligned with pleasing symmetry. The coin's reverse depicts the evening sky in colour above Parliament House, which overlooks Canberra.
Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian sheoak timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released worldwide.

2006 1oz Canberra Silver Proof Coin A$82.50

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2006 Perth
1oz Silver Proof Coin

The world's most isolated capital city owes it good fortune to the discovery of Gold and its pleaseing aspect to the graceful Swan River. The reverse design depicts a black swan and a view of the city's skylilne from the Swan River, which is portrayed in colour. Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian sheoak timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released worldwide.

2006 Perth 1oz Silver Proof Coin A$Sold Out

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2006 Great Barrier Reef
1oz Silver Proof Coin

One of the natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is located in warm tropical waters off North Eastern Australia. The reverse design includes a marine turtle, corals, and a shoal of fish, which are portrayed against a blue background. Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian sheoak timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released worldwide.

2006 Great Barrier Reef 1oz Silver Proof Coin A$82.50

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2006 Grey Kangaroo
1/25oz Gold Proof Coin

The coin's reverse depicts a mob of Grey Kangaroos (Macropus giganteus), one of many species of Australia's best known animal. Kangaroos are marsupials, a mammalian group that almost exclusively developed in Australia. This 2006-dated coin is struck from 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

2006 1/25oz Grey Kangaroo Gold Proof Coin A$107.50

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2006 Saltwater Crocodile
1/25oz Gold Proof Coin

The coin's reverse depicts a Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). The world's largest reptile, a 'saltie' is capable of growing to between six and seven metres and weighing up to 1,000 kilograms. Distributed across tropical northern Australia, this fearsome creature inhabits fresh and saltwater, and will stalk any human foolish enough to swim in its vicinity. This 2006-dated coin is struck from 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

2006 1/25oz Crocodile Gold Proof Coin A$107.50

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2006 Emu
1/25oz Gold Proof Coin

The coin's reverse depicts an Emu (Dromaius noveahollandiae), Australia's largest bird. Although it cannot fly, an Emu's powerful legs mean it can run as fast as 50 kilometres an hour over the continent's dry plains. Emus are ratites, the oldest of modern bird families. Their primitive feathers help them survive in a wide varity of climates, including the snowfields of Australia's high country.

This 2006-dated coin is struck from 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo. Each coin is accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

2006 1/25oz Emu Gold Proof Coin A$107.50

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