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Duel of the Ironclads, Backyard Bugs, and Bush Babies #2! We don't normally send out an email newsletter on Monday, but this small group of new releases from the Perth Mint is so exciting (and so popular) that we just couldn't wait to tell you all about it! The hottest new series of the year is undoubtedly the Bush Babies of Australia - and only the first coin has been released (until now)! Today we've got issue number two - the ultra-cute Sugar Glider Flying Marsupial - for you!  If
that's not enough, the biggest release of the year may very well prove to be the third
in the Famous Naval Battles program. This silver proof features the historic first clash of ironclad
ships - the famous Civil War duel between the Monitor and the Merrimack!To top it all off, we have the newest Young Collectors 9-Coin dollar set, entitled Backyard Bugs! Here's a summary of this week's newsletter: Famous Sea Battles - Battle of Hampton Roads 1862 - Third in the Famous Naval Battles series featuring the Monitor vs. the Merrimack! - Biggest release since the Battle of Gettysburg - and certain to sell out quickly! 
Backyard Bugs 9 Coin Set- Nine one-dollar coins (featuring 9 different bugs) in a fun and exciting set! - Redback spider, dragonfly, bull ant, ladybug, grasshopper, blowfly, & even more! - Jam-packed with tons of extras and bonus items! Bush Babies #2 - Sugar Glider - Second in the hugely popular Bush Babies Series! - Each design is an original work of art by Australian wildlife artist Elise Martinson! |
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2010 Naval Battles - Hampton Roads Pure Silver Color Proof
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Monitor vs. Merrimack! Civil War Clash of Ironclad Warships!
 North v. South - Duel of the Ironclads!
We are extraordinarily proud to present the Battle of Hampton Roads,
the first clash of ironclad warships during the American
Civil War, in what is going to be the most in-demand new coin from
Perth all summer, if not the entire year! The major significance of the battle is that it was the first meeting in combat of ironclad warships. The Confederate fleet consisted of the ironclad ram CSS Virginia (Merrimack) and several supporting vessels. On March 9, 1862 the ironclad USS Monitor had arrived and had taken a position to defend the USS Minnesota. When Virginia approached, Monitor intercepted her.  The two ironclads fought on for about three hours, with
neither being able to inflict significant damage on the other. The duel
ended indecisively, Virginia returning to her home at the Gosport Navy Yard for repairs and strengthening, and Monitor to her station defending Minnesota. The battle received worldwide attention, and it had immediate effects on navies around the world.This amazing coin features the USS Monitor, with its low freeboard and round turret, in frosted cameo relief. The battle itself is also portrayed in color in a vignette taken from a period Currier & Ives print. Get this latest of the Famous Naval Battles series now! The Battle of Salamis Silver $1 Proof sold out quickly at the Mint! This new, Civil War themed beauty won't last long! Our recommendation - get Monitor vs. Merrimack quickly, before it sells out and goes up (like the Battle of Gettysburg Silver Proof, below)!   Gettysburg - A Few Available! The
Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the American Civil War,
the largest battle ever fought in the Americas, and the high-water mark
of the Confederacy. No Civil War buff's collection is complete without
this sold out coin! Fortunately, thanks to our buyers scouring the
market for them, we have a few available!
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Australia 2010 Backyard Bugs Young Collectors 9 Coin Set of $1 Coins & Bonus Items
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 Hear the buzz! A tremendous value, this fabulous set features 9 x $1 coins depicting creepy crawlies + lots of bonus extras for the young (or young-at-heart) collector! Cool, or Ick! Maybe both at the same time! Here's a wonderful way to introduce a youngster to coin collecting, or a great gift for anyone looking to expand into world coins or who collects animal themes! This set is bursting with goodies: 9 creatively designed coins featuring a dragonfly, praying mantis, butterfly and more, all in a lavish, full color presentation album with bonus information booklet, a poster, bug stickers, and a magnifying glass (perfect for examining both insects and coins in more detail)! Just take a look at everything in store for the collector in this exciting package:
 There's enough here to keep kids (and enterprising adults!) entertained for many hours. Although intended to inspire a passion for one of the world's most popular hobbies in the younger generation, this collection is not limited to the young - it's for the young at heart too! With 9 well-chosen bug coins for such a low price, every collector will feel that child-like joy when they browse through this jam-packed album. It really makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves coins, Australia, or the natural world (including entomology)! Backyard Bugs Set - Regular
Price $79.95 - Special SALE Price Only $64.95
 Space Coins set still available!A tremendous value, this fabulous set features 9 dollar coins depicting space themes + lots of bonus extras! Open the entire folder, and it spans nearly 3 feet wide! This collection has many bonus features as well! First, a wonderfully illustrated information book features informative texts written with help from experts at The Perth Observatory. There is also an activity book, which features puzzles, word games, and a variety of color space stickers! Two oversize, full color posters are even included for good measure! |
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Australia 2010 Bush Babies - Baby Sugar Glider Color Silver Proof
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Perth's Hottest New Series!
Get
this adorable baby Sugar Glider (an original work of art!), the second in
the wildly popular new Bush Babies series of pure silver proofs! Celebrating five
adorable baby animals, the stunning new Bush Babies Program is selling out even faster than the Sea Life - The Reef Series that preceded it.
Regular
Price $79.95 - Special SALE Price Only $49.95 Each! The
Sugar Glider is a small marsupial native to eastern and northern
mainland Australia. Its appearance is generally described as "cute",
with a squirrel-like body with a long, non-prehensile tail. The Sugar
Glider is named for its preference for sweet foods and its ability to glide through the air, much like a flying squirrel.Your Own Personal Art Gallery! Another clever innovation (and a neat little bonus!) is the colorfully illustrated outer box shipper. Each features a different, original commission by the designer of the coins, artist Elise Martinson (please see the section online for a short biography of the artist). When lined-up in release order, the outer boxes will form a gallery of original artworks of the five baby critters by this well-known, Australian animal artist. A special, five coin display box (shown at right) is available at a nominal additional charge. This is a superb way to protect and present all five coins in their full color, illustrated cases.  Adorable
Baby 'Roo - A few available!This adorable baby kangaroo (an original work of
art!), the first in
the new Bush Babies series of pure silver proofs, sold out in no
time! We
have just found a few in the aftermarket, so if you still need this
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