Highly Anticipated Pandas are here!
The silver Pandas are among the most-requested new releases of the season. We just received a shipment of the new 2010 Pandas featuring two super-cute pandas romping and frolicking! Like the Australian Koala, this series' obverse design changes each year. This year's motif is sure to be a collector favorite!

The reverse features the Temple of Heaven. You can read more about the Giant Panda and the Temple of Heaven on our web site!


In addition, we just returned from the FUN Show in Florida, where we made an auspicious purchase of a few back-dated Pandas. We got a limited quantity of these ever-elusive silver pandas (all in their original capsules & mint cachets of issue), so don't delay, get yours before we sell out!

This special edition $1 features the highly symbolic coat of arms!
During the Middle Ages, any knight who went into battle needed to distinguish friend from foe and would paint identifying marks on his shield. Later, these markings began appearing on military surcoats and cloaks worn by royal messengers. This is how the Coat of Arms was born - a design of heraldic symbols created to represent a monarchy, a clan, a territory or nation.

Formally known as the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, the Coat of Arms of Australia is the official symbol of the country of Australia. The first official Commonwealth Coat of Arms was granted over 100 years ago, by a Royal Warrant of King Edward VII in 1908. The design comprises a white and blue shield displaying six small escutcheons and a cross of St. George featuring five six-pointed white stars.

Above the shield (with its supporters of a red kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound) is the crest containing the seven-pointed gold "Star of Federation" (also known as the "Commonwealth Star") on a wreath of white and blue. Six of the Star's points represent the six original States of Australia, while the seventh point represents the Commonwealth Territories (and any future states). The motto "Advance Australia" is inscribed on a scroll at the base of the shield. This is the coat of arms that appears on the obverse of this coin.

Relive the Triumph and Tragedy!
Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills are legendary historical figures of colonial Australia. The first European settlers to cross the Australian continent from south to north, their triumph turned to tragedy when both men died on the return leg.

Learn much more about the "Australian Lewis & Clark" and their ill-fated expedition on our website! We have the complete story there, as well as compelling images! 

In 2010 we remember the 150th anniversary of this star-crossed journey of exploration with this beautifully colored, low mintage silver dollar. It is housed in an elegant, jarrah-wood presentation case. This vivid, gorgeous silver proof is available at a special sale price:

Breaking News - Discover Australia - The Dreaming
We also have the full details of the much anticipated 2010 Discover Australia series!

We don't have time or space in this edition to detail the full lineup of these new aboriginal designs - that will have to wait for another newsletter. But if you want to see the five new animals featured, they are now active on our website!


    Saltwater Crocodile
    Koala Bear
    Frilled Neck Lizard
    Duck-Billed Platypus
    Common Wombat


    Five-Coin Silver Proof Set - $40 below mint issue price, for a limited time!