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Usher in the New Year with Precious Silver and Gold! Here's a summary of this week's new releases:  I. Wildlife In Need #3 - Polar Bear Family - Third in new series of Endangered Animals! - Depicts mother, father & baby cub in front of the Northern Lights! - Mintage of only 5,000! Will sell out! - Beautiful, full color, one ounce silver proof! - First two Panda & Orangutang sold out at Mint (but available here)! - Also get the Display Box to show off your collection!  II. Investment Grade Gold & Silver Proofs:Vietnam War 50th Anniversary 5 Ounce Pure Silver Proof - Color Proof is 5 Full Ounces of Pure Silver - Ultra Low Mintage of only 400! - Already Sold Out at the Mint! - Perfect for Aviation + Military collectors!  Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Gold Proof - Pure (.9999) Gold Proof - Extremely Low Mintage of only 1,000 - Truly Rare! - Expected to sell out quickly! - Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - 60 Years on the Throne! - More Diamond Jubilee coins also available! III. Royal Canadian Mint Dragons  Silver Half-Ounce Dragon Specimen - Canada's unique Specimen Finish - True Bargain! Under $40 for a high denomination, pure silver coin! Gold Tenth-Ounce Dragon Specimen - Pure Gold Dragon for well under $300! - High Face value, one-year-only design!  + Two Investment-Grade Proof Dragons!Gold $150 Proof Dragon - Mintage limit only 2,500! - Sold out at the Mint! HUGE 1 Kilogram Pure Silver Proof Dragon - Incredible design on a huge 4-inch diameter coin! IV. New Releases in Ongoing Silver Proof Coin Programs  Love Eternal - Koalas in Heart-Shaped Eucalyptus Bower- Perfect for Valentine's Day! - Previous issue Love Doves still available! Korean War Battle of Kapyong - Famous Aussie Battles #4 - 4th in Famous Battles series, with mintage of only 5,000 each! - Battles of Gallipoli (WWI), Tobruk & Kokoda Track (WWII) also available! |
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2011 Wildlife In Need #3 - Polar Bear Family $1 Color Silver Proof
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 Wildlife In Need #3 - Polar BearWe are very excited about the third release in the Wildlife in Need series, the Polar Bear Family! This program shines a light on five critically endangered species on the brink of extinction. Following hot on the heels of the incredibly popular Working Dogs program, this extremely low mintage series (only 5,000 per animal!) focuses on large, well-known creatures. Unfortunately, all are in danger of complete extermination within the next 50 years if something isn't done to protect wildlife and stop the destruction of their natural habitats.  The polar bear is
native largely within the Arctic circle encompassing the Arctic Ocean,
its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. It is the world's
largest land carnivore and also the largest bear (together with the
omnivorous Kodiak bear, which is approximately the same size). An adult
male weighs between 770 and 1,500 pounds (350–680 kg), while an
adult female is about half that size. Although it is closely related to
the brown bear, the polar bear has evolved to occupy a narrow
ecological niche, with many body characteristics adapted for cold
temperatures, for moving across snow, ice, and open water, and for
hunting the seals which make up most of its diet. Although most polar
bears are born on land, they spend most of their time at sea and
can hunt consistently only from sea ice, so they spend much of the year
on the frozen sea.As of 2008, the World Conservation Union (IUCN) reports that the global population of polar bears is only 20,000 to 25,000, and is declining. In 2006, the IUCN upgraded the polar bear from a species of least concern to a vulnerable species. It cited a "suspected population reduction of great than 30% within three generations (45 years)", due primarily to global warming. Five Endangered Species  This new series will feature five different endangered species, and every coin purchased will also be matched by a donation to the World Wildlife Foundation to help preserve these animals! The five animals to be featured are: Giant Panda Bear Orangutang Polar Bear Black Rhinoceros Siberian Tiger Please note that the mintage limit for coins in this program is only 5,000, and we expect the Polar Bear silver proof to sell out quickly. Because of the popularity of this keystone species (and the low mintage of these coins), our advice is - if you want the third issue in this new series, don't delay. (Quantity discounts may be available - see web site
listing)
In addition, be sure to get the Display Box to show off your collection
of Wildlife in Need coins!
  Second in Series - Orangutang We still have a small supply of the second in the Wildlife in Need
series, the Orangutang! The
orangutang (also spelled "orangutan") is the only exclusively Asian
genus of extant great ape. The largest living arboreal animals, they
have proportionally longer arms than the other, more terrestrial, great
apes. They are among the most intelligent primates and use a variety of
sophisticated tools, also making sleeping nests each night from
branches and foliage. First in Series - Giant PandaWe still have a tiny quantity of the first in the Wildlife in Need
series, the Giant Panda! The Panda Mother and Cub is a beautiful coin,
and sold out in short order at the Mint. These coins are in almost as
short supply as the Pandas themselves! According to the latest report,
China has 239 giant pandas in captivity, with another 27 pandas
residing outside their native country. It also estimated that less than 1,600 pandas currently are alive in the wild.
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Investment Grade Gold & Silver Coins
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 Vietnam War 50th Anniversary 5 Oz!Death from above! This huge, ULTRA LOW MINTAGE (only 400), 5 ounce pure silver proof commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War!Struck from a HUGE five troy ounces of .999 pure silver, and spanning a massive 65 mm in diameter (nearly 3 inches!), this imposing coin represents an appropriate and  commanding
tribute on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The depiction of a
special forces soldier wearing jungle camouflage, with an regular
infantry soldier and Bell Huey UH-1 Iroquois helicopter (the workhorse
of the Army in Vietnam) look superb rendered in full color. The coin is
encapsulated and displayed in a highly finished, wooden presentation
case accompanied by a numbered certificate. With a ridiculously low
mintage of just 400 coins, it is already sold out at the Mint!Retail
Price $599.95 - Special SALE Price Only $469.95 Each!
 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Gold! Truly rare yet affordable! Mintage limit of just 1,000 - this quarter ounce pure gold proof celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's sixty year reign and diamond jubilee!Have you ever wanted to own a truly rare pure gold coin? Here's your opportunity - there are only one thousand (1,000) of these affordable gold proofs in existence! This proof is one for any discriminating collector or investor! So truly and completely rare that we expect them to sell out at the Mint in record time, this gem is struck in a full quarter troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold.  Appropriately
enough, there are two portraits of the queen - one as she ascended the
throne in 1952, and a current one to mark her sixty year reign, so it's
a rare double-headed coin as well! We're proud to offer such an
investment grade numismatic rarity. Will you be one of the lucky ones
to own it? This is an official Royal
Diamond Jubilee commemorative coin,
officially approved by Buckingham Palace (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II).
With a total mintage of only 1,000, and given the popularity of Queen Elizabeth, a quick sell out is expected. |
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Canada 2012
Year of the Dragon Specimen Coins
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Two New Specimen Finish Dragons from Canada!
 Silver Half-Ounce Dragon Specimen!A true bargain! Thanks to the Royal Canadian Mint, we can bring you this limited-mintage, pure silver Dragon coin, with a full $10 denomination, inside a handsome, red and gold foil envelope. (Just like with the traditional red envelope used for Chinese New Year, this is a perfect gift giving opportunity for the Year of the Dragon!) Better yet, we can offer it for under $40 (for now) - with no order limit (again, for now)! After the near-instantaneous sellouts of other Year of the Dragon coins, the Mint has seen fit to make this beautiful, one-year-only Dragon design affordable for collectors everywhere!  Gold Dragon 1/10 Ounce Specimen!This
golden gem's a true bargain! Affordable precious metal (99.99% pure
gold!) with the mighty and auspicious Dragon theme, a mintage limit,
high face value, and a one-year-only design - what's not to love?!
This handsome design in the Mint's unique Specimen finish is a great value at well under $300 (for now) and with no order limit (yet!). Again, the amazing sellout of other Year of the Dragon coins means you should grab this one quickly! Retail
Price $349.95 - Special SALE Price Only $269.95 Each!
Year of the Dragon - Investment Grade Gold Proof, Silver Kilogram!
 Gold Proof Dragon with Low Mintage!
This gold proof Dragon is quite possibly the investment highlight of our
entire email today - with a stunning and popular Dragon design, a high
$150 face value, a beautiful proof finish, and an extremely low mintage of only 2,500 - as expected, this sold out quickly at the Mint! Dragon $250 Kilogram Silver!
What
a tremendous design! That's just the start of we can say about this
huge silver beauty! The Dragon's charisma and magical character are too
captivating to resist. This mighty, mythical beast is made all the more
desirable on the huge tableau in full, frosted cameo proof finish- at
more than 100 mm in diameter, it is a full 4 inches across!
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Continuations of Ongoing Series
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Celebrate Romance and Love Eternal!
Celebrate love or that special person with this pair of koalas and an Eucalyptus heart on this affordable, pure silver proof!
Retail
Price $99.95 - Special SALE Price Only $59.95 Each! We really like this romantic design, depicting two koala bears (who seem to be kissing!) framed by a heart-shaped bough of Eucalyptus, entwined with gum leaves and blossoms. The design also includes an eternal waterfall. The beauty of the color and balance of the design enhance its desirability. Perfect for Valentine's Day or for animal coin collectors, this stunning silver proof also makes a perfect wedding present, or as the most unique anniversary gift the happy couple will ever receive! (Quantity discounts may be available - see web site
listing)
2011 Doves Celebrate Love!
For
centuries, across many cultures, the dove has been a symbol of love and
purity. The dove is often depicted with Aphrodite and Venus, the Greek
and Roman (respectively) goddesses of love and romance. White doves are often released at weddings, to symbolize love,
beauty and hope for the loving couple.
Retail
Price $129.95 - Special SALE Price Only $79.95 Each! This romantic design depicts two loving doves flying in front of a heart-shaped pink ribbon. 
Battle of Kapyong - Fourth in Series!
The fourth in the series of new Famous
Battles in Australian History Series!
The Korean War began in 1950, when Communist forces of North Korea
suddenly invaded South Korea, overrunning U.S. troops in the process.
The Americans were squeezed into a small perimeter around Pusan harbor,
which they effectively defending while United Nations troops and
supplies poured in. General Douglas MacArthur conceived the bold stroke
of landing at Inchon, north of Seoul and well behind enemy lines. The
landing was successful and sent the North Korean forces reeling all the
way to the border with China, the Yalu River. In order to aid their
communist brethren, the Red Chinese crossed the Yalu River and fought
the U.S. 1st Marine Division at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, setting
the stage for the Battle of Kapyong.
Retail
Price $129.95 - Special SALE Price Only $94.95 Each! In Defense of Freedom, In Opposition to CommunismThe Korean War began in June 1950, when North Korean forces launched an invasion of South Korea. The United Nations multinational force defended South Korea from the Communist forces, which included the Chinese People's Volunteer Army. The Australians were part of a force that was defending the Kapyong Valley, north of Seoul, during April 1951. Kapyong came to be viewed as the most significant and important battle for Australian troops in Korea. Please note that the mintage limit for coins in this program is only 5,000, not the customary 7,500 typical of Australian legal tender proof silver dollars! 
Kokoda Track - Third in the Series!
The Kokoda campaign consisted of a series of battles
fought from July to November, 1942 between Japanese and Allied
(primarily Australian) forces in what was then the Australian territory
of Papua. The Kokoda Track itself is a single-file track starting just
outside Port Moresby on the Coral Sea and runs 37–62 miles
through the Owen Stanley Mountain Ranges to Kokoda and the coastal
lowlands beyond by the Solomon Sea.
Retail
Price $129.95 - Special SALE Price Only $99.95 Each!
Tobruk
- Second in the Series!
The
Siege of Tobruk, during the North African Campaign of World War
II, started in April 1941, when Tobruk was attacked by an
Italian-German
force under German General Erwin "The Desert Fox" Rommel. It continued
for 8 months. The
Allied troops
endured intense bombing raids but held their ground, defying the
seemingly unstoppable blitzkrieg of the German war machine. Tobruk marked the first time that an advance of German Panzers had been
brought to a halt. Following Operation Crusader the siege of Tobruk was
lifted in December, 1941.
Retail
Price $129.95 - Special SALE Price Only $99.95 Each!
Still Available - Battle of Gallipoli!
Retail
Price $129.95 - Special SALE Price Only $104.95 Each!Instigated
by Winston Churchill, the disastrous Gallipoli Campaign of World War I
cost Australia nearly 30,000 casualties. Talisman Coins and the Perth
Mint are honored to present the new Famous
Battles in Australian History Series. Following on the heels
of the tremendously well received Famous
Battles of History and Famous
Naval Battles
programs, the Famous Battles in Australian History Series comprises
legal tender, Australian, pure silver dollars commemorating five
important conflicts that loom large in the consciousness of all
Australians. Mintage
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