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Plus, a large assortment of 1 Ounce U.S. Silver Eagles!

Old Man Winter Arrives!
We always look forward to the beginning of the month and with it the latest releases from the Perth Mint. As we start December, we have a variety of candidates for new additions to your collection, from cuddly Rabbits and Koalas to the edgy Samurai! We close the newsletter with a phenomenal assortment of Silver American Eagles - do we even need to mention that these large, silver U.S. coins make the perfect stocking stuffer for the Holidays?

Let's See What's in Today's Newsletter:

I.   
Year of the Rabbit - Rectangular 4-Coin Set
Four different designs in one handsome set - all in color, all Rectangle-shaped! Bonus- when the four rectangular coins are put end-to-end, they form one continuous scene!

II.    New 2011 Koalas Have Arrived!
Koala in a treeAs desirable as our cuddly friend over there... we're excited to bring you the new silver Koalas, available in 4 popular sizes:
   
- 1/2 Ounce Silver Koala (also available in Display Box)
    - 1 Ounce Silver Koala (also available in Rolls of 20!)
    - 10 Ounce Silver Koala (mighty impressive!)
    - 1 Kilogram Silver (even more impressive!)

III.    Japanese Samurai - Great Warriors #4!
The latest entry in the awesome Great Warriors Series, armed with his signature weapon, the katana!
    + Own a piece of Japanese Numismatic history -
    A real, copper 340-year-old 1668 1 Mon Square Hole Kanei Tsuho Cash Coin!

IV.    Silver American Eagles
We just restocked our web site with a great assortment of dates of these classic American Eagle one ounce silver coins. If you are looking for back dates, now is the time to grab them!


Cook Islands Year of the Rabbit Rectangular 4-Coin Color Set

Four Large, Rectangular Rabbit Silver Proofs!

Celebrate the most friendly Year of the Rabbit with this impressive set of color coins!

Year of the Rabbit Rectangular 4-Coin Color Set

Year of the Rabbit Set In 2011 we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, and 2011) are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. They are sociable, amiable, and artistic, and are often shy, soft-spoken and cautious. They are often noted for their elegance and good taste. Rabbits can be moody, superficial and self-centered, as well.

This fabulous new set from the Perth Mint has 4 coins that are huge - at 47.60 mm wide, each is nearly 2 inches across! What's more, this set comprises the complete Year of the Rabbit issues in 1 ounce rectangular form, featuring bunnies of four different colors! When you assemble the coins end-to-end (as found in the display packaging), they come together to create a large, Oriental-style vignette. Best of all, the mintage is limited to only 3,000 complete sets worldwide! At our low price, this set represents a tremendous value (and a great investment!).

Year of the Rabbit Rectangular 4-Coin Color Set

Availability Note -  We have been made aware that the majority of the Rabbit Rectangle Silver Proof Sets are going to the East and Far East, whence they will never return. That means that 1,000 or less of these sets will be available for the rest of the world! Consequently, we expect a very fast sell out at the Mint. If you want to be one of the lucky few to own this set at our significantly below-issue price, don't delay!

Retail Price $399.95 - Special SALE Price Only $329.95 Each!

New 2011 Koala Coins

Brand New 2011 Koalas - Fresh from the Mint!

Koala bears for 2011 have arrived!This year's Koala design shows a bright-eyed baby joey watching us from the fork of a gum or eucalyptus tree, while itself being observed by the watchful eye of the mother koala. This beautiful coin is part of the highly collectible series of Pure Silver Koalas. The obverse design of this series, with the koala bear, changes each year, further enhancing its collectibility.

Get this new design featuring Australia's beloved marsupial in one of four sizes, from the affordable 1/2 ounce (also available in box), the collector-favorite one troy ounce, to the significantly sizable 10 ounces, to the massive one Kilogram Koala! We're sure you'll love the coin regardless of which size you choose!


Australia 2011 Koala 1 Ounce Silver2011 Koala 1 Ounce Silver
Get this latest in the ever-changing annual koala issues! Each year the design featuring Australia's best known "teddy bear" changes, making this an exciting collection to build.

Available as a single coin in capsule, or stock up and save with original mint rolls of 20 coins in capsule at a significant discount!


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Australia 2011 Koala 1/2 Oz Silver in Box2011 Koala 1/2 Ounce Silver!
The Koala bear is even more adorable in a cute 1/2 Ounce size! This pure silver collectible is available alone in a capsule, or encapsulated and presented in a handsome mint leatherette display box (as shown to the right). Either way, get yours now while we have this unusual size available!

1/2 Ounce in Capsule only - Regular Price $39.95 - Special SALE Price Only $24.95 Each!

1/2 Ounce in Display Box - Regular Price $49.95 - Special SALE Price Only $34.95 Each!
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Australia 2011 Koala 10 Oz Silver2011 Koala 10 Ounce Silver!
It's obvious that this coin is huge - it weighs ten troy ounces of pure silver, and measures a full three inches in diameter and over a third-inch thick. The 10 Ounce Pure Silver Koala has a face value of $10 and in time can be difficult to locate, much less in pristine condition, so we advise you to acquire this year's now!


Australia 2010 1 Kilogram Silver Koala2011 Koala Kilo!
Now this is the way to display koalas! This coin is gargantuan - it weighs a full
one Kilogram of pure silver, and measures a full four inches in diameter and over a half-inch thick! If you like your silver big - no, we mean BIG then get this incredible beauty to add some heft to your collection today!
2010 Great Warriors #4 - Japanese Samurai Pure Silver Color Proof $1

Great Warriors - Japanese Samurai $1
Fourth in Great Warriors Series
The Japanese Samurai
Talisman Coins and the Perth Mint are excited to announce the fourth release in the dynamic Great Warriors series! In feudal Japan, the samurai was both a de facto aristocrat and the ultimate warrior. The samurai was supposed to abide by the code of Bushido, meaning "Way of the Warrior". This uniquely Japanese code of conduct adhered to by samurai since time immemorial emphasized virtues such as loyalty, honor, obedience, duty, filial piety, and self-sacrifice.

Following on the heels of the phenomenally successful and popular Famous Battles of History and Famous Naval Battles programs, we expect the Great Warriors series to likewise sell out.

The Japanese Samurai and the Katana Sword
Japanese Samurai in full regaliaTravel back in time to storied feudal Japan - to the land of samurai, daimyo (warlords) and shoguns! This much-mythologized period has been widely celebrated in the popular media and arts. From NBC's Heroes to the novel and miniseries Shōgun to the Tom Cruise big-screen epic The Last Samurai, feudal Japan has captured our collective imagination for decades.

This coin features a full color portrait of a Japanese Samurai, in a colorful, full suit of armor and armed with a two-handed katana. To the right is a scene reminiscent of a Japanese screen painting, included a bonsai-style pine tree on a rocky cliff or outcropping and a full moon.

The Japanese Samurai Silver Proof is the fourth in the new and exciting Great Warriors series, to be released by the Perth Mint. The series is comprised of coins commemorating the following soldiers:

    Roman Legionary
    Viking Norseman
    Medieval Knight
    Japanese Samurai

With a mintage of only 5,000, we expect the Japanese Samurai Pure Silver $1 Proof to Sell Out at the Mint! Get it at our below-issue price while it lasts!

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1 Mon CoinHistory in Your Hands!
Celebrate the numismatic history of Japan with this genuine and original square hole coin, dating to 1668! It was cast in solid copper nearly three and a half centuries ago at the Edo Mint (in what is now modern Tokyo).
Harken back to the times of the samurai, daimyo (warlords) and shoguns, and think of all the hands this coin has passed through and how much history it has witnessed!

Much more background, history and explanation of this true relic can be found on our web site listing, including an explanation of the "Bun" mint mark used by the Edo (Tokyo) Mint!

This 340-year-old 1668 1 Mon Square Hole Kanei Tsuho Cash Coin from Japan is on sale, but hurry, quantities are extremely limited...


Silver American Eagles - Many Dates Just Restocked!

Huge Selection of Silver American Eagles Added to Our Website!

United States Silver American EagleUnless you have been living under a rock, you know that the Silver American Eagle (SAE) is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. It was first released by the Treasury Department on November 24, 1986. It is struck only in the one ounce size, has a face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of pure silver.

We have just restocked many dates of Silver Eagle coins on our website. With silver continuing its dramatic and seemingly unstoppable rise, now is a good time to grab yourself some of the most recognizable and collected one ounce pure silver coins in the world!

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