Scheduled for release between 2008 and 2019, the Gilded Edition is a popular collector variation of the Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

24-Carat Gilded Reverse Designs

Each coin celebrates one of 12 Chinese lunar animals said to 'rule' the lives of those born under its influence. The animal designs are spectacularly gilded in 24-carat gold.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Coloured Reverse Design

The central design, which appears within the outline of Antarctica, depicts a Humpback Whale and an icy landscape. As well as the inscription HUMPBACK WHALE : 2008, the reverse includes the words 'Australian Antarctic Territory' and The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark.

Phoenix, Arizona -As a Mariachi band played, the Arizona commemorative quarter-dollar coin, the 48th quarter of the popular 50 State Quarters® Program, was introduced into circulation in a ceremony on the State Capitol Senate Lawn today. United States Mint Director Ed Moy joined Governor Janet Napolitano in hosting the festivities.

"This quarter celebrates the breathtaking natural beauty of Arizona, from its rare Saguaro cactus to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon," Director Moy told the crowd. "When Americans pull this coin out of their pockets, they'll immediately think of Arizona."

The second gold release from our Treasures of Australia locket coin series encapsulates opals. Australia produces around 95 per cent of the world's opals, including gem quality opal from the South Australian town of Coober Pedy, and coveted black opal from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales.

Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

This 2008-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

Striking Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse design portrays an abstract interpretation of Australia’s stark and beautiful landscape.

To say that Australians celebrated after winning the 1983 America’s Cup is something of an understatement. As Time Magazine reported after Australia II's victory, "the land Down Under had not witnessed such an orgy of jubilation since V-J day ended the war in the Pacific."

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this commemorative release celebrates the 25^th anniversary of Australia II's historic victory off Newport, Rhode Island, which ended the United States 132-year domination of the event.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

This stunning 150^th commemorative is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Licensed by the AFL

Licensed by the Australian Football League, the code's governing body, the coin features an exciting reverse design incorporating the official Australian Football 150 Years logo in colour.

Are you yearning to see the panoramic vistas of the Grand Canyon but cannot make the trip? Do the next best thing and get shiny new Arizona commemorative quarter-dollar coins, available in bags and rolls beginning June 2 at 12 noon (ET). Customers may order as many of these options as they like. There is no order limit.

The Arizona quarter is the 48th coin in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program. The coin's reverse features an image of the Grand Canyon with a Saguaro cactus in the foreground. A banner reading "Grand Canyon State" separates the two images to signify that the Saguaro cactus does not grow in the Grand Canyon. The coin also bears the inscriptions "Arizona" and "1912."

Those who look forward to visit Whitman's Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention, which will be held on June 6, will have the opportunity to take part in an interactive practical engraving class. Each hour the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will perform an interactive program for 6 to 8 participants. The program will feature the process of creating paper money.

Participants will be able to find out about the general operations of printing money and the goal of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Visitors will also be able to make their own printing plates and create personal ink design on paper in accordance with the current regulation of BEP.