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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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What do you think of the design? Any thoughts? And is this going to be a long running, year after year, series like the kookaburras?  (Image taken from https://www.newcastlecoins.com.au) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What do you think of the design? Any thoughts?
And is this going to be a long running, year after year, series like the kookaburras?
I don't know Snooba, but I do like bears (pandas, koala) I also collect stuffed animal bears. He's cute, looks shy. lol |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Very interesting design. Cute little critter.
I collect the Kookaburras and the Lunar Coins, and if this one becomes yearly, I probably will collect it also.
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Australia
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I would of thought a backround of leaves would be softer than what looks like a jaggered rock wall. It does sound like there will be a 2008 version. Since it is a Perth Mint issue, I'll probably pass on collecting this one. I'm trying to keep up with the flood of $1 coins from the RAM this year. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Looks cute enough. Just a note though, Mila_cent, Koalas are not bears. Although just about everyone calls them Koala Bears. Steve  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pretty coin, but Perth Mint issues dont interest me and judging by the resale value they dont interest many others either. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
655 Posts |
That would be because Perth issues are priced too far above bullion. The Koala is supposed to be a bullion coin but is double bullion value at release. Bullion hunters arn't interested in them, there's better value in round 50c, predecimal silver or silver bars. Investors arn't interested in them as they often go backwards from issue price. That leaves the odd collector that buys them for aesthetics. In the short to medium term Perth Mint issues seem to be a flop right at release. Some Perth issues have very low mintages, however there are so many variations of the issue with their privy marks. I have to wonder if maybe in 50 or more years collectors will be hunting these rare releases. They may become valuable after all, but I reckon we will all be dead by then! |
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Turkey
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I plan to be here in 50 years  To be honest, I didn't like the design, there's something wrong with it. And you're completely right about the prices Learjet. they're too high compared to teh bullion price. |
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United States
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Edited by Coin Boy
02/03/2007 7:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I also think he's cute. The background design is representative of something but, I just can't put my finger on what. Do you know? Although I pretty much am a "bullion buyer" I do like to dabble in figure and animal coins and will take a look at the Koala if it becomes a series. I'm working on my Silver ML series at the moment though.
Looks nice Snooba!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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WOW I like It , My wife is a big fan of Koala. And I Like the modern Art design, which had to be a complex Die design. The RCM and The RAM are starting to Lead the way In inivative products and design. |
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
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Scoutjim99 - These coins are from the Perth Mint, which is a separate entity from the Royal Australian Mint. The Perth Mint specialises in bullion coins & NCLT, whereas the RAM is responsible for our circulating currency.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Opps Sorry, What I Meant is The Aussies are doing A Great Job. What does a coin like this go for.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I think they are going for roughly $30/$34 Australian. They are available from the following dealers & stores if you wanted to have a closer look at them: www.newcastlecoins.com.au www.downies.com.au www.perthmint.com.au www.prospectstampsandcoins.com.au www.peterstrich.com.au I'm sure that you can get them from lots of other places, too. But these are the stores that I am familiar with.  Edited by Snooba
02/05/2007 12:27 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks for the info Snooba
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Valued Member
Australia
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this will be a new yearly series, I dont mind the koala theme, in fact I think it will appeal more than the Kookaburra in the end. |
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Posted 02/01/2007 12:37 am
