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The Super Senses $1 aluminium bronze coin is the first design in The Perth Mint's 2014 Young Collectors Super Powers series, which explores human attributes enhanced by technology.

The Super Senses coin represents the five senses of the human body - sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch – which are detected through the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and nerve endings throughout the body.

The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured superhero poised on a rooftop high above the city, using his x-ray vision and sonic hearing to see and listen to the city around him.  As well as the inscription SUPER SENSES, the design also includes The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the 2014 year-date are featured on the coin’s obverse.

This coin is also available in an album, designed to fit all six coins in the series. Please note that the coin album is not available for purchase separately.

The five senses work together to let the brain know what is going on around us. They can encourage us to communicate with other people, animals and our surroundings, and help to keep us safe by warning us of any danger. Imagine being able to see through walls, through human flesh or to know who was knocking on your door before you answer it! Ever wondered what it would be like to single out one sound or voice from a noisy room? This exciting new Young Collectors series explores human attributes enhanced by technology.

Forthcoming releases: Invisibility, Cybernetics, Flight, Weather Control, Super Strength.

The Mint of Poland is delighted to present the "Wild boar" coin of the series "Forest Babies" which will take you to the world of small forest inhabitants.

The coin was minted with the use of modern technologies – an image of a boar has been precisely mapped with digital printing. The charm of the coin is complemented by its colourful packaging in the form of a cardboard booklet with a boar’s story, which along with its design makes up a harmonious whole. The multi-coloured design of the coin and its packaging combined with an attractive theme mak e it an unforgettable gift for every child.

The reverse depicts a multi-coloured digitally printed image of a baby boar in the bosom of nature. On the left, along the rim – an inscription: WILD BOAR (the name of the coin). Below – the name of the series: FOREST BABIES.

In the central part of the obverse – a profile portrait of  Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (the hallmark), m/w (the mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, the issuer: NIUE ISLAND, the face value: 1 DOLLAR and the year of issue: 2014.

Last year the Perth Mint released the first in a new series of coins called ‘Australias Remarkable Reptiles’. Starting last year with the excellent Frilled Neck Lizard, this series of one-ounce proof silver coins follows the Perth Mints most popular format, a 40mm coloured round in a nice case with a coloured shipper.

The colouring of this distinctive lizard helps to camouflage it from predators, and the sharp spines or thorns which cover the length of its body protect it from any attacks. This fearsome looking creature is a magnificent addition to this popular series celebrating Australia's remarkable reptiles.

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the obverse of the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination and the 2014 year-date.

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured Thorny Devil in defence mode, bordered by a montage of exotic reptile skin patterns. The design also incorporates the inscription THORNY DEVIL LIZARD.

The tenth pearl coin edition shows a pearl in a sea snail for the first time.Many think of pearls primarily being found in  shells. What most people don’t know is that, in extremely rare cases, this small miracle of nature is also found in snails, for example, in the Queen Conch (lat. Lobatus gigas). These animals can grow up to a remarkable size of 30 cm, with a shell of over 2,5 kg and are able to reach an age of 20 to 30 years. They main-ly feed on algae. Queen Conches are found throughout the Caribbean and along the coast of Florida and northern Brazil in shallow waters up to 18 metres deep.

The Queen Conch pearls only very seldomly grow naturally.  However, after several years of research pearl breeders succeeded in inserting a foreign body into these animals. Just like in the shell, the sea dweller encases the foreign body layer by layer, through natural defence mechanism. The snail, which is a protected species, is not injured or killed in the process. Especially in the Caribbean, the Queen Conchs’ flesh is considered a delicacy and its wonderful shell is a popular souvenir. It is for these reasons that the population has declined dramatically in recent years. It is to be hoped that this beautiful sea dweller remains preserved for future generations.

The Bank of Israel have issued a new set of coins which continue the “Biblical Art” series first launched in 1995. This year’s set, the 18^th in the on-going series, features the story of “David playing for King Saul”. The new coins carry the year “2013” and include two gold and two silver issues.

The image as seen on the obverse (common to all four coins) reflects the rise and fall of Saul as described in the Book of Samuel I. The design depicts Saul's imminent disappearance as king is represented by an outlined background image of Saul seated on the throne, his crown detached from his head. In the foreground, David, the young shepherd, is depicted playing for Saul. The coin’s design is by artist Moshe Pereg.

The reverse, also common to all three denominations – includes the Face Value, (10, 2 or 1 new sheqel) and the Israeli State Emblem. "Israel" is seen in English, Hebrew and Arabic text, the mint Year and mint mark, which is a decoration symbolizing David's harp is below the denomination.

Struck by the Mint of Norway on behalf of the Bank of Israel, the “2013” issue is important in the “Biblical Art” series as it is the first time that the 2 new Sheqel coin is struck in pure silver with a weight of one troy ounce as opposed to the previous .925 fineness. The 1 sheqel coin includes a Star of David to denote its proof-like quality. The 2 and 10 & 1 Sheqel gold coins carry the Hebrew letter “Mem” below the denominations indicating their proof strikes. The coins are available as a three coin set, (the gold 1 sheqel coin is not included in this set as an option) as a two coin silver set or individually. An early purchase price is currently being offered.

The Mint of Poland is jubilant to announce issuing a coin in the series "Historical Maps of Poland" presenting the borders of Poland changing over the centuries. The collection of 5 coins starts off with the “Poland of Boleslaw Chrobry” coin, which depicts the shape of Poland in 1025 during the last year of his reign.

The main feature of the coin is its extraordinary design – elements in its relief depict an outline of lands giving the beginning to the country of Poland, while proof elements show lands which were joined to Poland during the reign of King Boleslaw Chrobry. 

The coin is characterized by its harmonious combination of historical motifs, which form a whole to enchant each and every lover of history and those fond of monetary art.

Obverse: In the centre – an image of a coronation sword. On the both sides of the sword – dates of reign of Boleslaw Chrobry (992–1025).  Above – names of two capital castle-towns and the town of residence of the Piast dynasty as follows: Poznań, Gniezno and Kruszwica.

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – a profile effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: m/w (the mint mark), ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (the issuer) and Ag 999 (the hallmark).  On the right – the face value: 1 dollar and the year of issue: 2014. Design: Beata Kulesza-Damaziak

The Royal Canadian Mint and Talisman Coins are proud to present the second in the ongoing and extremely popular Pure Gold Birds of Prey Program, the osprey. The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle, or fish hawk, is a large, fish-eating bird of prey or raptor. The image by Canadian wildlife artist Arnold Nogy features a side profile portrait of the magnificent osprey. A brisk wind ruffles its white and brown plumage, which is rendered in dimensional detail by intricate engraving. The breeze does little to divert this raptor’s fixed gaze, as its yellow eyes intently survey the surrounding landscape from high atop its perch. The bird of prey’s closed bill showcases its sharp downward curve, which only adds to the osprey’s austere expression.

The osprey's feet are also perfectly designed for fishing. Its outer toe can turn forwards or back to grab hold of a slippery fish. What's more, the soles of its feet are covered with barbs (spicules) to maximize their grip. The osprey is a fascinating bird that is likely to be found wherever there's an abundance of fish–keep an eye out the next time you're exploring Canada's shores and waterways!

Obverse: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend reads ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God").

Reverse: Coin was designed by Canadian artist Arnold Nogy and features a side profile portrait of the magnificent osprey. A brisk wind ruffles its white and brown plumage, which is rendered in dimensional detail by the coin's intricate engraving. The breeze does little to divert this raptor's fixed gaze, as its yellow eyes intently survey the surrounding landscape from high atop its perch. The bird of prey's closed bill showcases its sharp downward curve, which only adds to the osprey's austere expression.

The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black outer sleeve. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.

Commemorating Tina Maze’s outstanding achievements, the second silver coin series focuses on her entries into the book of Guinness World Records 2014, namely the world record in the number of points she won in the 2012/2013 season (2414 points), her overall win in the World Cup and taking the big Crystal Globe.

The front side of the new 1 oz silver coin shows a colour image of Slovenia’s top skier, decorated with a diamond (0,01ct, color G , clarity VVS). The serial number of each coin can be found along the edge.

One of the greatest writers in the English language, William Shakespeare, is immortalised on this spectacular 5oz silver proof coin.

Celebrating the 450 years since the birth of this famous playwrite, The Perth Mint is delighted to present a stunning commemorative befitting Shakespeare and his literary achievements.

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the coin’s weight and fineness, the 2014 year-date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin’s obverse.

The coin’s reverse features a spiral-line engraved likeness of Shakespeare. The design also includes a representation of the Globe theatre with an actor on stage surrounded by motifs denoting famous scenes from Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and Henry V. The inscriptions ‘William Shakespeare’ and ‘450th Anniversary of his Birth’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin is housed in a classic charcoal-coloured presentation case, which comes within a stylish outer shipper displaying stunning imagery and quotes from William Shakespreare's most well-known plays.

The 100 Years of Australian Military Aviation 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin from the Perth Mint of Australia makes its inaugural appearance this weekend as part a larger centennial celebration marking the evolution of aviation in the nation’s military.

These limited edition, 99.9% pure silver coins debut at the Centenary of Military Aviation 2014 Air Show (www.airforce.gov.au/airshow) presented by the Royal Australian Air Force at RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. The show runs on the 1st and 2nd of March.

"As the birthplace of Australia’s military aviation and the oldest continually operating military airfield in the world, we are exceptionally honored to be launching the 100 Years of Australian Military Aviation commemorative coin at Point Cook," said Perth Mint Sales and Marketing Director, Ron Currie.

Shown on the reverse of the coin is a colored design depicting a Bristol Boxkite aircraft — the first military aircraft flown in Australia at Point Cook, on 1 March 1914. The original flight was operated by flight instructor Lieutenant Eric Harrison and signaled the start of a century of military aviation in Australia.

"Harrison’s inaugural flight of a Bristol Boxkite 100 years ago is recognized as the starting point of all military aviation in Australia," commented D.W. Gardner, Director of the Royal Australian Air Force Museum.

"To mark this military milestone with a commemorative coin is simply outstanding.  It is an exceptional keepsake."

The continued technological advancement in military aviation is demonstrated on the coin with the inclusion of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft, also on the reverse. The two planes are separated on the design by a Bristol aircraft propeller. Inscriptions include 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AVIATION, the dates 1914 – 2014, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Displayed on the obverse of each coin is Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The likeness is surrounded by the inscriptions of ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 1 OZ 999 SILVER, 2014 and 1 DOLLAR.