For those who may have been interested in getting one of the two Transformers coins from the Perth Mint as holiday gifts, it appears that you are too late. The Perth Mint has changed the status for these highly collectible silver coins to "SOLD OUT."
This means that if you would like to get your hands on one (or both), you must now look towards the secondary markets. A quick look at eBay before this posting showed several options available, with most premiums at a reasonable stage for a sold out coin.
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Guess what? The Perth Mint has once again made the Transformers Optimus Prime 1oz Silver Proof Coin available for order online. The 99.9% pure silver coin was originally released July 14th, but was pulled from online ordering availability within a few days.
The Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen movie was still in theaters going strong at that time. The movie took in an estimated $108 million dollars domestically in its opening weekend and would stay in the rankings for several weeks. It has since taken in over $800 million worldwide and is ranked number 19 for worldwide gross totals for all movies ever produced.
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For those that are interested, it appears that the Perth Mint has once again made the Transformers Megatron Silver Proof Coin available for purchase online. Unfortunately, the Transformers Optimus Prime Coin must still be ordered over the phone.
Both released officially on July 14th, shortly after the blockbuster movie Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen came out in theaters. Apparently, demand must have been high for the coins, as a few days after release, the Perth pulled them from online ordering.
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Released this week from the Perth Mint is the Australian Koala Gold Proof Coin. The second in the series should prove to be just as desirable as the first with both international collectors and investors.
These coins are available in four sizes, from 2 ounces down to 1/25 ounce, making them attainable for everyone. And who would not want one of these cute coins?
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Just like the fictional characters they represent, the Megatron Transformers Silver Proof Collectible Coin is ready to duke it out with his nemesis, Optimus Prime. Both coins are available now from the Perth Mint in an extremely limited mintage.
Only 5,000 coins for each design will be produced, and indicators are that they are selling fast. The Perth Mint is already limiting quantity sales.
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With an incredibly detailed color design of Optimus Prime on the reverse, the Perth Mint has issued a Transformers 1oz Silver coin to coincide with the release of the blockbuster movie. A Megatron coin is also available.
Owing its origin to a toy series started by Hasbro in the 80's, the Transformers have grown into a powerhouse franchise the world over. The first live-action movie came out in 2007 and incorporated computer generated images of the transforming robots.
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Available now from the Perth Mint, is a coin remembering 50 years in the life of a doll. No, not a beautiful woman, but a true kid's doll. The 50th Anniversary of Barbie™ 1oz Silver Proof Coin celebrates 50 years since the creation of the toy from Mattel first made little girls smile.
This colorful 1 oz silver proof coin showcases the official 50th Barbie Anniversary logo with classic images of the womanly shaped doll. These curves proved quite a change from the dolls normal of 50 years ago. Most dolls of the age were made in the shape of babies.
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Celebrating an occasion that would bring joy to millions around the world, yet brought back memories of death and hardship to many is the Perth Mint's Fall of the Berlin Wall 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
November of 2009 will be the 20th anniversary of the official Fall of the Berlin Wall. A structure that was built a few decades earlier by the former USSR to prevent free passage from their section of East Germany to the free areas of West Berlin.
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Sometimes the simplest design can be one of the most attractive. This is true of the Kangaroo at Sunset coins available from the Royal Australian Mint.
The design of this 1 oz silver coin, also available in gold, was even nominated for a Coin of the Year Award. With its' iconic marsupial image near the top of the coin, and an illustrated reflection leading towards the bottom, it truly is understated in a captivating way.
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New to World Mint Coins are three gorgeous, world-famous bullion coins from Australia - the silver Koala, silver Kookaburra, and gold Kangaroo.
These coins from the Perth Mint of Australia feature annually changing designs, making the coins not only popular with investors but coin collectors as well.
The 2009 Australian Koala Silver Coin marks the third issue of this popular series. The coins are struck in four sizes - 1 kilo, 10 oz, 1 oz, and 1/2 oz, with the 1 kilo size bearing a slightly different design. The koala, native to Australia, is practically an icon synonymous with the country. [click to continue…]
