The Perth Mint’s world-renowned Australian Kangaroo, Australian Kookaburra and Australian Koala coin series’ have inspired collectors worldwide over many years. Now, this new Australian Wildlife release provides the chance to acquire a single, beautifully designed addition that features all three of their favorite native animals. Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver. Each coin’s reverse includes a security feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter within the design. It is only detectable under a magnifying glass. These coins are IRA eligible.

So beautiful Phoenician Princess Europa was said to be, the epitome of feminine beauty on Earth, she became the personification of an entire continent. So besotted was Zeus, the ruler of the Olympian gods, Greek mythology tells he transformed himself into a white bull and carried Europa away from Phoenicia to Crete.

The myth of Europa and the Bull has inspired artists throughout the centuries with numerous pieces of art depict and coinage from as early as the 3rd century featuring the story. Most recently in 2002 Euro bank notes known as the ‘Europa series’ were issued featuring her portrait.

Malta’s links to Europa dates back to 750 B.C when the Phoenicians (from the ancient region along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean) settled on Malta having as an ideal mid-point for their trading routes. Later from 450 B.C, the Carthaginians (from the ancient N. African city of Carthage) ruled Malta for two and a half centuries.

This is the third year this popular South African coin has been offered as a Brilliant Uncirculated Silver coin and has become one of the most popular Silver coins in the world.

The Gold Krugerrand was the first Gold bullion coin produced in the world and has been a worldwide standard since the third of July 1967.

The Silver 1 oz BU coin features the distinctive Krugerrand design, making it an irresistible addition to any collection.