Perth Sept Release

barsenault said:
SilverPete said:
I really like the radial lines on the obverse of the Abalone coin.

http://i.imgur.com/ANfWImQ.jpg

Do any other coins have this design?

http://i.imgur.com/rsQuZvj.png
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yeah, it was the uniqueness of the coin that motivated me to get a couple. Also, I found Downies comment yesterday one of interest, where they said they have to charge more because it is a sea-shell. I'm not sure if this is true, but interesting.
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Hi Barsenault,

Here is some information on the license involved with commercial imports and exports of fish and wildlife parts from the US Fish and Wildlife Service: http://www.fws.gov/pacific/lawenforcement/importexport.html

We were only made aware of this information recently, when one of the Mother of Pearl Lunar coins was picked up at customs.

Kind regards,

Renee
 
Downies said:
picturefun said:
NOT sure why the U.S. customers are blocked from buying Abalone coin? PM does not even mention this anywhere.
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Hi picturefun,

That's an excellent question, I will forward it to our digital marketing department so they can post an answer on our Abalone Shell product page. The reason Downies, Perth Mint and other Australian dealers aren't selling this coin into the US is because any items containing natural shell product are subject to extra export restrictions. Apart from a fee of around $120 there is also a lot of extra US customs paperwork to deal with.

We are looking into this issue further, to see if the fee is per coin or per shipment, in which case we may look at doing a bulk shipment for the US and absorb the customs fee. We will notify our US customers if we're able to do this. In the meantime if any US customers are interested in purchasing this coin from us they can contact us at [email protected]. It would be good to get an idea of interest in doing something like this :)

Kind regards,

Renee
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Hi, Renee,

Thanks a lot for your answer. I had no idea about this. Aussies sure know how to protect your sea shells :)
 
Hello, I just got it and this coin is stunning!
The real coin in hand looks amazing, much better than stock pictures. I am sure that this is going to be a Perth Mint hit as soon as the real coin comes around.
I also got an unexpected low COA# 41 :D :D

5459_abalone1.jpg

5459_abalone2.jpg

5459_abalone3.jpg


Sorry, pictures taken with phone :)
Alex.
 
alexbecks said:
Hello, I just got it and this coin is stunning!
The real coin in hand looks amazing, much better than stock pictures. I am sure that this is going to be a Perth Mint hit as soon as the real coin comes around.
I also got an unexpected low COA# 41 :D :D

http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/5459_abalone1.jpg
http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/5459_abalone2.jpg
http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/5459_abalone3.jpg

Sorry, pictures taken with phone :)
Alex.
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Wow. Those are nice. Glad I got my 2! :-)
 
[img=2014 Abalone Shell Silver Coin]http://www.downies.com/img/general/_DSC1643small.jpg[/img]

Our stock has arrived now too, with orders currently being sent out. One of the guys in marketing took this shot this afternoon, it's definitely a beautiful coin to behold in person!

Renee
 
Wow - thanks, really nice real pictures

Looking forward to get mine and this could be a hit when more and more people realising the beauty of the coin
 
Thank you Renee for the amazing picture.

Indeed I think that many didn't realize yet how beautiful this coin is. I was not so impressed looking at PM stock pictures, but when I opened the box in my hand, I said "wow" 3 times :D :D :D

And I won't be surprised if this coin will soon sell out quickly almost everywhere! :)

Alex.
 
very nice coin, each coin appears to have unique Abalone, very mystical - in fact some of the Abalone seem to be looking back at you, what do you think of the font size and style (AUSTRALIA ABALONE SHELL) just so dominant.
 
clear said:
very nice coin, each coin appears to have unique Abalone, very mystical - in fact some of the Abalone seem to be looking back at you, what do you think of the font size and style (AUSTRALIA ABALONE SHELL) just so dominant.
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I concur. Each coin is very unique. I looked at several and it is difficult to pick a personal favourite.
 
I got my coin just the other day, not sure what to expect before I opened it! After I did, WOW what a fantastic coin. I've been collecting for a few years now and this is one of the best.
Well done Perth mint!!
 
I think this coin is a "sleeper". Once sold out, it is going to go up in price. I see more potential in this coin than the RAM southern sky crux coin for several reasons. Firstly, mintage of this coin (5000) is half that of the crux coin (10,000). Secondly, as I understand it, the crux coin has a printed piece on the reverse - this coin with the shell is more beautiful. And lets not forget the beautiful radiating lines on the obverse which is a first. My money is on this one.
 
Until now the coin doesn't belong to a series but if it will be a sell out, Perth Mint will issue a second one and creates a series

Same as Southern Sky before - it wasn't offered as first in series and therefore a stand-alone one.
But as it was first in series - the rocket started
 
prob looks good in hand doesn't do it for me though, so that's probably a good indication to buy :D

what will be the next one the pippe? don't laugh they come in some amazing colours :D
 
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