ANAGRAM – Win an Forest Babies – Grey Wolf 2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin

 Posted by  Competition, Silver
May 072013
 

Here’s your chance to win a cute baby Grey Wolf coin, one of three irresistible Forest Babies releases.

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Did you know that Grey Wolves develop close relationships and strong social bonds? They often demonstrate deep affection for the pack and may even sacrifice themselves to protect their family unit.

Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, this gorgeous coin comes in a beautifully illustrated presentation card. No more than 10,000 coins will be released.

For your chance to win, use your skill to rearrange the following letters to solve the anagram.

Clue:  Beloved story of a gold digger’s trusty sled dog who becomes leader of the pack!

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How to enter: Email your answer to anagram@perthmint.com.au. Mark your reply or subject line ‘May 2013 Anagram Competition’ and include your name, telephone and membership number, or the Twitter username you use to follow @perthmint. Entries close on 3 June 2013. Eligible entrants will be included in the free draw and the winner will be notified by telephone or email. (T&Cs)

Last month’s winner: Congratulations to Maria Lozada of New South Wales.

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A gold coin for your thoughts?

 Posted by  Competition, Gold
Apr 102013
 

How did you get into coin collecting? Was it a particular person who inspired your interest? Or was it a fascinating first find that ignited your passion? How big is your collection now?

If you’d like to share your story with other readers, we’d be delighted to consider it for publication on The Perth Mint Coin Collector blog – see a reader’s previously published submission.

All published writers will receive a beautiful 2013 Mini Roo gold coin with compliments of the Blog Team.

Write in and receive a 2013 Mini Roo

2013_MiniRooFor full details on preferred article length and how to submit it, please refer to Write for Us or drop us a question through Comments.

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ANAGRAM – Win a 2013 Didgeridoo 1oz Silver Proof Coin from The Land Down Under Series

 Posted by  Competition, Silver
Apr 022013
 

For more than 40,000 years, Australian Aboriginals have shared their spiritual and cultural beliefs through music. It is said the didgeridoo, one of their most important instruments, was first played to mimic the sounds of the majestic and vast Australian outback. This coin, struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, celebrates the world’s oldest wind instrument.

For your chance to win, simply rearrange the following letters to solve the anagram!

Clue: Train your lungs in this technique to play the didgeridoo!

How to enter: Email your answer to anagram@perthmint.com.au. Mark your reply or subject line ‘April 2013 Anagram Competition’ and include your name, telephone and membership number, or the Twitter username you use to follow @perthmint. Entries close on 6 May 2013. Eligible entrants will be included in the free draw and the winner will be notified by telephone or email. (T&Cs)

Last Month’s Winner: Congratulations to Bonita Fairall of New South Wales.

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Test your knowledge of Australia’s most famous building

 Posted by  Competition, Gold, Silver
Mar 062013
 

Described by UNESCO as “a masterpiece of 20th century architecture”, “a daring and visionary experiment”, “a great artistic monument and an icon”, the Sydney Opera House is the source of significant pride to every Australian. But how much do you really know about our globally recognised building?

Test your knowledge in this fun quiz celebrating the release of Sydney Opera House coins from our exciting new program – The Land Down Under.

QUIZ

  1. Once the site of a fort and then a tram depot, on what promontory is the Sydney Opera House built?
  2. Among 233 submissions from 32 countries, whose entry won the international competition for the design of Sydney’s new Opera House in 1957?
  3. Who formally opened the Opera House on 20 October 1973?
  4. The first public performance on 28 October 1973 featured which famous opera by Sergei Prokofiev?
  5. In what year was the Opera House inscribed in the World Heritage List for its cultural importance?
  6. Can you name the four core artistic companies resident at the Sydney Opera House?
  7. With seven primary performance venues in use nearly every day of the year, how many people do you think enjoyed live performances at the Opera House in 2011/12?

See below for answers.

[Answers: 1 - Bennelong Point.  2 - Danish architect Jørn Utzon.  3 - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  4 - War and Peace.  5 – 2007.  6 - Sydney Symphony, Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Sydney Theatre Company.  7 - 1.36 million people.]

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ANAGRAM – Win an Aurora Australis 2013 1oz Silver Proof Coin

 Posted by  Competition, Silver
Mar 012013
 

The latest addition to our Australian Antarctic Territory Series celebrates the extraordinary Aurora Australis. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin’s colourful design uses special ink which allows the Aurora Australis to glow in the dark!

No more than 7,500 of these dazzling Australian Antarctic Territory – Aurora Australis 1oz silver proof coins will be released, each housed in a display case accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

For your chance to win, use your skill to rearrange the following letters to solve the anagram.

Clue: Another name for this spellbinding phenomenon.

Fax or post your answer to The Perth Mint or email anagram@perthmint.com.au. Mark your reply or subject line ‘March 2013 Anagram Competition’ and include your name, telephone and membership number or Twitter username. Entries close on 1 April 2013.

Last month’s winner: Congratulations to Eileen McCormick of Western Australia.

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Coin competition winner announced

 Posted by  Competition
Feb 052013
 

Thanks everyone for entering the World Famous Squares coin set competition. More than 150 of you submitted correct entries to @perthmint on Twitter.

For the record, the four coins depict St Peter’s Square (Vatican City), Trafalgar Square (London, England), Red Square (Moscow, Russia) and Tiananmen Square (Beijing, China).

Eligible entries were entered into the draw and the winner, picked at random, comes from Queensland!

Congratulations Karlene Forrest (@Karlene75). We sincerely hope you enjoy the beautiful four-coin set.

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