2017 Australia 1 oz Silver Swan

[morezone]

25k minatge.  Supposed to be a Bullion Money of Australia exclusive but Apmex will be getting stock.  Hope some EU dealers stock it too.

 

From the Perth Mint:

The Perth Mint has released a 1oz silver bullion investment coin featuring a mintage more in keeping with numismatic issues.

Limited to just 25,000 coins, the 2017 Perth Mint Silver Swan 1oz Bullion Coin portrays an icon of Western Australia.

 

Cygnus atratus, a black-feathered swan, was virtually unknown to the outside world until Dutch explorers visiting the Western Australian coast during the 17th century reported its existence.

In 1697, Captain Willem de Vlamingh ventured into and named the Swan River, which flows through Perth to the Indian Ocean, on account of the flocks of black swans in the estuary.

Settled by Europeans in 1829, Western Australia was originally called the Swan River Colony. Swan emblems soon appeared on official documents, bank notes, postage stamps, and on the original State Crest. As the bird emblem of modern Western Australia, it is represented on both the State Coat of Arms and State flag.

On the occasion of Western Australia’s centenary in 1829, The Perth Mint struck a commemorative medal with a swan motif by heraldic artist George Kruger Gray. The ‘swan rampant’ was selected to portray the spirit and character of the State at the time, and this design for many years also represented the Mint.

Today, we continue this tradition with a contemporary stylised swan logo known to investors, collectors and depositors around the globe.

2017 Perth Mint Silver Swan 1oz Bullion Coin

Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the coin’s literal design visualises the graceful bird in its wetland habitat. In classic profile, the portrayal displays the swans long neck, which enables it to forage for food on the river bed, with broad wings that span up to two metres tucked together on its back.

 

 

[Agpanda]

Apmex have them for delivery

http://www.apmex.com/product/149299/2017-australia-1-oz-silver-swan-bu?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-4-3-2017-Silver-Swan-and-Gold-Eagle-Series-NonPurchasers-Dynamic

[forgottenmemorie]

would be nice in gold..

[morezone]

Looks like Munzdachs is getting some. €29.95

http://www.muenzdachs.de/epages/63784639.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/63784639/Products/2327

[mondy41]

goldsilver.be have it listed now also for delivery on 20th April for €27.67

[mongo28]

What's the consensus? I might pick up a few... Anything from the Perth Mint will be a beautiful coin and especially the first in a series...

[Clens92]

23 minutes ago, mongo28 said:

What's the consensus? I might pick up a few... Anything from the Perth Mint will be a beautiful coin and especially the first in a series...

I like it a lot.  But at over £24 landed in the UK, I would struggle to justify the increased cost.

[sovereignsteve]

Not impressed.

[mongo28]

I picked up 5 coins, will probably send them in with my up coming NGC submission... If I like them in person I might pick up more for flipping... Rolling the dice on this one, but I like the sound of these... Perth mint and 1st in a series...

[mongo28]

Curious to hear what@numistacker thinks of these since he loves his Chinese Swans... (bimetal copper/silver)

[shawy2510]

Shame they are not doing it in 1/4oz gold. Then I would have been interested

[mongo28]

I think you might be lucky to get more, these seem to be burning hot......I got an email from one dealer advertising them, clicked on the link and they'd gone

Here in the USA APMEX they buy in such large qualities I'm sure they have 5,000-10,000 of these on hand... As they seem to be the only US distributor.

[sovereignsteve]

12 hours ago, shortstack68 said:

Liar 

No honest guv, just doesn't get to me. Would buy a couple at the same price as the lunars or kooks but not at a premium.

[Silvergun]

Goldsilver.be  are out of stock of the 1oz Silver Swan

[morezone]

€40 at most EU dealers now and back in stock at goldsilver.be at €32.38

[mongo28]

Well that went quick... I'll be interested if they get more in stock...

[mongo28]

The coin Shoppe out of Canada is expecting arrival around April 13th.

[morezone]

6 hours ago, mongo28 said:

The coin Shoppe out of Canada is expecting arrival around April 13th.

I think they're out of stock as they did have them available to pre-order yesterday and when I tried they did have 5 left.  I didn't bother due to shipping costs for such a small order.

[mongo28]

Some available here, just bought a couple more
https://www.chiemgauer-edelmetallhandel.de/Silbermünzen/Silbermünzen-1-Oz/1-Unze-Silber-Australien-Schwan-2017-Vorverkauf::1236.html

They are the same company on eBay right now with a buy it now price.

[mongo28]

It was a $12 price difference from APMEX to ebay... Glad I picked up 5 when I did... And the funny thing is I almost pulled the trigger on a roll...

[morezone]

31 minutes ago, mongo28 said:

They are the same company on eBay right now with a buy it now price.

I can only see Muenzdachs with a BIN of €44.95 + delivery.  If you're referring to this listing, then no, different dealers.

[mongo28]

I can only see Muenzdachs with a BIN of €44.95 + delivery.  If you're referring to this listing, then no, different dealers.

No it was listed for $42 with $8 for shipping... They are now sold out on ebay

[mongo28]

I like it a lot.  But at over £24 landed in the UK, I would struggle to justify the increased cost.

How about the cost now? I one days time the cost in the USA jumped from $28 to $50... Lol not bad

[lubi29]

Back on sale on goldsilver.be 34.82 euro.

[Agpanda]

price is going up

Ebay have some listed at 50$/each