Coolest coin of the year! Perth Mint Lenticular Pig

This is my nomination for the coolest coin of 2007. It's a $1 proof silver coin made by the Perth Mint; one of several commemorating the Year of the Pig. It has a moving image created by having 24 frames that form a moving color image when you tilt the coin.

I've attached a small version of the animation. To see the full size animated version, go to

http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalogue/viewImage.aspx?ID=1244


This coin also has among the nicest packaging I've ever seen (which you can see at the above link).

 

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Even though they call it a coin, it's a denominationles silver round issued by a private mnt without authorization by any government and by definition it is absolutely not a coin.

I'll admit that the gimmick will attract some buyers, but that doesn't change its nature.

BTW, where is the invisible $1 denomination positioned, and where can you get the special glasses needed to see it?

 

Right underneath the portrait of QEII, where it says "1 DOLLAR". Don't think you need any special glasses for that. And yes, it sure is a gimmick piece. Nicely done though ...

Christian

 

Hmm, this page actually shows both sides of the piece:
http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalogue/lenticular-silver-year-of-the-pig-coin.aspx

Guess this one is in the ANCLT category: Absolutely Not Circulating Legal Tender.

Christian

 

its owned by the Govt.

 

I need it.

 

It is a legal tender Australian coin. The denomination $1 is on the obverse.
It's not invisible.
You might have seen it if you weren't looking down your nose at it.

 

Sorry, I had my X-Ray vision turned off - probably distracted by the animation!

If it's an NCLT it simply demonstrates how ridiculous that whole concept is.

 

Some people like them, there is a market for them, thats why they are made!

 

If all NCLT coins are ridiculous, then you would have to consider all bullion coins (including American Eagle coins, Canadian Maple Leafs, Kruggerands, etc) all proofs and all commemoratives to be ridiculous. They don't circulate.

 

Now that's a pretty cool COIN.

 

Cloudy, Moen, please buy this coin for me



It makes good new years gift from you gentlemen to me.

 

The perth mint is austrailia's national mint right?

 

I've noticed there are several people on this forum who bring up the "it's not a coin, it's a token" argument whenever anything unusual is discussed. In this case, of course, it IS a coin.

It reminds me of the H.L. Mencken quote about Puritanism: "the morbid fear that someone, somewhere, may be having a good time."

What's wrong with a coin that's whimsical and technologically interesting? My kids love the pig. I got one for each of them.

I can't wait to hear the outcry about the new $100 Federal Reserve notes that will have an optically moving image as a security device.

 

No, the national mint is the mint in Canberra called the Royal Australian mint. On the other hand, I think all of bullion coins are minted by the Perth Mint and this mint is actually owned by the Western Australian goverment. Yes, it's owned by the goverment, not some cheap private mint. Western Australia is one of the places where a fair amount of mines are - good reason why Perth is a good place to mint bullion.

 

1. It reminds me of the H.L. Mencken quote about Puritanism: "the morbid fear that someone, somewhere, may be having a good time."

2. What's wrong with a coin that's whimsical and technologically interesting?


1. LMAO!!! Good one!

2. LOL!!! Another good one!

Thanks DREAMER!!! Good post!

swick

 

i think i have had enough of this. it is, it isnt a coin. who cares, you guys take things way to seriously on here and need to relax. i think it is a cool COIN and i might buy one. thanks for posting it.




marks

 

right on. I like you already

 

I like it too. and I have the ..year of the dog.. COIN. Canada has some cool halograph coins too.

 

You might find a deal better than the Perth mint on Ebay but be prepared for high shipping charges from Australian sellers. The Perth mint is like the US Mint; they charge a fixed rate for an order regardless of how many items. Currently, they charge $9.99 Australian (about $8.49 US), so figure that into the price.

Don't forget they'll stop selling them after the end of the year.