why is there two different pictures of the same year for the Australia Lunar silver?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/AUSTRALIA-20...205?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c452343d

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2010-Austral...412?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519df2beac


could one of them be fake? or did they make them like this? what one is worth more?

 

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Different series. I believe the first link is the Series I and the second one is the Series II.

 

do you know what one is worth more? because i have 3 of the frist series and i might wanna finish the set if its worth more then the 2end series

 

I think both go for about the $90-$100 range.

 

Typically Series 1 go for more than Series 2. I'm not sure why, because I think (not 100% sure) that the mintages are the same at 300,000 per coin. This is actually more than kooks and koalas at 100,000 yet lunars cost more than those so the beautiful designs definitely play a part.

Series 2 began in 2008 with the year of the mouse, and Series 1 ran up through 2010 with the year of the tiger, so those 3 years overlap. They are both great numismatic plays if you can find them for a good deal. Some go for well over $100 per coin, but if you can find them for $60 or less that's pretty much a steal for any Series 1. Series 2 can vary. The rabbits and mouse you can usually find retail for $50-60 no problem.

Strangely some of the 1/2 coins go for more, such as the 1/2 oz series 2 mouse which goes for twice what the 1 oz version does. Also, I only do 1/2 oz and 1 oz coins. The 2 oz and larger do not have a mintage ceiling and the premiums do not appreciate as well.

 

my coin store has Series 1 ox and rat 1oz for 40 bucks ea, should i buy them?

 

Every single one they have that you can afford. It'll be the easiest profit you'll ever make, you'll have people willing to pay $65 or more each. Trust me, this is easy money, and always take the easy money first.

 

Yes.. buy them. Check ebay sometime for the going rates on them... as peace said, $65 is about average.. usually more though. I've notice quite a feww very cool coins coming out of perth have huge premiums. For the collector that loves them though, they make gorgeous coins.