GOLD 1338 Bullion Brochure 2014 Gold PRN

THE BENCHMARK MORE FOR THE INVESTOR IN GOLD BULLION COINS No investment has a stronger pedigree than gold. For 7,000 Recognised as an essential element of a diversified investment THE AUSTRALIAN PRECIOUS years, it has been highly prized as a symbol of splendour, wealth portfolio, precious metals help investors protect their wealth and power. Today, there is a dramatic resurgence in investor against fluctuations in the value of other asset classes. METALS COIN PROGRAM interest in gold as a safe store of value. The Perth Mint's Australian Kangaroo and Australian Lunar bullion coin series are ideal choices for investors seeking to add pure gold to their portfolios.

The Perth Mint (Est.1899) The Perth Mint was founded as a colonial branch of Britain's 1,000 year-old Royal Mint. Wholly owned by the State Government of Western Australia since 1970, The Perth Mint is empowered to issue the Australian Precious Metals Coin Program as legal tender under the Commonwealth of Australia Currency Act 1965.

A world leader in the design and production of precious metal minted products, The Perth Mint also strikes many of Australia's limited edition collector coins, highly sought-after throughout UNIQUE PERTH MINT QUALITY QUALITY the world for their superb proof quality and exquisite numismatic treatments. Australian bullion coins minted from 'four nines' gold were The Perth Mint's unbeatable minting experience and its use introduced by the historic Perth Mint in 1987. Today, The Perth Mint of advanced manufacturing technology contribute to the With a reputation built on 115 years of continuous minting produces an internationally sought-after range of bullion coins. coins' reputation of being the highest quality in the world. excellence, The Perth Mint is Australia's specialist precious metal mint Struck from 99.99% pure gold, each coin in the program is issued AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE and your first choice for gold bullion coins. as official legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, its Government guarantee of quality. Struck by the historic Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold, each coin's Australian legal tender status guarantees its weight Trusted by investors worldwide, Perth Mint gold bullion coins and purity. are further characterised by an extensive range of sizes, limited mintages, and new reverse artistry every year. Each design CONVENIENT incorporates the Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark, a 115 year-old symbol embodying its commitment to minting excellence. With a choice of nine coin sizes, there is a Perth Mint gold bullion coin suitable for every investor, ranging from individuals to major institutions. 2014 GOLD BULLION COINS AFFORDABLE Perth Mint bullion coins are universally recognised as the most affordable means of purchasing gold bullion in the secure form of official, legal tender coins. BEAUTIFUL Perth Mint bullion coins are tangible assets that are beautiful to behold. Featuring stunning new artistry each year, they are admired worldwide and are highly collectable. 310 Hay Street, East Perth, WA 6004, Australia PO Box 6297, East Perth, WA 6892, Australia SILVER BULLION COINS FOR EVEN GREATER CHOICE NUMISMATIC APPRECIATION Telephone: 1300 201 112 (Australia) (61 8) 9421 7218 (International) Facsimile: (61 8) 9225 5012 Email: [email protected] In addition to its renowned gold bullion range, The Perth Mint As well as annual design changes, the restricted mintage of some Website: www.perthmintbullion.com

10 kilo, 1 kilo, 10oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, 1/20oz releases 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz releases A kangaroo is the most instantly recognisable wildlife symbol of Australia. In 2014, The Perth Mint releases four small gold bullion coins portraying a kangaroo in a classic stance in a rural scene. 1 kilo release The large 2014 Australian Kangaroo coin depicts a red kangaroo circled by rays of sunlight. 2014 Mintages No more than 100,000 1/2oz coins, 150,000 1/4oz coins and 200,000 1/10oz coins will be produced. Mintage of the 1 kilo coin and 1oz coin is unlimited. The Australian Lunar series of gold coins epitomises The Perth Mint's rich tradition of minting bullion coins portraying Chinese themes. The reverse design on this year's releases celebrates the 2014 Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Horse – 1918, 1930 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014 are regarded as hardworking, sociable, optimistic and energetic. The coins depict a horse galloping in a stylised mountain scene. The Chinese character for 'horse' and the inscription 'Year of the Horse' also appear in the design with The Perth Mint's traditional ‘P' mintmark. Mintages No mintage limit applies to 1 kilo, 10oz, 2oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz and 1/20oz coins. However, production will close at the end of 2014, when The Perth Mint will declare each coin's mintage. A maximum of ten 10 kilo coins will be produced on a mint-to-order basis. Production will close at the end of 2014, when the coin's actual mintage will be declared. The Perth Mint will produce no more than 30,000 1oz coins. Production will cease when the mintage is fully sold or at the end of the series, whichever comes first. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Size 1 kilo 1oz 1/2oz 1/4oz 1/10oz Size 10 kilo 1 kilo 10oz 2oz 1oz 1/2oz 1/4oz 1/10oz 1/20oz Gold Content (Troy oz) 32.151 1 0.5 0.25 0.1 Gold Content (Troy oz) 321.507 32.151 10 2 1 0.5 0.25 0.1 0.05 Denomination (AUD) 3,000 100 50 25 15 Denomination (AUD) 30,000 3,000 1,000 200 100 50 25 15 5 Fineness (% purity) 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 Fineness (% purity) 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 99.99 Minimum Gross Weight (g) 1,000.100 31.112 15.554 7.777 3.111 Minimum Gross Weight (g) 10,001.000 1,000.100 311.067 62.215 31.112 15.554 7.777 3.111 1.556 Maximum Diameter (mm) 75.60 32.60 25.60 20.60 16.60 Maximum Diameter (mm) 180.60 100.60 75.60 41.10 39.34 30.60 22.60 18.60 14.60 Maximum Thickness (mm) 13.90 2.80 2.40 2.00 1.50 Maximum Thickness (mm) 25.00 9.00 6.00 3.90 2.50 2.50 2.20 2.00 1.40 THE BENCHMARK MORE FOR THE INVESTOR IN GOLD BULLION COINS No investment has a stronger pedigree than gold. For 7,000 Recognised as an essential element of a diversified investment THE AUSTRALIAN PRECIOUS years, it has been highly prized as a symbol of splendour, wealth portfolio, precious metals help investors protect their wealth and power. Today, there is a dramatic resurgence in investor against fluctuations in the value of other asset classes. METALS COIN PROGRAM interest in gold as a safe store of value. The Perth Mint's Australian Kangaroo and Australian Lunar bullion coin series are ideal choices for investors seeking to add pure gold to their portfolios.

strikes stunning silver bullion coins portraying iconic Australian coins creates the potential for even greater investment return in The year-dates on the coins do not necessarily indicate the year of release or the year in which they were animals and Chinese lunar themes. For further information about the form of a numismatic premium. minted. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, The Perth Mint and its affiliates cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of any statistics, statements or representation made. the current releases, see the brochure THE AUSTRALIAN PRECIOUS The Perth Mint and its affiliates cannot accept any liability for any loss suffered as a result of any action METALS COIN PROGRAM – 2014 SILVER BULLION COINS. whatsoever taken by any person based on this publication. THE BENCHMARK MORE FOR THE INVESTOR IN GOLD BULLION COINS No investment has a stronger pedigree than gold. For 7,000 Recognised as an essential element of a diversified investment THE AUSTRALIAN PRECIOUS years, it has been highly prized as a symbol of splendour, wealth portfolio, precious metals help investors protect their wealth and power. Today, there is a dramatic resurgence in investor against fluctuations in the value of other asset classes. METALS COIN PROGRAM interest in gold as a safe store of value. The Perth Mint's Australian Kangaroo and Australian Lunar bullion coin series are ideal choices for investors seeking to add pure gold to their portfolios.