The Perth Mint :: International Classic Cars 2006 Silver Coin Set

The Perth Mint has reproduced images of five of the world's legendary sports cars in gleaming colour on the coins in this stunning collector set. Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Each 2006-dated coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Superb Colour Designs
The five superb reverse designs depict the following sports cars:

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
The famous German sports car, unveiled at the 1954 International Motor Sports Show in New York, which took its name from its upwards-opening 'gullwing' doors.

Jaguar E-Type
The definitive British sports car, which created nothing less than an absolute sensation when it was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show.

Corvette® Sting Ray™
America's first volume production sports car, which awoke US drivers' passion for sports cars in the 1950s.

General Motors Trademarks used under license to The Perth Mint.

Datsun 240Z
The sleek and speedy Japanese sports car, which transformed the reputation of Japan's car industry in America in the 1970s.

"NISSAN" and the names, logos, marks and designs of the NISSAN products are trademarks and/or intellectual property rights of NISSAN MOTOR CO.,LTD. and used under license to The Perth Mint.

Lamborghini Countach
The Italian masterpiece launched at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, which dominated the super car sector until 1990.

The reverse of each coin includes the year-date of the model portrayed and a triptych showing details of its dashboard, engine and wheels.

Legal Tender Status

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, each coin bears the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. Presentation Case
Each set is housed in a stylish black presentation case and shipper both sporting a logo in the style of a grille. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
A numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each set. Limited Mintage
No more than 1,500 sets will be released.