2008 Australia Proof Coin Set "Year of Planet Earth"
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Quality: Proof
Issue limit: To demand
Alloy: Base Metal
Denomination: Australian Dollars
Number of coins: 6
Medal included: No

2008 is the International Year of Planet Earth. The aim of this celebration is to demonstrate to the global community the universal knowledge base of geoscience.

The 2008 6-Coin Proof Set recognizes the significance of the International Year of Planet Earth. The $1 coin is the showpiece, designed by Vladimir Gottwald, depicting a prevailing image of the fragility of our landscape, and the awareness needed in managing immediate impacts. The proof finish is testament to the Royal Australian Mint's exacting standards and a worthy addition to any Proof Year Set collection.

2008 Australia UNC Set "Year of Planet Earth"
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Quality: Uncirculated
Issue limit: To demand
Alloy: Base Metal
Denomination: Australian Dollars
Number of coins: 6
Medal included: No

2008 is the International Year of Planet Earth. The aim of this celebration is to demonstrate to the global community the universal knowledge base of geoscience.

The 2008 6-Coin UNC Set recognizes the significance of the International Year of Planet Earth. The powerful images of tsunami, floods, plate movement and salinity are captured on the reverse of the 20 cent piece - this coin is yet another fine example of the Royal Australian Mint's dedication to creating excellence in intricate coin designs.

2008 Australia Silver Proof Set "Year of Planet Earth"

Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Quality: Proof
Issue limit: 6,000 pcs.
Alloy: 99.9% Fine Silver
Denomination: Australian Dollars
Number of coins: 7
Medal included: No

The release of this set coincides with the International Year of Planet Earth. Interestingly, the set features both the commemorative 20c and $1 coins in fine silver.

The commemorative 20 cent piece was originally included in the annual uncirculated set and shows images of tsunami, flooding, plate movements and salinity reminding us of man's impact on the world. From the standard proof set, the commemorative $1 coin depicts images of climate change on all forms of life, and the change human kind affects on the earth.

Each set is housed in a Jarrah wooden case and also comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity.