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2007 Australian Koala 1oz silver Specimen Coin Issued as legal tender ( first year of issue) under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the 2007-dated coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

British soldier killed in Basra A Warrior armoured vehicle came under attack in Basra A soldier from the UK's 2nd Royal Tank Regiment has been killed in Basra, southern Iraq. The soldier, whose family have been informed, died after being injured by an improvised explosive device, the Ministry of Defence said. He had been with a Warrior vehicle patrol carrying out routine duties in the Mustashfa district of Basra City on Tuesday night. His death takes to 164 the number of UK soldiers killed in operations in Iraq. Of those killed since the 2003 invasion, 128 have died in combat.

American Silver Eagle Dollar

Guys, feel free to add any more, all I ask is that there of 1 oz in solid silver , and legal tender, in that country.... Gordon.

1oz Silver Maple, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint.

1oz Silver LIBERTAD, minted by the United Mexican States Mint.

THE PANDA SILVER COIN FROM CHINA

British Silver Britannia

Silver 1oz KOOKABURRA The Australian 1oz SILVER KOOKABURRA coin is issued by the Perth Mint in Western Australia

Hi Guys, Given the fact that silver seems to be on the up & up, it might be time to start investing in silver bullion. I`ve just about corner the market in Silver Eagles, so thought I`d branch out a bit. To that end I thought it might be interesting to post a selection of silver coins that the world has to offer.....

Ed, it appears I`ve been given duff info on this medal, the site that I stumbled across had it listed as an award for Iraq. Gordon.

The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq has risen to 164 after a soldier was killed by a roadside explosive device in Basra.

Paul, no idea I`m afraid, but I`m assuming that it`ll be issued to service personal who don`t set foot in Iraq, support elements & the like, but as I say don`t quote me on that!!

Found this, thought I`d share it with you. What are your thoughts?....

AIR & SEA SUPPORT IRAQ MEDAL

The total number of UK troops killed while on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 has risen to 68 after the death of a soldier in the south of the country on 29 July 2007. Of the 68, 23 died from accidents, illness, or non-combat injuries, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Hi Guys, Found this whilst surfing the net thought it might be of interest... United States Mint Police Established in 1792, the United States Mint Police is one of the oldest federal law enforcement agencies in the nation. Responsible for establishing the standard "As secure as Fort Knox," our officers continue to meet that standard everyday. The U.S. Mint Police are responsible for protecting over $100 billion in Treasury and other Government assets stored in facilities located at Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; West Point, NY; Denver, CO; Fort Knox, KY; and our headquarters in Washington, DC. Today, U.S. Mint Police Officers have the primary responsibility for protecting life and property, preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal acts, collecting and preserving evidence, making arrests, and enforcing Federal and local laws. The United States Mint Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for the protection of the United States Treasury and the United States Mint. The Mint Police is responsible for protecting over $100 billion in Treasury and other Government assets stored in facilities located throughout the United States. Daily, the Mint Police guards over 2,800 U.S. Mint employees, thousands of visitors and approximately $100 billion in gold, silver and coins. Founded in 1792, the U.S. Mint Police is one of the oldest federal law enforcement agencies in the United States. All officers of the force must be U.S. citizens. The current chief of the U.S. Mint Police is Bill Daddio (Associate Director for Protection/Chief, U.S. Mint Police). Gordon.

Canadian Maple Dollar, recovered from the WTC

The total number of UK troops killed while on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 has risen to 67 after the death of a soldier in the south of the country on 27 July 2007. Of the 67, 23 died from accidents, illness, or non-combat injuries, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

FINAL MINTAGE FIGURES FOR AMERICAN EAGLE BULLION 1986 ? 2006 1986 5,393,005 1987 11,442,335 1988 5,004,646 1989 5,203,327 1990 5,840,110 1991 7,191,066 1992 5,540,068 1993 6,763,762 1994 4,227,319 1995 4,672,051 1996 3,603,386 1997 4,295,004 1998 4,847,549 1999 7,408,640 2000 9,239,132 2001 9,001,711 2002 10,539,026 2003 8,495,008 2004 8,882,754 2005 8,891,025 2006 10,021,000 2007 9,028,036 2008 Jan - Sep: 12,902,500 http://bestcoin.com/us-silver-eagles-mintage.htm

Cheers Guys.

Cheers Mike, that would explain why so many marines, were issued it without any clasps, they must have been aboard ships.

Eric, I had to think about this one for a minute, then the penny drop!!! Yes, I can well believe this type of incident happening!!!! Gordon.

Lance Corporal Timothy Flowers was killed when the Basra Palace base came under rocket or mortar attack on 21 July. The 25-year-old from Northern Ireland, who served with the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers, had been working on a vehicle when the site was hit. Major Fabian Roberts MVO, commander of the Irish Guards Company to which L/Cpl Flowers was attached, said he was a quiet, modest man with an intellectual depth. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6910361.stm

Eric, what did Sgt Stone have to say?