Australian Specialty Coins
2013 $1 Australia Map Shaped Coin Series – Platypus 1oz Silver Proof Coin
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$140.00
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2013 $1 Australia Map Shaped Coin Series – Platypus 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The iconic platypus is one of the most unique creatures on earth, so unusual that it was once believed to be a hoax! This creature is egg-laying and produces milk for its young. Living along riverbanks and streams it possesses the rare sense of electroreception.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver, the coin features delightful original artistry and is captured in the shape of Australia.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, with no more than 6,000 of these coins will be released worldwide.
The coins reverse features a platypus against the background of a tropical waterfall and river. The inscription PLATYPUS also appears in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mintmark and year-date.
Each coin is housed in a presentation case and custom shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The iconic platypus is one of the most unique creatures on earth, so unusual that it was once believed to be a hoax! This creature is egg-laying and produces milk for its young. Living along riverbanks and streams it possesses the rare sense of electroreception.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver, the coin features delightful original artistry and is captured in the shape of Australia.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, with no more than 6,000 of these coins will be released worldwide.
The coins reverse features a platypus against the background of a tropical waterfall and river. The inscription PLATYPUS also appears in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mintmark and year-date.
Each coin is housed in a presentation case and custom shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
- Denomination : $1
- Quality : Specimen
- Metal : 99.9% Pure Silver
- Weight : 1oz
- Mintage : 6,000
- Certificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
**Outer Box may have some scuffs and marks