The Australian Saltwater Crocodile 2015 1oz Silver Proof Coin from The Perth Mint, featuring:
*Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
*Crocodile Reverse Design
*Australian Legal Tender
*Limited Mintage - 5,000
The Australian Saltwater Crocodile is the largest reptile in the world in terms of body mass, and is found in suitable habitats from northern Australia through Southeast Asia to the eastern coast of India. Their sheer enormity makes them the most dangerous of all crocodiles to humans.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Crocodile Reverse Design
The coin's reverse depicts a saltwater crocodile with its jaws open, exposing its sharp teeth. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN SALTWATER CROCODILE, The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, and the 2015 year-date.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin's obverse.
Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Australian Saltwater Crocodile 2015 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
- Item Category:
- Collectibles & Fine Art
- Item Subcategory:
- Coins
- Item Type:
- Collectible Coins
- Brand:
- The Perth Mint
- Year:
- 2015
- Denomination:
- $1
- Front:
- Crocodile
- Reverse:
- Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II engraved on the obverse
- Grade Rating:
- 69
- Grading Provided By:
- NGC
- Composition:
- Silver
- Country/Region of Origin:
- Australia
- Circulated / Uncirculated:
- Uncirculated
- Purity:
- .999
- Metal Content:
- 1 troy oz
- Releases Designations:
- First Releases
- Mint:
- The Perth Mint