2013 Australian Opal Series The Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Description
2013 Australian Opal Series – The Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of a kangaroo detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin depicts Sturts Desert Pea leaves and blossoms, a first crescent moon and the Southern Cross – a renowned star group which is only visible in the Southern hemisphere.
Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 8,000 of these Australian Opal Series – The Kangaroo 2013 1oz Silver Proof Coins.
This beautiful coin is presented in a prestigious display case with a light which turns on as you open the case, to represent the moon shining down on the nocturnal creature.
The release is accompanied by a stunning illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Previous Releases: The Koala, The Wombat
Forthcoming Release: The Possum