2012 Australian Antarctic Territory Series - Emperor Penguin 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Description
This fabulous release features the Emperor Penguin, a species popularly depicted in the Happy Feet movies. Don’t get left out in the cold, as previous coins in this series are no longer available!
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured image of Emperor Penguins and two chicks standing on ice floes, which appear within the outline of Antarctica. The Perth ‘P’ mintmark is included in the design.
No more than 7,500 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The coin is housed in a charcoal-coloured presentation case, which comes with a stylish outer shipper.