2023 1 oz Humpback Whale Silver Coin

2023 1 oz Humpback Whale Silver Coin

Introducing the second strike of the Antarctic Territory Series from the Australian Royal Mint.

The series, which aims to feature the native animals of the Antarctic, debuted with the Emperor Penguin Silver Coin.

The Humpback Whale is a 40-ton mammal capable of breaching the surface and singing songs under the water.

In addition to the alluring whale design, this coin weighs 1 Troy oz of 99.9% fine silver and is legal tender in Australia.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;

• Produced by the Australian Royal Mint;

• Second strike of the Antarctic Territory Series;

• Limited issue of 25,000 units;

• Holds an AUD 1 face value and legal tender status;

• The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy;

• The reverse showcases the Humpback Whale.

The Design 

The obverse showcases Jody Clark’s Memorial design of Queen Elizabeth II, which, in addition to Her Majesty’s bust, features her reigning years “1952-2022” and the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” “2023,” and “1 DOLLAR.”

The reverse depicts a group of humpback whales. The bottom half showcases an adult humpback whale and two smaller ones swimming in the ocean, while the top half shows another adult whale breaching the surface.

The coin’s name, “HUMPBACK WHALE,” arches over the image, and the coin’s weight, purity, and metal content are aside, reading “1 oz .999 SILVER.”

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