Semi-Numismatic
2023 Australia 1 oz Silver Desert Scorpion Colorized Proof
This limited mintage 1 oz coin features the desert scorpion in .999 fine silver with a proof finish and colorized detail. There are only 1,000 coins produced worldwide.
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$139.00
Coin highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- Limited mintage of 1,000 coins worldwide.
- Obverse: Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value.
- Reverse: Features the scorpion in the sand of the Australian desert, with the hot sun shining down.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. Protect your capsules from fingerprints by adding these cotton gloves to your order. This limited mintage silver coin features the great white shark in a beautiful silver colorized proof. Don't miss your opportunity to add the 2023 1 oz Desert Scorpion Colorized Proof coin to your cart today! Desert Scorpion The third release in Australia's Most Dangerous series depicts the desert scorpion and continues with 1 oz silver colorized proof version. The desert scorpion is known for being large and aggressive, with a painful sting to humans. They can endure scorching hot temperatures in the Australian desert and dig spiraling burrows in the sand to help regulate the temperature of their environment. Royal Australian MintRoyal Australian Mint, located in Canberra, is well known for their popular releases of domed proof coins, lunar coins, and limited mintage bullion releases in both silver and gold. The coins range from themes about history, to astronomy, animals, to the Chinese zodiac. The Royal Australian Mint also produces the circulating coins for Australia. The mint was first opened in 1965, and was the first mint of the country to not be a branch of The Royal Mint. Before Royal Australian Mint was formed, coins for the country were struck at various branches of The Royal Mint - the Sydney Mint, Melbourne Mint and The Perth Mint.
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .999 |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | N/A mm |
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