Australian Sea Life II – The Reef 2011 / 2012

Australian Sea Life II · The Reef 1/2oz Silver Proof Coins · 50 Cents · The Perth Mint · Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver · Magnificent Coloured Reverse Design · Limited Mintage – 10,000 Australian Legal Tender Manta Ray 2012 The magnificent Manta Ray is one of the largest marine species on the Great Barrier Reef.  This graceful creature can grow to 5 metres in width and weigh several hundred kilograms.  Manta Rays feed on plankton and fish larvae, filtered from the water passing through their gills as they swim.   This fish displays curiosity around humans and swims among divers, as unlike the Sting Ray, they are harmless. Manta Ray 2012 · Elizabeth II · Australian Sea Life II · The Reef · 50 Cents· 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin Octopus 2012 The octopus can be found all around the coast of Australia. This marine species has two eyes, four pairs of […]

Australian Ocean Series 1$ 2006 / 2007

Australian Ocean Series 1 Dollar 2006 / 2007 Using the latest pad printing techniques, the Australian Mint brings brilliant colour to their Ocean Series release. The Ocean Series present Australia’s incredible marine life and introduce many fascinating facts about some amazing creatures. For instance: Did you know that Anemonefish can change from being male to female? Clown Fish, 2006 Bottlenose Dolphin, 2006 Biscuit Star Fish, 2007 Longfin Bannerfish, 2007 White Shark, 2007 Bigbelly Seahorse, 2007 Eastern Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion percula) The image on the $1 uncirculated coin, shows the Eastern Clown Anemonefish sending up delicate bubbles from it’s safe anemone home. These coins have been designed with the younger generation in mind and are excellent value when you are buying for many. Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) The Dolphin’s streamlined and powerful body comes to life on this pad printed coin. The design shows two dolphins springing from sparkling water in front of […]