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PURE SILVER Austrailia perth mint deadly and dangerous coin collection - $1,500 (Lake Panasoffkee)
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The Perth Mint's "Deadly & Dangerous" series features stunning, selectively colored silver and gold coins showcasing Australia's most hazardous wildlife, like the Redback Spider, Blue-Ringed Octopus, and Saltwater Crocodile, known for their venoms or brute force, offering collectors detailed depictions of these iconic creatures and limited-edition collectibles, often released for Tuvalu or Niue with strict mintage limits.
Key Aspects of the Series:
Subjects: Includes venomous snakes (Eastern Brown, Tiger), sharks, jellyfish (Bluebottle), scorpions, crocodiles, and spiders, highlighting Australia's unique biodiversity.
Design: Features realistic, often vividly colored, depictions of the animals on proof-quality .9999 fine silver or gold coins.
Issuing Countries: Coins are struck for island nations like Tuvalu and Niue, carrying their legal tender denominations (e.g., $1 or $100).
Popularity: The series, started in 2006, gained popularity for its striking imagery and depiction of fearsome creatures, with early releases becoming quite valuable.
Packaging: Often comes in polished timber cases with certificates of authenticity, sometimes with themed warnings like "DANGER".
Examples of Animals Featured:
Red-Backed Spider
Blue-Ringed Octopus
Saltwater Crocodile
Eastern Brown Snake
Bull Ant
Bluebottle (Portuguese Man O'War)