Do any of you still remember Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter host? Everyone who watch Crocodile Hunter must had remember his trademark "Crikey" and his Kaki shorts and shirt. He died in September 2006 following an attack by a stingray, off the Great Barrier Reef. Steve Irwin was the director of the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia, and host of Animal Planet's series "Crocodile Hunter" (1996). On 11 July 2009, Perthmint announces the mintage of Inspirational Australian coin Series with Steve Irwin.
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Larrikin Aussie Steve Irwin, aka the Crocodile Hunter, left an indelible imprint on everyone he came in contact with. Passionate about the conservation of Australian wildlife, he taught us all to think about animals in a new and exciting way.
Steve Irwin ReverseThis 2009 $1 coin celebrates Steve Irwin’s charismatic personality and unique achievements with a reverse design depicting him in his element – surrounded by native flora and fauna. The design includes the inscription INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION and the years of Steve’s life 1962 - 2006.
Fine Design DetailThe uncirculated coin is issued by the Royal Australian Mint, which says its glass beading technique makes the design’s fine detail – from Steve’s cheeky grin to some of his favourite wildlife - really stand out.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on the obverse.
Presentation Card
The coin is available exclusively on a coloured presentation card which shapes as the Australian continent’s familiar ‘Top End’. The card pictures Steve dressed in his trademark safari suite, affectionately holding a baby crocodile.
Technical Specifications
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Mass (g) 9.00
Diameter (mm) 25.00
Source: Perthmint.com.au
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8 comments:
Lots of financial advisors are saying that it is a good idea to invest in alternatives to stocks, shares and property at the moment. Obviously gold is the predominent recommendation but rare coins would be another. just wondered if these commemorative coins would fit the bill for a medium to ong term investment.
I do remember him, he was very entertaining though some of what he did made me uncomfortable as I'm not that comfortable around wild animals. How nice they'll be remembering him this way, with the coins.
I do remember Steve Irwin. I think it's fantastic that they made a commerative coin after him.
Steve Irwin's presentation style really created a fascination with wildlife that captivated people and engrossed them long enough to appreciate the wild world around them. This is a great commemoration. A fine collector's piece and a nice investment.
It is. Especially gold and silver coin. Just make sure you bought from a respected dealer though.
He is like an Australian icon to the world, right?
He is making wild animal as a friend not something we need to be afraid of. that is the reason i love watching his show.
One of the person in this world that everyone will always remember. Some show try to duplicate his style but they are not Steve Irwin.
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