Perth Mint has released the ninth coin in the Australian Deadly and Dangerous series: Spider-Hunting Scorpion 1 oz Silver Coin. The beautiful coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. No more than 5,000 of the Deadly and Dangerous Spider-Hunting Scorpion Coin will be issued for sale worldwide.
The coin reverse show a coloured Australian Spider-Hunting Scorpion resting on grass and gravel, preying on a struck spider. The inscription AUSTRALIA’S SPIDER-HUNTING SCORPION also appears in the design. The coin obverse show Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, and the 2014 year-date. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.
Technical Specifications:
Silver Content (Troy oz): 1
Monetary Denomination (TVD): 1
Fineness (% purity): 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm): 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 4.00
Maximum Mintage: 5,000
The coin is presented in a high-gloss timber display case and shipper emblazoned with the warning DANGER, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The Spider-Hunting Scorpion’s are highly venomous and can be found right across the southern half of Australia, usually in dry inland areas. The Spider-Hunting Scorpion has evolved to specialise in preying on wolf spiders and other species that utilise a burrow with a trap door. The Scorpions long, thick tail and powerful stinger make the perfect weapon in the confined space of a spider burrow.
You can order your Spider-Hunting Scorpion 1 oz Silver Coin via Perth Mint website: www.perthmint.com.au
