On Monday, The Perth Mint has released a new bullion coin series, 2014 Australian Saltwater Crocodile silver bullion coin. The 1oz of 99.9% pure silver and issued as Australian legal tender has a limited mintage of 1 million.
The saltwater crocodile is the largest of all living reptiles, as well as the largest terrestrial and riparian predator in the world. In northern Australia (which includes the northernmost parts of the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Queensland), the saltwater crocodile is thriving, particularly in the multiple river systems near Darwin (such as the Adelaide, Mary, and Daly Rivers, along with their adjacent billabongs and estuaries), where large individuals of more than 5 m (16 ft) in length are not uncommon. The saltwater crocodile population in Australia is estimated at between 100,000 and 200,000 adults.
The coin’s reverse features a large saltwater crocodile with its mouth open, displaying its sharp teeth. It also features the inscription AUSTRALIAN SALTWATER CROCODILE, the 2014 year-date and coin specifications as well as The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. The coin’s obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
Technical Specifications:
Metal Content (Troy oz) 1.000
Fineness (% purity) 99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1.00
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.600
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.000
This new investor release is available in multiples of 25, which come in protective acrylic tubes sealed with a tamper-evident security seal. There are 20 tubes to a ‘monster box’, which comes free with purchases of 500 coins.
The Saltwater Crocodile is offered at $5.00 over spot for quantities of 25, reducing to $3.95 for orders of 500 coins or more.
You can start order your 2014 Australian Saltwater Crocodile Silver Bullion at Perth Mint bullion website www.perthmintbullion.com or call 1300 201 112 / +61 8 9421 7218.
