The Australian map series has been a popular coin series in recent years and the 2016 Dingo coin is no exception. This coin is appealing to collectors due to its unique shape, beautiful color design, and the fact that it represents Australia’s famous wild dog. The mintage of this coin was limited to only 6,000. This coin is the 10th manufactured in this series.
DESIGN
On the front of the Australian Silver Dingo coin is the same picture of Queen Elizabeth II that’s on all Australian and British coins. Since 1952, she has been the Queen of England, which makes her the longest reigning English monarch in history.
Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
On the reverse side of the 2016 Australian Silver Dingo coin is a picture of the wild dogs that roam in the outback of this beautiful country. The proud dingo is featured in silver and standing in the Australian desert flooded with beautiful hues of orange and red.
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
HISTORY
The Australian Dingo coin is the tenth and final coin to be minted in the Perth Australian map-shaped series. It features the dingo, which is a wild dog found in all parts of Australia. This coin has a limited mintage of 6,000. It offers a perfect coin for collectors for its beauty and investment appeal.
FACTS
Australia
Mint
Perth Mint
Metal
0.999 silver
Weight
1 ounce
Diameter
40.6 mm
Thickness
4 millimeters
Date Issued
2016
Face Value
$1.00 (Australian)