This Australian Great White Shark coin is the ninth released in the Australian map series. These coins originally debuted in 2012. The White shark coin only has a mintage of 6,000. The Great White Shark is the most efficient killer of the ocean and is spotted very frequently along the Australian coasts.
DESIGN
The obverse of the Great White Shark coin features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as do all coins from the Perth Mint.
Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
On the reverse of this coin, a great white shark swims by a sunken ship against a beautiful purple and blue watercolor background.
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
HISTORY
The Australian map-shaped series coins feature many species that are native to this amazing island continent. Some of the other animals highlighted in this series includes the Koala, saltwater crocodile, kangaroo, emu, koala and the platypus. The crocodile is known as the most dangerous killer on the inland waterways, while the Great White Shark is at the top of the food chain along the coastlines of Australia.
FACTS
Australia
Mint
Perth Mint
Metal
0.999 silver
Weight
1 ounce or 28.35 grams
Diameter
40.6 mm
Thickness
4 millimeters
Date Issued
2016
Face Value
$1.00 (Australian)