The Goanna is known as one of Australia’s largest monitor lizards. These reptiles are usually dark grey to black in colour and display cream or yellow scales, which form bands and spots, in contrast. Goannas are found throughout most of Australia in a variety of environments.
99.95% Pure Platinum in Proof Quality
Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/10oz of 99.95% pure platinum in proof quality.
Goanna Reverse Design
The coin's reverse depicts a Goanna resting on yellow desert sand. The inscriptions DISCOVER AUSTRALIA and GOANNA are also included in the design along with The Perth Mint’s famous ‘P’ mintmark.
Extremely Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 of each of these 1/10oz platinum proof coins.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin's obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Presentation Display Packaging
The iconic, themed display packaging includes a coloured shipper and display case with a classic timber lid.
The Perth Mint is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2012 Discover Australia 1/10oz platinum proof coin series featuring the iconic Red Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Green and Gold Bell Frog, Goanna and Whale Shark.