The beloved bilby is an Australian desert-dwelling marsupial that is nocturnal. The bilby lives in burrows underground to protect itself from the heat and predators. This marsupial has adapted so well to its environment that the female’s pouch faces backwards so that it does not fill with dirt when she is digging!
PROOF QUALITY 99.9% PURE SILVER
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality with a large 36mm diameter.
INFANT BILBY REVERSE
Illustrated by artist Elise Martinson, the coin depicts an irresistible image capturing the innocence and gentleness of a beautiful baby bilby. The background design displays the bilby’s authentic habitat and features a ‘friendly’ Australian insect.
AUSTRALIAN LEGAL TENDER
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date on the obverse.
LIMITED MINTAGE
The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these 2011-dated coins.
‘P’ MINTMARK
The reverse also includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
NUMBERED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
PRESENTATION PACKAGING
Like each release in the series, this coin is individually housed in a display case and themed box-shipper.
Australian Bush Babies is a series based on beloved Australian baby animals. The coins have been wonderfully illustrated by artist, Elise Martinson and feature each cute creature in full colour. The wide 36mm reverse enhances the lovely designs of this outstanding five-coin series.
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