PROOF QUALITY 99.9% PURE SILVER
This coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
TUVALU LEGAL TENDER
The coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.
COLOURED REVERSE DESIGN
The coin’s reverse portrays an adult Australian Cattle Dog and a puppy in colour, set against background silhouettes of rural scenery. As well as a decorative pattern of paw prints, the coin design also includes the inscriptions WORKING DOGS and AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG – HERDING DOG.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2011 year-date and the monetary denomination.
LIMITED MINTAGE
No more than 3,000 of these coins will be released.
PRESENTATION CASE AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The coin is housed in a presentation case and customised shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
INCLUDES $1 DONATION TO THE RSPCA WITH EACH PURCHASE
By purchasing this coin, Coin Club Australia will make a donation of $1 to RSPCA Australia on your behalf. The Royal Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a Federation of eight State and Territory member Societies that each work to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
The third highly anticipated release in The Working Dog's series is the highly intelligent Australian Cattle Dog. The iconic Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of herding dog developed for droving cattle over long distances. A courageous and tireless worker, the Australian Cattle Dog is an intelligent and athletic companion and a loving family pet. The dogs have either red-brown or blue-black hair and motivate reluctant sheep by nipping at their heels – hence the dogs’ affectionate nickname, ‘Red Heeler’ or ‘Blue Heeler’.
Previous Release: Labrador Retriever, Border Collie
Forthcoming Releases: Beagle and German Shepherd.