The beagle is a small to medium sized canine and member of the hound family. The beagle’s highly developed sense of smell make it one of the world’s most useful working dogs. This intelligent and even-tempered breed is often used as a detector dog at airports and quarantine centres around the world.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Beagle Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse portrays an adult beagle and a puppy in colour. The design includes the silhouettes of an airport, passengers and an aeroplane, as well as a decorative pattern of paw prints. The coin’s reverse also includes the inscriptions WORKING DOGS and BEAGLE - DETECTOR DOG.
Tuvalu Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date on the obverse.
Extremely Limited Availability
No more than 3,000 of these coins will be issued.
Presentation Packaging
Each coin is housed in presentation packaging accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Includes $1 Donation to the RSPCA
By purchasing this coin, you are making a donation of $1 to the RSPCA Australia, which relies on community support to provide care for animals in need.
A series not to be missed by dog lovers. The fourth release in the Working Dogs series features the intelligent and even-tempered Beagle.
Previous Release: Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, Australian Cattle Dog
Forthcoming Releases: German Shepherd