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 border collie and a puppy in colour. The design includes silhouettes of sheep in the background. As well as a decorative pattern of paw prints, the coin’s reverse also includes the inscriptions WORKING DOGS and BORDER COLLIE – SHEEP DOG.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.
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 second highly anticipated release in The Working Dog's series is the loveable border collie, an intelligent, devoted and energetic breed, the border collie’s great temperament is matched by its agility, concentration and instinctive desire to work closely with humans. The border collie’s acute herding instincts make it one of the world’s most popular sheep dogs.
Previous Release: Labrador Retriever.
Forthcoming Releases: Australian Cattle Dog, Beagle and German Shepherd.