Australia is a land of many natural wonders, and there are few things more stunning than its diverse array of natural species. Among the most popular and recognizable by the outside world is the kangaroo. A common feature of Royal Australian Mint coins, the Perth Mint is now offering a variety of kangaroo-themed coins as well. The 2015 5 oz Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo Coin is available today on JM Bullion in high relief.
Coin Highlights:
- Mintage capped at 1,750 coins in total for 2015!
- Ships to you in a presentation themed package with Certificate of Authenticity.
- Struck in brilliant high relief. Contains 5 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Issued a face value of $8 (AUD) by the Australian government.
- Reverse features the image of a kangaroo hopping across the Outback at night.
- Obverse includes the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The kangaroo is often viewed by many as a singular species, when in reality there are more than 40 different subspecies of kangaroo. Among the larger members of the species are the Eastern Grey, Western Grey, Antilopine, and the Red Kangaroo.
On these 2015 5 oz Proof Australian Silver Kangaroo High Relief Coins is the image of a red kangaroo. This particular members of the species is the largest in the family, with males growing up to 6’7” in height and weighing as much as 200 lbs. The kangaroo is the largest member of the marsupial species, which includes the tree kangaroo, wallaroo, and wallaby.
The reverse face of these coins features the image of a kangaroo hopping across the open spaces of the Outback, as an oversized depiction of the moon looms large in the background. Engravings include “Australian Kangaroo” above the design and “2015 5 oz 999 Silver” below.
On the obverse is the right-profile portrait of England’s Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s image has featured on British and commonwealth currency since she ascended to the throne in 1952, with this Ian Rank-Broadley depiction originating in 1998 as a fourth-generation image of the Queen.
Perth Mint is located in the state of Western Australia, and is owned by the local government. Although Perth Mint coins enjoy legal tender status under the Currency Act of 1965, it is not affiliated with the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. A JM Bullion associate is available to help at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, or via email. If you are looking for similar products, check out our full selection of Australian Silver Coins.