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In 2011, the Perth Mint launched a platinum bullion coin series featuring another of the many distinctive mammals native to Australia. The Australian Platinum Platypus was introduced in 2011 and continued to be issued until 2018. Today, 2011 1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Male platypuses possess venomous spurs on their hind legs, making them one of the few venomous mammals in existence. While not lethal to humans, their venom causes severe pain and swelling. During breeding season, males use these spurs in territorial disputes with other males, though they generally prefer to avoid confrontation.
All 2011 1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coins offered here comes with protective plastic. The Platinum Platypus Series was first introduced in 2011 and continued through 2018. This 2011 coin, the first in the series, had a maximum mintage of 30,000 coins. The Perth Mint only used a mintage cap in 2011 and 2012, with only the 2011 coin achieving a sellout. From 2013-2018, unlimited mintages were allowed, but none of the subsequent issues surpassed the 2011 miontage.
The obverse of the 2011 Australian Platinum Platypus Coin features a right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait of Her Majesty was designed in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley and depicts her wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. This effigy was the fourth-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used on coins throughout the Commonwealth.
On the reverse of the 2011 1 oz Platinum Platypus Coin, you’ll find the image of a platypus swimming beneath the water. This design, used throughout the series, captures the platypus in its natural habitat. These fascinating mammals rely on healthy river systems with stable banks for burrowing, as well as sufficient water levels to support their diet of insects, worms, and freshwater crustaceans.
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions when you buy platinum coins. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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In 2011, the Perth Mint launched a platinum bullion coin series featuring another of the many distinctive mammals native to Australia. The Australian Platinum Platypus was introduced in 2011 and continued to be issued until 2018. Today, 2011 1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Male platypuses possess venomous spurs on their hind legs, making them one of the few venomous mammals in existence. While not lethal to humans, their venom causes severe pain and swelling. During breeding season, males use these spurs in territorial disputes with other males, though they generally prefer to avoid confrontation.
All 2011 1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coins offered here comes with protective plastic. The Platinum Platypus Series was first introduced in 2011 and continued through 2018. This 2011 coin, the first in the series, had a maximum mintage of 30,000 coins. The Perth Mint only used a mintage cap in 2011 and 2012, with only the 2011 coin achieving a sellout. From 2013-2018, unlimited mintages were allowed, but none of the subsequent issues surpassed the 2011 miontage.
The obverse of the 2011 Australian Platinum Platypus Coin features a right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait of Her Majesty was designed in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley and depicts her wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. This effigy was the fourth-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used on coins throughout the Commonwealth.
On the reverse of the 2011 1 oz Platinum Platypus Coin, you’ll find the image of a platypus swimming beneath the water. This design, used throughout the series, captures the platypus in its natural habitat. These fascinating mammals rely on healthy river systems with stable banks for burrowing, as well as sufficient water levels to support their diet of insects, worms, and freshwater crustaceans.
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions when you buy platinum coins. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
