Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia has released Orang Utan Silver Proof Coin from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. To any of you who did not know, Orang utan is characterized by its ape-like shape, shaggy red fur, long arms and grasping hands and feet. This ‘man of the forest’ is now only found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in south-east Asia. Only 5,000 pieces of this Wildlife in need coin series will be minted for worldwide shipment issued with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin is housed in a display case with illustrated shipper.
The coin’s reverse features an adult Orangutan and baby in colour, against a forest backdrop. The lower reverse comprises a struck design showing a pair of supporting hands with a bamboo motif. The inscription WILDLIFE IN NEED – ORANGUTAN is also incorporated into the design.
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2012 year-date.
Technical Specification:
Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00
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