2012 $1 Young Collectors Animal Athletes - Cheetah Unc Coin in Card

2012 $1 Young Collectors Animal Athletes – Cheetah Unc Coin in Card.The fastest mammal on land, the super-charges cheetah can reach incredible speeds of up to 113 kilometres an hour over short distances. Compare this to the fastest human who can run, arguably, at speeds of around 37 kilometres per hour. The cheetah sometimes perches in high places to watch for prey. When it sights a likely victim, the cheetah begins to stalk. It creeps as close as possible before the attack. It may lift it’s head high to keep the prey in sight, but it keeps it’s body hidden.The cheetah is hard to see because its spotted coat blends with the tall, dry grass of its surroundings. Suddenly, the cheetah makes a lighting dash!If you are a hare, impala, wildebeest calf, antelope, warthog, or game bird – the you’re on top if this creatures list for lunch. After a chase, a cheetah needs half an hour to catch it’s breath before it can eat. Once found throughout Asia and Africa, the species is now only scattered throughout limited areas of Iran and Africa. The cheetah starts life weighing between 250-300 grams at birth and can grow to an adult weight of up to 64 kilograms. The coins reverse features a cheetah set against the coloured background of an African plain.The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is incorporated into the design. Issued as Australian legal tender. Each coin is housed in a full colour presentation card.Denomination :            $1Quality :                      UncirculatedMetal :                        Aluminium BronzeWeight :                      13.80 gmsDiameter :                   30.60 mmMintage :                     UnlimitedAdvertising Date :        3rd July 2012Release Date :             3rd July 2012Shipping Date :            3rd July 2012