2012 50c Australian Sea Life Series II - Manta Ray 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin

2012 50c Australian Sea Life Series II – Manta Ray 1/2oz Silver Proof CoinThe stunning Sea Life II Series – The Reef series has come to an and, with the fifth and final release featuring a spectacularly realistic portrayal of a manta ray.The manta ray is one of the largest marine species on the Great Barrier Reef. This magnificent and graceful creature can grow to 5 metres in width and weigh several hundred kilograms. Manta rays feed on plankton and fish larvae, filtered from the water passing through their gills as they swim. Manta rays display curiosity around humans, and swim among divers. It is still not know how long the manta ray lives.This coin is struck by The Perth Mint from ½ oz Silver to proof quality and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.Only 10,000 of these coins will be issued worldwide.Previous releases include the Hawksbill Turtle, Starfish, Surgeonfish and Octopus, with some small quantities still available.The coin’s reverse features a manta ray in colour along with the inscriptions : AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II – THE REEF – MANTA RAY along with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark.The coin is housed in a display case with a stunningly illustrated coral reef shipper, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Each shipper joins with other shippers in the series to create a superb underwater scene.Denomination : 50cFinish : ProofMetal : 99.9% Pure SilverWeight : 15.591gmsDiameter : 36.60mmMintage : 10,000Certificate of Authenticity