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

2012 50c Australian Sea Life Series II - Surgeonfish 1/2oz Silver Proof

The third release in this stunning series features a spectacularly realistic portrayal of a surgeonfish.

The colourful surgeonfish can be found along the coast of Western Australia, and throughout the waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland to northern New South Wales. 

The most distinguishing characteristics if this marine species are its amazing ability to change colour and its extremely sharp scutes, dorsal and anal fins – hence the name – surgeonfish.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from ½ oz 99.9% pure silver to proof quality.

Denomination : 50c

Finish : Proof

Metal : 99.9% Pure Silver

Weight : 1/2oz

Diameter : 15.591mm

Mintage : 10,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Yes