2013 $1 Endangered & Extinct Series - Tasmanian Devil 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2013 $1 Endangered & Extinct Series - Tasmanian Devil 1oz Silver Proof CoinThe latest release of the Endangered & Extinct Series honours the infamous Tasmanian Devil.The two previous coins in this series - the 2011 $1 Tasmanian Tiger and 2012 $1 Tasmanian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Proofs were SOLD OUT within days of release and as anticipated this 2013 dated coin will do the same.Known for its powerful bite, loud, disturbing screech and ferocious eating habits, the Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrissi) is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world. Once common across Australia, the Tasmanian Devil disappeared from the mainland around 3,000 years ago, with the proliferation of dingoes believed to be the key cause.Found in the wild only in the 'dingo-free' Apple Isle, and noted as scarce as far back as the 1850s, the Tassie Devil population has suffered a massive 80% decline since the mid 1990s due to Devil Facial Tumour Disease, and the species is listed as endangered.Each coin is beautifully presented within a plush case, distinguished by a glossy 'Bird's Eye' wood grain finishNumbered Certificate of AuthenticityThis coin is struck from 1oz Pure Silver and issued as legal tender under the Government of Tuvalu.Denomination : $1Quality : ProofMetal : 99.9% Pure SilverWeight : 1ozDiameter : 40.60mmMintage : 5,000 WorldwideCertificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of Authenticity