2013 $1 Mythical Creatures Series - Unicorn 1oz Silver Proof Coin + Postcard

2013 $1 Mythical Creatures Unicorn 1oz Silver Proof Coin + PostcardThis beautiful series showcases five stunning mythical creatures each with a maximum mintage of just 5,000 coins. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz 99.9% pure silver on behalf of Coin Club and will be issued as legal tender under the Authority of Tuvalu.This coin program will also raise a generous sum of $25,000 as charity funds for UNICEF-Australia. The Unicorn is a mythical creature of European folklore that resembles a white horse with distinguishing goat-like features. The legendary animal bears a small beard, feathered hooves and a long slender, spiralling horn which grows from its forehead.It if believed that the horn of a unicorn possesses both magical and medicinal properties. As the symbol of purity, grace, wisdom and power, the enchanted beast was well represented in art and heraldry throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.Previous releases : Griffin Future releases : Phoenix, Werewolf and Dragon.Denomination :         $1Quality :                   ProofMetal :                     SilverWeight :                   31.135 gmsDiameter :                40.60 mmMintage :                  5,000Certificate of Authenticity :Numbered Certificate of AuthenticityAdvertising Date :      2013Release Date :           2013Shipping Date :          2013