2013 $1 Mythical Creatures Series - Werewolf 1oz Silver Proof Coin + Post Card

2013 $1 Mythical Creatures – Werewolf 1oz Silver Proof Coin + Post CardThe fourth release in this stunning series. This beautiful series showcases five stunning mythical creatures each with a maximum mintage of just 5,000 coins.This coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz 99.9% Pure Silver and issued as legal tender under the Government of Tuvalu.This coin program will also raise a maximum sum of $25,000 as charity funds for UNICEF Australia.Originally a fabled creature in European folklore, the werewolf is believed to be a human who had the ability to transform into a wolf or wolf hybrid, either purposefully or by the use of magic. According to legend, the metamorphosis from human to beast was commonly associated with the appearance of a full moon.In it’s animal form, the werewolf possessed exceptional strength, speed and acute senses, far beyond that of a man or a wolf. Releases : Griffin, Unicorn, Phoenix, Werewolf Future Releases : Dragon The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured werewolf fiercely prowling within a dense forest background beneath a full moon.A medieval style banner displays a silhouette of a werewolf and the monetary denomination, with the inscription ‘werewolf’ featured on a scroll at the base of the design.Denomination :         $1Quality :                   ProofMetal :                     SilverWeight :                   31.135 gmsDiameter :                40.60 mmMintage :                  5,000Certificate of Authenticity :Numbered Certificate of AuthenticityAdvertising Date :      2013Release Date :           2013Shipping Date :          2013