2013 50c Australian Bush Babies II Echidna 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin

2013 50c Bush Babies Echidna ½oz Silver Proof CoinThe third release in this cute series depicts a baby echidna. The echidna is native to Australia, and can be recognised by its spiky coat and rambling walk.This endearing mammal has a long snout which functions as both a mouth and a nose, and feeds by using its long, sticky tongue to collect food.The echidna has very short, strong limbs with large claws, which make them powerful diggers. The echidna is also one of only four species of mammal that lays eggs.Struck by The Perth mint from 1/2oz Pure Silver to proof quality, this release has a limited mintage of just 10,000 coins. Issued as legal currency under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin is a large 36mm.The coin’s reverse features an irresistible coloured image capturing the uniqueness and charm of a beautiful baby echidna. Along with the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark, the design features a ‘friendly’ Australian insect and delicately frosted representations of Australian bush flowers.Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a display case and box-shipper.Denomination : 50cQuality : ProofMetal : 99.9% Pure SilverWeight : 15.591gmsDiameter : 36.60mmMintage : 10,000Certificate of Authenticity : Certificate of Authenicity