2015 $1 Australian Saltwater Crocodiles - Agro Junior 1oz Fine Silver Coin in Card

2015 $1 Australian Saltwater Crocodiles – Agro Junior 1oz Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin in Card.Continuing the Royal Australian Mint’s collaboration with Australia Zoo, the third Saltwater Crocodile coin features Agro Junior, the son of the Crocoseum’s cold-blooded, but loving couple – Agro and Cookie.This silver frosted coin will appeal to young collectors, wildlife lovers and the many people who are fond of Australia’s world-famous zoo. Whether you call the saltwater crocodile, the estuarine crocodile or crocodylus porosus, t is the largest reptile roaming the earth today.Lurking in dark and cloudy waters around the northern areas of Australia, it can surprise and terrify a wide range of prey. Almost anything that flies, swims or roams in its watery region is fair game for this hungry creature. Since 1988, 37-year old Agro has lived in the comfort of Australia Zoo’s Crocoseum.This 15 foot wonder was captured from the wild to protect him from hunters who had been stalking his Cattle Creek home. Not only did he find a new home, but he fell in love with Cookie, a ten-foot lady crocodile who is the calmest and ‘gentlest’ of crocs in the enclosure.Agro and Cookie raised a son, Agro Junior, the star of this new collectible coin. This coin is the third in a collaboration with Australia Zoo. The coin and packaging features images of one of Australia Zoo’s beloved crocodiles, Agro Junior. Limited mintage of just 10,000 coins.Finished to frosted uncirculated quality by The Royal Australian Mint.Each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.Denomination :                  $1Quality :                            Frosted UncirculatedMetal :                              99.9% Pure SilverWeight :                            1ozDiameter :                         40.00 mmMintage :                           10,000Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Official PackagingAdvertising Date :             18th August 2014Release Date :                  1st September 2014Shipping Date :                 1st September 2014