2016 $1 Australian Map Shaped Coin Series - Dingo 1oz Silver Coin

2016 $1 Australian Map Shaped Coin Series - Dingo 1oz Silver Coin

The tenth and final release in the popular Australian Map Shaped Coin Series features the dingo, a wild dog found in all parts of Australia.

The dingo is an Australian wild canine which is believed to have descended from semi-domesticated dogs in East or South Asia.

They are said to have arrived in Australia approximately 5,000 years ago

.The dingo is a medium sized dog ranging in colour from sandy yellow to red ginger.

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz 99.9% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 6,000 of the Australian Map Shaped Coin Series - Dingo 2016 1oz Silver Coins.The coin's reverse features a dingo in front of a rock heap in the Australian desert. The design includes the inscription DINGO, The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark and the 2016 year-date.

This coin is innovatively struck in the shape of Australia.

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination and the 2016 year-date appear on the obverse.

Each coin is housed in a grey presentation case and custom-designed shipper, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :       $1

Quality :                 Uncirculated

Metal :                   Silver

Weight :                 31.135 gm

Diameter :              40.60 mm

Mintage :                6,000

Certificate of Authenticity : The Perth Mint Official Packaging.