2017 50c Polar Babies Series - Harp Seal 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin

2017 50c Polar Babies Series – Harp Seal 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin.The next coin in the charming Polar Babies series features the cute harp seal.Harp seal pups are famous for their bright, snowy coats which help them to blend into their surroundings, hiding them from predators and keeping them warm at the same time. When the pups reach three weeks of age, their fluffy white coat starts to moult, revealing a darker, silvery grey coloured fur.These incredible creatures are named for the pattern that forms on their back as they grow older which resembles a harp. This pattern is most distinct on male harp seals.Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver to proof quality, each coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of 2017 Polar Babies – Harp Seal 1/2oz Silver Proof Coins.The coin’s reverse features a harp seal pup resting on ice.The inscription HARP SEAL and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark also appear. The coin’s obverse features the Ian rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination.The coin is housed in a classic display case inside a beautifully illustrated shipper, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Future Releases : Sea OtterDenomination :  50cQuality :            ProofMetal :              SilverWeight :            15.553 gmsDiameter :         32.60 mmMintage :           5,000Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.