2023 $1 Creatures of the Deep Al/Br Mintmark & Privy Mark Uncirculated Four Coin Set

2023 $1 Creatures of the Deep Al/Br Mintmark and Privy Mark Uncirculated Four Coin Set

Scientists aboard the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, have explored the deep-sea and ocean abyss, discovering amazing and unique creatures of the deep.

The iconic tripodfish (Bathypterois grallator), are from the Ipnopidae family, often called spiderfish. They prop themselves high off the seafloor on their stilt-like fins.

Like most members of the spiderfish family, tripodfish have very reduced eyes. To feed, they face into the current, extending their elongated pectoral fins forward 'feeling' for prey as it drifts by. Their filter suspended food particles with their comb-like gill rakers.

It can be lonely on the ocean floor so tripodfish are hermaphrodites - meaning they have both male and female sexual organs, so don't need to find a mate.

The Royal Australian Mint celebrates these journeys of scientific endeavor, and the wondrous creatures they discovered with this 2023 $1 Mintmark and Privy Marj Four-Coin Set.

The coin's reverse design features the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator and deep tow camera exploring the deep ocean.

Displayed in a presentation case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Each coin's obverse features the effigy of The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse designed by Jody Clark and issued as Australian Legal Tender.

Denomination :                  4 x $1

Quality :                            Uncirculated

Metal :                              Aluminium Bronze

Weight :                            9.00 gms

Diameter :                         25 mm

Mintage :                           Unlimited

Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Shipper