2023 $1 Fighting Spirit Kangaroo 1/2oz Fine Silver Proof Coin

2023 $1 Fighting Spirit Kangaroo 1/2oz Fine Silver Proof CoinAustralia's fighting kangaroos, with their powerful hind legs and tail, have come to symbolise our national sporting powers and fighting spirit. Under this symbol, Australians have achieved some of our greatest sporting triumphs.The Royal Australian Mint's new 2023 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin - Fighting Spirit, featuring two majestic kangaroos engaged in spirited combat, evokes that character and courage.British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough observed that to reach the peak of kangaroo society, a member had to become a fighter in a power struggle, risking internal injuries and broken bones.Early European settlers quickly likened this conduct to a boxing match. Like boxers in the ring, the two contestants square off against each other, though use of paws, claws and feet means contests are more mixed martial arts than Queensberry rules.The boxing kangaroo has come to symbolise Australian sporting prowess and fighting spirit and has accompanied Australians to war and stood proud over some of our greatest sporting triumphs.Two magnificent kangaroos engaged in combat feature on the Royal Australian Mint's new 2023 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin - Fighting Spirit, presented in a presentation case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and sure to appeal to investors and collectors.The design highlights the strength, power and grace of our national symbol and of the Australian people.No native wildlife is as distinctively Australian as the kangaroo and one notable feature of kangaroo society, observed everywhere they are to be found, are boxing contests.Both male and female kangaroos demonstrate this fighting behaviour, though it is mostly males, often in challenges to the larger dominant male in contests which are brief and usually harmless but which can end with serious injuries.The coins Memorial Obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by Jody Clark.Issued as Australian Legal Tender.Denomination :                  $1Quality :                            ProofMetal :                              99.9% Pure SilverWeight :                            1/2ozDiameter :                         28.52 mmMintage :                           2,500Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Official Packaging