2023 $10 Creatures of the Deep C Mintmark Gold Proof Coin

2023 $10 Creatures of the Deep C Mintmark 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin

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 beautiful gold coral (Chrysorgia) is a type of octocoral, commonly known as soft corals and sea fans. While they may look like plants, octocorals are colonial animals and each polyp has eight (octo) feeding tentacles fringed with fine little branches called pinnules that capture food particles floating in the water.

The Royal Australian Mint celebrates these journeys of scientific endeavor, and the wondrous creatures they discovered with this 2023 $10 'C' Mintmark Gold Proof Coin.

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 :                 $10

Quality :                            Proof

Metal :                              99.9% Pure Gold

Weight :                            1/10 oz

Diameter :                         17.53 mm

Mintage :                           2,023

Certificate of Authenticity : Certificate of Authenticity