Pièce 1 once d'argent Crocodile de mer australien 2014 | Monnaie de Perth

The world-renowned Perth Mint in Australia has released this new coin featuring one of the most fearsome creatures on earth.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 oz of 999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Features a large saltwater crocodile with it's mouth open

The reverse features a design by Natasha Muhi that features a large saltwater crocodile with it's mouth open and the details of its leathery hide and sharp teeth shown to great credit.

The Saltwater Crocodile or Crocodylus porosus is the largest of all living reptiles, as well as the largest terrestrial and riparian predator in the world. The males of the species can grow up to 6.7 metres (22 ft) in length and weigh as much as 2,000 kg (4,400 lb), though most often averages between 4 and 5 meters (14 and 17 feet) long and weighs between 400 and 1,000 kg (880 to 2,200 lbs). Due to their size and power they are able to take almost any animal that enters their territory, from fish and birds right up to humans, this predator is one of the greatest in the world.

It is not surprising that many cultures have revered them for their prowess and fearsome nature.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint’s 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.