Silver Kangaroos

2005 Proof

99.9% Silver
Produced in Proof finish the 2005 coins are the thirteenth release in the Royal Australian Mint's Kangaroo Coin Series which began in 1993.
The reverse design of this $1 one Troy Ounce coin celebrates Australia's best known animal, the Kangaroo, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II features on the obverse.




The proof has frosted designs with mirror fields and were encapsulated in plastic, packaged in a special, plush presentation case, accompanied by a numbered certificate.
The kangaroo is an icon that symbolises Australia through out the world, not only because it stands on our coat of arms but also because its spirit of fighting to survive in one of the world's harshest climates, Australia.
The bounding kangaroo is once again featured with the stars of the Southern Cross incorporated into the background creating a stunning contemporary piece.
The raised polished image with frosted background was crafted by Wojciech Pietranik, Engraver at the Royal Australian Mint.




Nominal Specifications

Denomination: $1
Metal: 99.9% Silver
Silver Content: 1.00 oz
Mass: 31.6 grams
Diameter: 40.80 mm
Reverse: Wojciech Pietranik
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley


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