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This pure silver dollar depicts a pair of duck-billed platypuses in their natural habitat. These bizarre, egg-laying mammals are attractively minted in one full troy ounce of pure silver, with a frosted cameo proof color finish. The platypus is indisputably the oddest animal in Australia, and arguably anywhere on earth. The bizarre appearance of this egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal baffled European naturalists when they saw the first specimens from Australia-some even considered it an elaborate hoax! It is one of the few venomous mammals-the male platypus has a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology and a recognizable and iconic symbol of Australia. A Stunningly Realistic Design. The naturalistic design depicts an adult duck-billed platypus diving into a river, while its partner watches from the bank. Meticulously and realistically rendered, the frosted cameo proof animals are so detailed that individual hairs can be discerned. The Bizarre Duck-Billed Platypus. Platypuses are amazing creatures, found only in Australia. They live beside freshwater rivers and lakes, where they create burrows for shelter and protection. Nocturnal creatures, they are most active at night. The platypus has a number of different Aboriginal names, including boondaburra, mallingong and tambreet. In traditional Australian culture, the platypus occupies a very special, almost sacred, role, and is one of the few animals that it is considered taboo to hunt or eat. The platypus appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australian 20 cent coin. The platypus is the animal emblem of the state of New South Wales. Is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. It is the sole living representative of its family. , though a number of related species have been found in the fossil record. Until the early 20th century they platypus was hunted for its fur, but it is now protected throughout its range. Although captive breeding programs have had only limited success and the platypus is vulnerable to the effects of pollution, it is not under any immediate threat of extinction. An adult duck-billed platypus dives into a river while its partner watches from the bank. Meticulously and realistically rendered, the engraving is so detailed that individual hairs of the platypus can be discerned. The legend AUSTRALIAN PLATYPUS indicates the theme. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. The serial number in the image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Ian Rank Broadley (reverse).

Gold Bullion Bars & Rounds. Platinum Bullion Bars & Rounds. Silver Bullion Bars & Rounds. US Mint Silver Medals. 2022 1 oz Proof Niue Silver Australia Platypus Coin. Limited mintage of just 1,000 coins! Contains 1 Troy oz of. Obverse side features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse side features detailed artwork of a platypus in water. JM Bullion is one of the nation’s leading online precious metals dealers, serving hundreds of thousands of customers since the company’s inception in 2011. Operating as a lean online retailer, we are able to offer the lowest possible pricing on the most popular gold, silver, and platinum bullion items. Our labels, return address, and packaging do not give any indication of the valuable contents of the package, so you can rest assured that your packages will arrive safe and sound. When ordering from JM Bullion, you can be sure that your products are fully covered from our doorstep to yours. Is my financial and personal information secure? Yes, all personal information is transmitted using secure SSL web pages. These pages are encrypted to ensure that no personal, financial, or identifiable information is made available to anyone other than you, your bank, or the processor. Will gold and silver go up in value? We cannot guarantee that gold or silver will go up in value. Like any investment, gold and silver can and will both increase and decrease over time. While we cannot guarantee that gold or silver will increase in value, history has proven its long term viability as an investment vehicle. How are your prices determined? Our prices are determined by the spot prices of gold and silver, in addition to our fixed premiums for each product. Our spot prices, provided by NFUSION, are accurate up to the second, and we add on our premium per ounce for each product to come up with the final price. Do you have minimum or maximum order sizes? Can I modify my order? Unfortunately order modifications require tremendous effort on our part, as our system is largely automated. Can I cancel my order? We begin to process your order as soon as it is completed, so unfortunately we cannot permit order cancelations. Attempting to do so typically results in pick and pack or billing errors, so we do not allow order cancelations. When will I receive my order? From there, the transit time depends on the carrier. Customers receive tracking numbers as soon as their orders queue up for pick and pack, so they can track their order from the time it leaves our facility until it arrives to their doorstep. Can you combine separate orders? What happens if my order is lost or damaged in transit? View more great items. 2022 2 oz Antique Republic of Chad Silver Abraham Lincoln – Mintage of 364! 2022 2 oz Black Proof Mongolia Silver Magnificent Argali Coin (UH Relief). 2022 2 oz Antique Colorized Republic of Chad Silver Astronaut – Mintage of 500! 2022 2 oz Colorized Republic of Chad Silver The Milky Way S-Shaped Coin. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “jmbullion” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Certification: Certificate of Authenticity
• Coin: Niue Silver Australia Platypus
• Brand/Mint: Niue
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
• Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1.00000
• Year: 2022
• Fineness: 0.999
• Composition: Silver
• Grade: Ungraded
• Strike Type: Proof

1 oz Gold Bars. Proof & Mint Sets. 2022 Niue 1 oz Silver Proof Australia’s Platypus – SKU#257834. Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. Contains 1 oz of. Mintage of 1,000 coins. Comes in a box along with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Obverse: Features the right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse: Depicts a platypus underwater. Sovereign coin backed by Niue government. Handle your 1 oz Silver Platypus coin with care by adding these cotton gloves. Don’t miss out on the another great design Proof coin. Add this Australia’s Platypus to your cart today! Find Unique Silver Coins at APMEX In addition to the most popular Silver coins on the market, APMEX also carries more unique Silver pieces. Ideal for collectors looking for the perfect new addition to their collection. These eclectic Silver items range in size and shape, and feature an array of stunning designs. These products are special not only because of their Precious Metal content, but also for their unique designs and subject matter. If you are looking for a niche addition to your collection, find it at APMEX. 1,359 Item as described. Item exactly as shown! Rec’d item, looking forward to doing business with again. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “apmex” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Downies
• MPN: 257834
• Year: 2022
• Fineness: 0.999
• Denomination: 1 Dollar
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
• Certification: Uncertified