Let`s welcome another astonishing pure silver coin in the “Wildlife in Need” series commemorating the most endangered species of wild animals in the world. This time, this is the orangutan.

The reverse of the coin shows the image of two orangutans: the mother and her child in full color. Thanks to the most state-of-art minting techniques, both the animals and the background can be seen in full details and vivid colors. Below the animals, there is a decorative element resembling two leaves of a palm tree and two hands being the symbol of offering help. Perth Mint “Wildlife in Need” this is second coin in series.

The obverse of the piece includes the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with the legal tender value of the coin, 1 dollar, and the place of issue.

Each piece is delivered in a beauty box. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.

This pure silver coin is available through limited mintage of only 5 000 pieces offered to collectors worldwide.

Special features:

  The second issue in stunning “Wildlife in need” series

  The coin’s reverse features an adult Orangutan and baby in colour, against a forest backdrop

  Issued as a legal tender of Tuvalu

  Contains 1 oz of 99.9% pure silver

  Limited mintage of 5000 pieces worldwide

  A numbered Certificate of Authenticity included

  The coin is housed in a display case with illustrated shipper

  By purchasing this coin, Coin Club Australia will make a donation of $1.99 to WWF Australia on your behalf

All coins in the Perth Mint Wildlife in Need series:

  Tuvalu 2011 – Silver Coin 1$ Wildlife in Need Giant Panda

  Tuvalu 2011 – Silver Coin 1$ Wildlife in Need Orangutan

  Tuvalu 2012 – Silver Coin 1$ Wildlife in Need Polar Bear

  Tuvalu 2012 – Silver Coin 1$ Wildlife in Need Black Rhinoceros

  Tuvalu 2012 – Silver Coin 1$ Wildlife in Need Siberian Tiger