Tuvalu 2012 - 1$ Deadly & Dangerous - Funnel-Web Spider - 1 oz Silver Proof Coin

The Funnel-Web Spider captured in 99.99% pure silver

This seventh issue of the Australian Deadly & Dangerous Series honors the animal which by some people is considered to be the most dangerous and frightening spider in the world – the Funnel-Web Spider. This spider is relatively large, fast and aggressive when threatened. That is why it is the cause for almost half of the recorded spider-bite deaths in Australia over the last century. It is known for its distinctive web from which it takes its name and armed with an array of potentially deadly toxins. The Funnel-Web Spider grips its victims tightly and bites repeatedly with its large and powerful fangs.

The coin is a striking example of the Perth Mint`s techniques of full-color minting. The malevolent beauty of the spider has been perfectly captured upon the 40.60mm flan of the Funnel-Web Spider 1oz Silver Proof coin. The reverse shows the image of the Funnel-Web Spider, whereas the obverse includes the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, “Tuvalu”, and the legal tender value.

Every coin of this strict limited mintage of 5 000 comes in a special high-gloss timber case with a numbered COA.

Special Features:

Contains 1 oz / 31,1 grams of .999 fine Silver.
Struck by Australia’s precious metal specialists – the Perth Mint – as official Tuvalu legal tender
Coin comes in a special high-gloss timber case with a numbered COA.
Strict limited mintage of only 5000 coins – as with EVERY sold-out Deadly & Dangerous
Obverse: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, “Tuvalu”, and the legal tender value of 1 Dollars.
Reverse: Distinguished by a frightening full-colour appreciation of the Funnel-Web Spider