Tuvalu 2014 - 1$ Deadly & Dangerous - Spider-Hunting Scorpion - 1 oz Silver Proof Coin

Spider – hunting Scorpion

The 9th issue of the sold-out Australian Deadly & Dangerous Silver Proof Series is to honor another frightening Australian infamous animal – the Spider-Hunting Scorpion. The animal evolved over 430 million years. It can be distinguished by large pincers and twisting tail topped with a stinger, thanks to which it is instantly recognizable. Its physique of the scorpion evokes fear in the observer and for this reason the Spider-Hunting Scorpion viciously pursues another of humankind’s most dreaded creatures only intensifies that fear!

The reverse of the coin includes the Spider-Hunting Scorpion as an illustration of the Perth Mint`s full- color minting techniques, giving the image a dramatic vividness. The obverse shows the image of Queen Elizabeth II, “Tuvalu”, and its legal tender value.
The image of the Spider-Hunting Scorpion struck to Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver is a must-have for those who have bought any of the previous releases. 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 Spider-Hunting Scorpion