True Gold Republic
1/2 oz Australian Silver Saltwater Crocodile
1/2 oz Australian Silver Saltwater Crocodile
The saltwater crocodile, known as one of the most formidable predators and dangerous wild animals in the world, is native to Southeast Asia and is particularly notorious in Australia. It serves as the inspiration for several silver bullion coin designs issued by the Perth Mint. Currently, the 2017 1/2 oz Australian Silver Saltwater Crocodile Coins are available for purchase online from True Gold Republic.
Coin Highlights:
- Available in protective plastic flips, tubes of 25, or boxes of 500 coins
- Features a dynamic depiction of the saltwater crocodile
- Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver
- Bears a face value of $.50 (AUD) fully backed by the Australian government
- Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse
- The reverse showcases a saltwater crocodile with its jaws wide open, displaying its formidable teeth
The design of the saltwater crocodile on these coins was first introduced by the Perth Mint in 2014 with the release of the 1 oz version of the coin.
Each of the 2017 1/2 oz Australian Silver Saltwater Crocodile Coins is offered in new condition, encased individually in protective plastic flips.
The obverse of the coin features the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, adorned with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, a design by Ian Rank-Broadley that was used from 1998 to 2015 on Royal Mint coins and from 1999 to 2018 on Australian denominations.
On the reverse, the saltwater crocodile is depicted in a striking pose with its body curled and jaws open, showcasing its powerful teeth. Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles, with some specimens weighing over 2,000 lbs and possessing a bite force capable of crushing bones. They inhabit saltwater coastlines and brackish waters from India’s east coast through Southeast Asia to Australia’s eastern coast.
The Perth Mint, established in 1899, is Australia's oldest operating mint. Initially part of the Royal Mint system, it now operates independently and is owned by the state of Western Australia.
