2011 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
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General Coin Information
The 2011 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin appears from the Perth Mint of Australia as the second strike in its series. The High Relief Kangaroo debuted in 2010 as a collectible silver proof high relief strike containing the same kangaroo design found on the extremely popular Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coins.
However, its appearance in 2010 marked some significant differences from those gold Kangaroos. For the first time, the annually changing kangaroo designs appeared on a 99.9% pure silver coin. As if that was not enough to garner collector interest, the Perth also opted to strike it in high relief adding an increased level of detail to the design.
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2011 Australian Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin
Obverse Design
Each High Relief Australian Kangaroo Silver Proof Coin is considered legal tender of the country of Australia under the Australian Currency Act of 1965. It features a face value of AUS $1 and shows Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Surrounding the Queen are the inscriptions of "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1 DOLLAR."
Reverse Design
The reverse contains the Perth Mint's 2011 kangaroo design as completed by Aleysha Howarth, struck in high relief. Also shown on the reverse are the inscriptions of "AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO" and "2011 1 oz 999 SILVER." The Perth Mint's historic 'P' mintmark is also seen on the reverse.
Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin Specifications
| Mint: Perth Mint of Australia Mintmark: P Metal Content: .999 pure silver Weight: 1 oz Gross Weight: 31.135g Diameter: 32.60mm Thickness: 6mm Mintage: 20,000 Issue Price: AUS $110.00 Face Value: AUS $1 Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley Reverse Designer: Aleysha Howarth |
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