The first coin in the series 'Echoes of Australian Fauna' is the Thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger Gold Plated Black Proof . The 2019 $5 TASMANIAN TIGER gold plated coin is a stunning 1 oz silver black proof coin minted by the Royal Australian Mint. The 2019 $5 TASMANIAN TIGER features a striking black nickel finish paired with selective gold plating.
Key Specifications
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Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM)
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Denomination: $5 AUD
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Metal: 99.9% Fine Silver
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Weight: 1 oz (Troy ounce)
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Finish: Black Nickel Plating & Selective Gold Plating
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Condition: Proof
- Maximum Mintage: 5,000
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Reverse: Depicts the elusive and extinct Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) prowling through a lush, natural Tasmanian forest environment. The tiger design is selectively plated in radiant gold, perfectly contrasting against the deep, dark background of the black nickel plating.
- Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
