Australiaās first dinosaur fossil was discovered in Victoria in 1903. Dinosaur fossils have been found all over Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia. Australiaās āterrible lizardsāĀ is commemorated in this Australian Dinosaurs C Mintmark coin. It features the fast, lightweight predatorĀ Australovenator wintonensisĀ in precious metal and the large-bodied ornithopodĀ Muttaburrasaurus langdoniĀ on the packaging,/ Australiaās prehistoric creatures are impressive.
The 2022 $10 Australian Dinosaurs C Mintmark1/10oz Gold Proof coin is a highly sought-after release.Ā With a strict limited mintage of just 2,022 coins, it celebrates Australia's prehistoric creatures with a stunning precious metal finish. [1, 2, 3]
Key Specifications
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Mint: Royal Australian Mint
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Denomination: $10 AUD
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Metal: 99.99% Fine Gold
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Weight: 1/10 oz
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Mintage: 2,000
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Finish: Proof
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Mintmark: "C" (Canberra)
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Packaging: Housed in an official presentation case, typically accompanied by themed packaging detailing the species.Ā
Design Details
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Reverse Design: Features the Australovenator, a fast, lightweight megaraptor and predatory dinosaur that once roamed Australia.
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Packaging Design: The display packaging typically showcases another iconic Australian dinosaur, the Muttaburrasaurus langdoni.Ā
Rarity and Market
Because of the low mintage, the piece is generally sold out through primary retailers.