1 oz Silver Humpback Whale Australian Antarctic Territory 2023 (Mintage: 25,000)
- Dynamic design: Mother with two calves
- Noble origin: Royal Australian Mint
- In memoriam: Queen Elizabeth II
- Dynamic designA leaping whale, below it the mother with two calves
- Noble originSuperb minting craftsmanship from the renowned Australian mint
- In memoriamHer portrait with the years of her reign 1952 to 2022
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Humpback whale
One sea, many animals.Megaptera, named for its flippers.
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated, issuing country Australia. The image shows a leaping humpback whale, with whales under water below.
Humpback whale on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated, issuing country Australia. The image shows a leaping humpback whale, with whales under water below.
The animal
The humpback whale’s scientific name is Megaptera, “big-winged”.
It owes the name to its long pectoral fins.
Source: NOAA Fisheries
The coin
Penguin and whale of Antarctica
The emperor penguin and humpback whale appeared in 2023 as two separate silver ounces from the Royal Australian Mint, each 1 dollar and each 25,000 pieces.
The obverse bears the portrait of Elizabeth II with the years 1952 and 2022.
One sea, many animals
Every animal has a trait of its own
Sea turtleTo lay her eggs, she usually returns to the area where she hatched.
SeahorseThe male becomes pregnant and gives birth to the young.
DolphinCommon bottlenose dolphins develop their own unmistakable whistle.
Hammerhead sharkWith both eyes at once, it sees more ahead than related sharks.
StingrayIt breathes through openings on top of its head, even when buried in the sand.
OctopusIt has three hearts and blue blood.
OrcaIts calls serve the family as a sign of recognition.
Emperor penguinIt dives deeper than any other bird.
Each trait comes from a specialist source.
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Australia
- Face value
- 1 dollar
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
- Mintage
- 25,000 pieces
- Year
- 2023
One sea, many animals, each with a trait of its own.
1 oz Silver Humpback Whale Australian Antarctic Territory 2023: A Jewel for Your Collection
- Limited: Low mintage of only 25,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Higher appreciation potential due to limited mintage
- Very rare collector's coin: A highlight for every collector
The 1 oz Silver Humpback Whale Australian Antarctic Territory 2023 is a fascinating collector's item and an attractive investment opportunity. As the second release in the "Australian Antarctic Territory" series and with a strict limited mintage of only 25,000 pieces worldwide, this coin offers high appreciation potential. Struck by the renowned Royal Australian Mint, it is a prime example of the high art of coin minting.
Unique Design and High Quality
The coin is distinguished by its unique design and high quality. The design depicts a humpback whale leaping from the water as well as a female humpback whale with her two calves — an impressive tribute to one of the largest mammals in the world. Along the upper edge of the coin, the inscription "HUMPBACK WHALE", the weight and the fineness of the silver coin can be seen. The reverse presents the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the dates of her reign "1952-2022", the face value "1 DOLLAR" and the year of issue "2023".
Valuable Investment in Silver
As a silver coin, the 1 oz Silver Humpback Whale Australian Antarctic Territory 2023 offers numerous advantages not only for collectors but also for investors. Silver has long been recognised as a store of value and investment product. With its limited availability and high industrial demand, silver offers long-term value stability. Furthermore, profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year.
Rare Rarity with High Collector Value
The 1 oz Silver Humpback Whale Australian Antarctic Territory 2023 is not only an excellent investment opportunity, but also a rare rarity with high collector value. With its very low mintage of only 25,000 pieces worldwide, it is a true jewel for every collector. It is delivered in a protective capsule that optimally preserves its quality and value.
Fascinating Connection to the Australian Antarctic Territory
The coin references the Australian Antarctic Territory, an area in Antarctica over which the state of Australia has claimed sovereignty since 13 June 1933. With an area of 5,896,500 square kilometres, the territory is almost 80% the size of Australia itself. The humpback whale is one of the most well-known inhabitants of this icy continent and captivates with its size and breathtaking leaps from the sea.
The 1 oz Silver Humpback Whale Australian Antarctic Territory 2023 is more than just a silver coin — it is a piece of history, a work of art and a valuable investment opportunity all in one. Seize the opportunity and enrich your collection with this impressive piece!
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