2012 Australia 1 oz Platinum Platypus BU
2012 Australia 1 oz Platinum Platypus BU
In 2012, Australia celebrated one of its most unusual and beloved native creatures with a striking legal tender coin. Struck from one troy ounce of highly pure 0.9995 platinum, this piece represents the second entry in the nation's respected bullion coin initiative. The issue was limited, with a total production of only 26,580 pieces, each backed by the Australian government for its weight and metal content. The reverse side of the coin captures the platypus submerged in its watery home, surrounded by bubbles and aquatic vegetation. This detailed underwater scene is accompanied by inscriptions indicating the year 2012, the weight of one ounce, and the 9995 platinum purity. On the obverse, the coin displays the classic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, alongside the face value of 100 Dollars and the name of the issuing country.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 100 Dollars |
| Metal | Platinum |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9995 |
| Diameter | 32.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.70 mm |
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