2012 Tuvalu 1 oz Silver Funnel-Web Spider Proof

1.0000 troy oz .999 2012 Proof

In 2012, the island nation of Tuvalu issued a remarkable silver coin celebrating one of the most famous arachnids of the Southern Hemisphere. This piece represents the seventh entry in the celebrated Deadly and Dangerous series, highlighting creatures that command respect and fascination. Struck with a polished proof finish, the coin contains one full troy ounce of 0.999 fine silver, combining precious metal with vivid artistic detail. The reverse side of the coin brings the formidable Funnel-Web Spider to life. The spider is depicted against a richly colored backdrop of its natural environment, complete with intricate webbing and green foliage. Surrounding this striking scene is the clear inscription identifying the subject as AUSTRALIA’S FUNNEL WEB SPIDER, emphasizing the creature's native habitat. On the obverse, the coin displays the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist Ian Rank-Broadley. The surrounding inscriptions confirm the monarch's name, the issuing country of Tuvalu, the year 2012, and the legal tender denomination of one dollar. With a limited release of only 5,000 pieces, this coin stands as a fascinating intersection of natural history and modern minting artistry.

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