3069) Tiger Snake, Australia: "Australia's Most Dangerous Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the fifth Coin in the $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion/Investment and $100 Gold Investment Coin Series: Coin issue year: 06.11.2023:
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i) Australian Redback Spider: The first Coin in a new $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion Coin Series brought out by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in a series titled - "Australia's Most Dangerous": Coin issue year: 2020
ii) "Great White Shark", Republic of Palau: A $5 (5 Dollars) Silver Proof Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH on behalf of Palau: Year of Coin issue: 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)
iii) Tiger Snake, Australia: "Australia's Most Dangerous Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the fifth coin in the $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion/Investment and $100 Gold Investment Coin Series: Coin issue year: 06.11.2023
The Royal Australian Mint’s (RAM) - "Australia’s Most Dangerous Coin Series" has had four successful releases including the Redback Spider, Great White Shark, Desert Scorpion and Box Jellyfish.
The Tiger Snake is the fifth release in the series, which include a $1 1 oz Silver Investment Coin and a $100 1 oz Gold Investment Coin.
Distinct from regular bullion, the Mint’s investment coins are characterised by inspiring designs, low mintage, a tremendous level of quality and a world-first security feature (on the gold coins).
Featuring the Tiger Snake, these Silver and Gold Investment coins are struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s brilliant uncirculated finish.
About the Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus):
The Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) is a large and highly venomous snake of southern Australia, including its coastal islands and Tasmania.
These snakes are often observed and locally well known by their banding, black and yellow like a tiger, although the species can be highly variable in coloration and patterning.
All populations are classified within the genus Notechis (Elapidae). Their diverse characteristics have been classified either as distinct species or by subspecies and regional variation.
While Tiger Snakes are usually ground-dwelling, they are able to swim as well as climb into trees and buildings.
The Tiger Snake inhabits much Southern Australia and is known for its striking black and yellow bands, however some Tiger Snakes are without these bold markings. The dark bands allow the snakes to better absorb heat during the short growing season.
If threatened, Tiger Snakes can become aggressive, and their bite releases toxic venom, which can be fatal to humans.
Impressively, Tiger Snakes can swim and climb. They can remain submerged underwater for up to nine minutes and have also been found up to 10 metres above ground. They frequently inhabit watery areas including dams, creeks, swamps and wetlands.
Notechis is a genus of large venomous snakes in the family Elapidae restricted to subtropical and temperate regions of Australia.
Tiger snakes are a large group of distinct populations, which may be isolated or overlapping, with extreme variance in size and colour. Individuals also show seasonal variation in colour.
The total length is typically about 1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in). The patterning is darker bands, strongly contrasting or indistinct, which are pale to very dark in colour.
Colouration is olive, yellow, orange-brown, or jet-black, and the underside of the snake is light yellow or orange.
Tiger snakes use venom to kill prey and may also bite an aggressor; they are potentially fatal to humans.
Tolerant of low temperatures, the snake may be active on warmer nights. When threatened, they flatten their bodies and raise their heads above the ground in a classic prestrike stance.
Tiger snakes accounted for 21% of identified snakebite victims in Australia between 2005 and present day, including a few fatalities.
Tiger snake venoms possess potent neurotoxins, coagulants, haemolysins, and myotoxins. Symptoms of a bite include localised pain in the foot and neck region, tingling, numbness, and sweating, followed by a fairly rapid onset of breathing difficulties and paralysis.
The $100 (Gold) and $1 (Silver) Bullion/Investment Coins:
The Reverse of the $100 (Gold) and $1 Silver Bullion/Investment Coins depicts a Tiger Snake in its natural habitat slithering through an open terrain and moving towards a grassy patch, where it can hide.
The inscription at upper section reads - " TIGER SNAKE".
On the left periphery is inscribed the coin's weight and metallic composition - "1 Oz .9999 Gold or 1 Oz .999 SILVER".
The Obverse of the $100 (Gold) and $1 Silver Bullion/Investment Coins depicts an effigy of Late Queen Elizabeth II facing right, designed by Jody Clark, whose initials "JC" appear below the Queen's neck.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "ELIZABETH II. 1952-2022. AUSTRALIA. 2024. 100 DOLLARS (GOLD) or 1 DOLLAR (SILVER)".
i) The specifications of the Gold Bullion/Investment Coin are:
Country: Australia; Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024; Coin Series Theme: "Australia's Most Dangerous"; Denomination: 100 Dollars (AUD); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Diameter/Size: 40.0 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1 Oz; Edge: Reeded; Minted by: Royal Australian Mint (RAM); Mintage: 250 pieces; Box and Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Australian Legal Tender: Yes.
ii) The specifications of the Silver Bullion/Investment Coin are:
Country: Australia; Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024; Coin Series Theme: "Australia's Most Dangerous"; Denomination: 1 Dollar (AUD); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Diameter/Size: 40.0 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1 Oz; Edge: Reeded; Minted by: Royal Australian Mint (RAM); Mintage: 25,000 pieces; Box and Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Australian Legal Tender: Yes.
The Tarot Card Collection:
11) "Wheel of Fortune", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eleventh $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
12) "Justice", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Twelfth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card releasedby the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
13) "The Hanged Man", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Thirteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
14) "Death", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Thirteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
15) "Temperance", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Fourteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
Other Posts on James Bond movies/franchise on this blog:
i) A James Bond Mega issue by Royal Mail, UK, celebrating the 25th Bond Movie "No Time to Die" and presenting all six actors who have acted as James Bond over the years, together with "Q Branch's" path defining gadgets/machines; ii) A combo issue of Royal Mail Stamps and Royal Mint, UK's Gold, Silver and BU Coins
ii) Casino Royale Poker Chip Replica, Tuvalu: Perth Mint Australia has brought out $1 (One Dollar) Silver Bullion Coins that mark James Bond Day: Coins issued on behalf of Tuvalu: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.010.2023
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The Punk Universe Banknote/Voucher & Coin Series:
Links to other Coins in the Cyborg Revolution Coin Series" issued in this Series:
Great Birds Coin Series:
i) Wandering Albatross, Niue Island: "Great Birds Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A $5 (Five Dollars) Wandering Albatross shaped Silver Coin released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of the Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
Runes:
1) Did You Know Series (81): Runes, Germania Mint: A set of six Silver Antique Finish (AF) Runes - part of a set of 24 - used as a Divination Tool by using stones with symbols to answer questions about the last, present, and future: Year of Runes minted: 2023
Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:
Posts on Disney Occasions - Disney100:
i) Mickey Mouse and Friends, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1 oz Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
ii) Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1/4 oz Gold Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
Post of "Avatar - The Way of Water":
i) "Avatar - The Way of Water", New Zealand: New Zealand Post has issued a set of postage stamps, which feature characters from the movie, which was also filmed in New Zealand: Date of Stamps issue: 01.03.2023
Posts on "The Lord Of The Rings" on this blog:
Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory Coin Series:
Australian Dolphins Coin Series:
Australia's Coat of Arms Coin Series:
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Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:
Steampunk Coin Series:
Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:
Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series:
1) "Animalia", A Book by Graeme Base, Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": "35th Anniversary of Animalia (1986-2021);" The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued a coloured 20c (Cent) Coin featuring the cover of this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Diary of a Wombat", Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat (2002-2022)": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the second 20c (Cent) Coin in the Series featuring this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022
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Links to Legendary Lands Coin Series:
Links to Code of the Future Coin Series:
Discovery of America Coin Series:
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Fury of Nature Coin Series:
Amazing Animals Coin Series:
Links to posts on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:
Links to posts on "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection on this Blog:
i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022
6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":
7) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to posts on Boba Fett:
1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021
2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)
Other Links:
1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set
3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021
Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:
1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022
2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year od Coin issue: 2022
Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:
The Assassins Coin Series, Niue Island:
The Universe Coin Collection:
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Links to Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series issued by the Czech Mint posts:
Femme Fatale Coin Series:
Women Warriors Coin Series:
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Cycle of Armoured Vehicles Coin Series:
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Links to posts from the Volga-Vyatka Mint (Numisart Mint) - Coin Series titled - "Confrontation":
Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:
Links to posts on Australia, New Zealand and Countries and Overseas Territories of the South Pacific etc on this Blog:
1) Bank of Papua New Guinea: 36th Anniversary Celebrations (1973-2008): A Commemorative Uncirculated Coin Set consisting of a 2 Kina Banknote & a 2 Kina Coin
The Earth and Beyond Coin Series:
Matariki: The Maori New Year:
Australian Wildflower Coin Series:
Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:
Dreaming Down Under Coin Series:
Australian Coat of Arms Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series:
"Australian Shipwrecks" Coin Series:
Beneath The Southern Skies Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series:
Star Dreaming Coin Series:
Links to interesting Posts on coins from Tuvalu Islands:
Link to Posts from Tokelau:
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Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:
The Tarot Card Collection:
The Witcher Coin Series, Niue Islands:
