Description
DINGO Australia Deadly Dangerous. This beautiful 1 Oz Silver coin is part of the “Deadly and Dangerous” series, dedicated to some of the most dangerous animals of Australia. In this edition – the Dingo. The coin has a beautiful coloration, has a wonderful design, has a Proof quality and comes in a themed case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage to 5,000 pieces worldwide.
Dingo The dingo (Canis lupus dingo or Canis dingo) is a type of feral dog native to Australia. The first British colonists to arrive in 1788 established a settlement at Port Jackson and recorded dingoes living there with indigenous Australians. Although the dingo exists in the wild, it associates with humans but has not been selectively bred similarly to other domesticated animals.
It is a medium-sized canid that possesses a lean, hardy body designed for speed, agility and stamina. The dingo’s three main coat colors are described as being either light ginger (or tan), black and tan, or creamy white. The head is the widest part of the dingo, is wedge-shaped, and large in proportion to the body. The dingo skull differs to that of the domestic dog by its larger palatal width, longer rostrum, shorter skull height, and wider sagittal crest.
The dingo could be considered as an ecotype or an ecospecies which has adapted to Australia’s unique environment. It is listed as a Vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List due to declining numbers caused by hybridization with the domestic dog. The reverse of the coin depicts the wonderful colored image of a Dingo howling over a beautiful background with a sunset. On the bottom of the reverse, the inscriptions:
DINGO Australia Deadly Dangerous
“AUSTRALIA’S DINGO” – the name of the coin and “1oz 9999 SILVER” – the weight of the coin and the fineness of the silver. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: “QUEEN ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “2018” – the year of issue, “TUVALU” – the issue country and “1 DOLLAR” – the face value. Country – Tuvalu Year – 2018 Face Value – 1 Dollar Metal – Silver Fineness (purity) – 999/1000 Weight (g) – 31.1 (1 oz) Diameter (mm) – 40.6 Quality – Proof Mintage (pcs) – 5,000 Certificate (COA) – Yes Presentation case (box)-Yes
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