1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coins

Australian Platinum Platypus Coins

Struck in .9995 platinum bullion by Australia's Perth Mint, only 30,000 of these unique 1 oz Platinum Platypus Coins were released in 2011.

The platinum coin’s reverse face features the remarkable Australian animal, the platypus, which is one of the world’s only two egg-laying mammals. An effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse surface of these legal tender Australian platinum coins.

Obverse

• Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Mintage year of 2011
• Face value of 100 AUD

Reverse

• Features the uniquely Australian platypus in dynamic detail
• Platinum purity stamp: 9995
• Platinum weight stamp: 1 oz
• Country of origin: Australia
• Perth Mint "P" mintmark

Special Features

• Limited annual mintage enhances collectability and long-term value
• IRA-eligible in the United States
• Government-backed by the Australian Government

About the Perth Mint

Founded in 1899 and backed by the Government of Western Australia, the Perth Mint is known for its striking designs and high-quality gold, silver, and platinum bullion. Its coins, like the Australian Kangaroo, are favorites among collectors and investors alike.

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