In 2011, the Perth Mint launched the Australian Platinum Platypus Series, a unique bullion coin collection celebrating one of Australia’s fascinating native animals. This series ran until 2018, and each release highlighted the platypus, a remarkable creature found in the rivers of eastern Australia. Right now, 2015 1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in protective plastic!
• 5th issue in the Platinum Platypus Series!
• Declared mintage of only 12,420 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $100 (AUD) backed by the government of Australia.
• The obverse side features Queen Elizabeth II.
• On the reverse is a platypus swimming underwater.

Each 2015 1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus Coin is available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes packaged in protective plastic. This series debuted in 2011 with a maximum mintage of 30,000 coins that sold out completely. The 2015 release is the fifth in the series, with just 12,420 coins minted for collectors and investors.

The platypus is one of nature’s most extraordinary creatures, blending features of multiple animals. With a duck-like bill, otter-like feet, and a beaver-like tail, the platypus is truly unique. Found in eastern Australian waterways, these egg-laying mammals rely on their sensitive bills, which are equipped with electroreceptors, to detect prey in murky waters.

On the obverse of the 2015 Australian Platinum Platypus Coin, you’ll find a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Created by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998, this fourth-generation effigy depicts Her Majesty in right-profile relief wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.

The reverse side of the 2015 1 oz Platinum Platypus Coin features the image of a platypus swimming underwater. This design was a staple throughout the series, showcasing the platypus in its natural aquatic habitat. These creatures depend on clean rivers with stable banks for burrowing and abundant prey like insects and crustaceans to thrive.

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