Tuvalu 2021 STINGRAY Deadly & Dangerous Australia Oz Pure Silver Prf FULL OGP

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The latest entry in the incredibly popular Deadly & Dangerous series features Australia's own underwater alien, the Stingray, in full color on this frosted cameo proof pure silver dollar! Don't miss out, make this bizarre, otherworldly creature yours today!
If you've followed the
Deadly and Dangerous Series
since its inception, you already know our advice:
never wait to place your order!
These killer animals can sell out quickly and skyrocket in price! The latest release in this sought-after series is Australia's Stingray, the marine creature that killed Steve Irwin.
With a mintage limit of just 2,500, we recommend quick action!
This one troy ounce pure silver coin presents not one, not two, but three different portraits of the Stingray in its natural environment. We love the metallic paint the Perth Mint employs the enhance the underwater vignettes. Each coin is displayed inside an elegant, luxury presentation case made of highly polished, solid wood and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Stingray coins are few and far between, so here's a great opportunity to add a new species to your numismatic zoo.
The Bizarre and Otherworldly Stingray
Stingrays must be one of the most unusual creatures on Earth. They look like space aliens from another galaxy, all the more so when they glide effortlessly through the water with their huge, undulating wings. Stingrays have their eyes located on the top of their head and their mouth on their underside. These cartilaginous fish have no bones, and are closely related to sharks. The
pièce de résistance
is their long, whiplike tail, with the deadly stinger that gives them their name.
Stingrays can defend themselves and kill in two different ways. The stinger is located partway down the tail. It is usually barbed or serrated, and has between one and three separate blades. When the stingray whips its tail, the stinger causes penetration wounds and trauma to the flesh. These injuries are very painful, but rarely life-threatening in and of themselves. The situation becomes more dire after infection, caused by bacteria and/or fungi on the stinger, sets in.
Fatal stings are rare, as stingrays typically flee from larger creatures. Perhaps the best known stingray fatality was the death of famed conservationist and media personality Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, in 2006. The stinger penetrated his thoracic wall and pierced his heart, causing massive trauma and fatal bleeding.
Stingrays are also venomous. Many secrete a toxic soup composed of multiple venoms with different mechanisms of action. The venoms of the stingray have been relatively unstudied due to the admixture of venomous tissue secretions and mucous membrane cell products located in the cells on the stinger. Stingrays are unusual in having their poisons stored in the cells themselves, as most venomous creatures store their toxins in sacs. In humans, some of these toxins cause increased blood flow in the superficial capillaries, leading to cell death.
Like sharks, stingray species are progressively becoming threatened or vulnerable to extinction, particularly as the consequence of unregulated fishing. As of 2013, nearly fifty different stingray species have been listed as vulnerable or endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
The Death of Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin died on 4 September 2006 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming in the Great Barrier Reef. While swimming in chest-deep water, Irwin approached a short-tail stingray, with an approximate span of two meters (6.5 ft), from the rear, in order to film it swimming away. According to the incident's only witness, "All of a sudden [the stingray] propped on its front and started stabbing wildly with its tail. Hundreds of strikes in a few seconds". Irwin initially believed he only had a punctured lung. However, the stingray's barb pierced his heart, causing him to bleed to death. The stingray's behavior appeared to have been a defensive response to being boxed in. Crew members aboard Irwin's boat administered CPR and rushed him to the nearby Low Isles, where medical staff pronounced him dead.
Technology Note
The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin.
In the case of the Stingray, metallic paint has been employed to superb effect in depicting the underwater scenes!
Obverse
Not one, not two, but three lifelike portraits (two in full color) of large, adult Stingrays in their natural surroundings. The legend AUSTRALIA'S STINGRAY defines the theme.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 9999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an elegant, luxury presentation case made of highly polished, solid wood and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
Specifications
Country
Niue
Mint
Perth Mint of Australia
Year of Issue
2021
Face Value
One Dollar
Weight
31.135 g
Diameter
40.60 mm
Mintage Limit
2,500
Finish
Proof with Color
Composition
.9999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Reeded (milled, serrated)
Artist
Ian Rank Broadley (reverse)
Certificate
Individually Numbered
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