Item: Perth Mint Discover Australia Dreaming Series – 2010 Common Wombat 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Issue Mint: The Perth Mint

Legal Tender: Australian $1

Mintage: 10,000

Material: 1 Troy oz 99.9% Silver

Condition: Brand New in original issue condition. Each coin is housed in a presentation display case and superbly illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Current Market Price: $89.50

Detailed Description

The Dreaming Series is the current chapter in The Perth Mint’s prestigious Discover Australia coin program depicting iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. Following the outstanding success of the first Dreaming releases in 2009, the Mint proudly presents the 2010 gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti’s unique interpretations of more well-known Australian animals.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

This 2010 coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Australian Legal Tender

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Common Wombat Design With Colour

The coin’s reverse depicts a unique interpretation of a Common Wombat – an herbivorous marsupial that digs burrows with its powerful claws.  The design is enhanced with a coloured pattern in the background.

Created by Indigenous Artist Darryl Bellotti

Designs for the three-year Dreaming Series have been created by Darryl Bellotti, The Perth Mint’s Indigenous artist.  Read more about Darryl Bellotti.

HM Queen Elizabeth II Obverse

The coin’s obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Extremely Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these silver coins.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of