Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Coloured Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse depicts a dual design of a mature killer whale and calf in colour under the sea, and a struck design showing an adult leaping from an ocean of floating icebergs. The background incorporates the outline of the Antarctic continent bordered by the inscriptions 2011 – KILLER WHALE and ‘Australian Antarctic Territory’. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is also incorporated into the design.
Limited Mintage
No more than 7,500 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Presentation Packaging
The coin is housed in a charcoal-coloured presentation case, which comes within a stylish outer shipper.
Technical Specifications
Silver Content (Troy oz) | 1 |
Monetary Denomination (AUD) | 1 |
Fineness (% purity) | 99.9 |
Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 31.135 |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 40.60 |
Maximum Thickness (mm) | 4.00 |
Designer | Wade Robinson |
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