2020 Australian Redback Spider 1oz .999 Silver Bullion Coin
Loved for its beauty and feared for its venom, the Redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) can be found throughout Australia. They are especially common living among humans, where they build their webs in dark places in our homes and gardens. Redbacks are identified by the red stripe on their upper abdomen, and a distinctive hourglass-shaped spot on the underside of the abdomen. Redbacks build distinctive webs that look deceptively messy, but are magnificently engineered to catch the small invertebrates and animals.
Although Redbacks are feared for their venomous bite, Australia has had an antivenom since 1956, with no human fatalities recorded since then. Redbacks are not generally aggressive spiders, and most bites happen by accident. Nevertheless, the tendency of Redbacks to lurk in human homes and bite the unsuspecting has been immortalised in song and poetry in Australia. In spite of their reputation, Redbacks do have an important role to play in Australia’s biodiversity, both as insect predators and as prey.
Struck by Royal Australian Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and has a mintage of 25,000.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse features a female Redback spider delicately suspended in her characteristic web. It also features the coins weight and purity.
The obverse features Jody Clarks effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well as the monetary denomination and 2020 year-date.
PRESENTATION
Each coin is presented in a protective capsule.
Technical Specifications
| Year Date | 2020 |
| Silver Content (Troy oz) | 1 |
| Monetary Denomination (AUD) | 1.00 |
| Fineness (% purity) | 99.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
| Finish | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Maximum Mintage | 25,000 |
| Obverse Designer | J. Clark |
| Reverse Designer | A. Ball |
ABOUT THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT
The Royal Australian Mint is the sole producer of all Australia’s circulating coins. Opened in 1965 and situated in the Australian federal capital city of Canberra, in the suburb of Deakin, the Mint is also a very popular tourist destination for visitors and locals alike. Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for The Royal Australian Mint’s bullion and numismatic products.
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