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This solitary sea turtle can be found in the coral reefs of northern Australia. Listed as endangered, the Hawksbill Turtle matures at thirty years of age and has a lifespan of up to fifty years. An adult Hawksbill can grow up to 1 metre in length.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The 2011-dated coin is struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Hawksbill Turtle Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse depicts a Hawksbill Turtle in colour and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Incorporated into the design are the inscriptions AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II – THE REEF and HAWKSBILL TURTLE.
‘P’ Mintmark
The coin’s reverse incorporates The Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mintmark.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date on the obverse.
Presentation Packaging
The coin is housed in a presentation case. The case comes in a stylised box shipper.
Limited Mintage
No more than 10,000 Hawksbill Turtle coins will be released by The Perth Mint.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
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