Niue 2024 Rock Wallaby Kangaroo Australia At Night $1 1 Oz Pure Silver Black OGP

Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment! SOLD OUT at the Mint! A rock wallaby is like a kangaroo, only smaller and cuter! This latest release in the Australia At Night Program of Black Proofs features the Rock Wallaby, struck in one troy ounce of pure silver, with a proprietary black treatment to simulate its dark, nocturnal world! Talisman Coins is thrilled to bring you the Rock Wallaby, ninth release in the ever-popular Australia at Night series that explores Australia’s nocturnal wildlife! These elusive creatures are called "marsupial gymnasts" because of their ability to safely navigate steep, rocky terrain in the most remote hinterlands of the Island Continent. This charming scene depicts a mother rock wallaby with her little joey foraging under the light of a full moon in their native outback habitat. The cliffs and rocky outcrops, along with the sparse vegetation, are rendered in meticulous detail, as are the wallabies themselves. Struck in one full troy ounce of pure silver, with a proprietary, velvety black finish that simulates the nighttime, the Rock Wallaby Black Proof is limited to just 1,000 exemplars worldwide. Rock Wallabies Ninth in the popular Australia at Night series, this coin is a tribute to the little-seen Rock Wallaby. Smaller and cuter than kangaroos, Rock Wallabies are native to Australia and are completely nocturnal. They make their homes in steep, rocky, complex terrain, holing up during the day in a shelter, such as a cave, overhang or dense vegetation. At night they come out into the surrounding countryside to feed. Known as Australia's "marsupial gymnasts", these endearing critters occupy the ecological niche inhabited by goats and mountain sheep on other continents. Unfortunately, feral goats, introduced by Europeans, are able to out-compete the hapless rock wallaby and destroy its fragile habitat. Non-native red foxes also represent a challenge, as they prey on young rock wallabies. These adorable Aussie natives inhabit the remoteness the Australia's Great Dividing Range, from southwest Queensland to Victoria’s Grampians Mountains. Obverse A mother rock wallaby and her little joey forage under the light of a full moon in their native, rocky terrain. The scene sports a proprietary black treatment to simulate the nighttime. The legends AUSTRALIA AT NIGHT and ROCK WALLABY denote the theme. Reverse His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Image of the back side of the certificate is mint-supplied and for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Specifications Country Niue Year of Issue 2024 Face Value One Dollar Weight 31.39 g Diameter 38.6 mm Mintage Limit 1,000 Finish Proof with Proprietary Black Proof Finish Composition .999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Serrated (milled, reeded) Artist Jody Clark (reverse) Certificate Individually Numbered Niue Niue is an island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, hence the portrait of the British monarch on most of its coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260 square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English. Copyright © 2024 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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