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Discover Australia - The dreaming series

Coin name	Brolga 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	1 dollar
Metal, fineness	Silver 999/1,000
Weight (gr).	31.635 (ą 0.500)
Fine metal content not less than (troy oz).	1
Maximum diameter (mm).	40.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	4.00
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	10,000
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylised representation of a pair of flying brolgas soaring through the wild blue yonder, as represented by the splashes of warm color. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 BROLGA 1oz 999 SILVER", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "1 DOLLAR". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	00530/10,000

Coin name	Dolphin 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	1 dollar
Metal, fineness	Silver 999/1,000
Weight (gr).	31.635 (ą 0.500)
Fine metal content not less than (troy oz).	1
Maximum diameter (mm).	40.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	4.00
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	10,000
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylised representation of a bottlenose dolphin leaping out of the water, which recedes in splashes of warm color under its tail flipper, with the path of the dolphin represented by dots. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 DOLPHIN 1oz 999 SILVER", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "1 DOLLAR". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	00530/10,000

Coin name	Echidna 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	1 dollar
Metal, fineness	Silver 999/1,000
Weight (gr).	31.635 (ą 0.500)
Fine metal content not less than (troy oz).	1
Maximum diameter (mm).	40.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	4.00
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	10,000
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylised representation of a spiny echidna wandering through the outback in search of its favourite meal, above splashes of warm color representing the landscape, with the path of the echidna represented by dots. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 ECHIDNA 1oz 999 SILVER", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "1 DOLLAR". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	00530/10,000

Coin name	Kangaroo 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	1 dollar
Metal, fineness	Silver 999/1,000
Weight (gr).	31.635 (ą 0.500)
Fine metal content not less than (troy oz).	1
Maximum diameter (mm).	40.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	4.00
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	10,000
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylised representation of a kangaroo bounding across the dry Australian outback, which explodes in splashes of warm color under the kangaroo's feet, with the path of the kangaroo represented by dots. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 KANGAROO 1oz 999 SILVER", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "1 DOLLAR". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	00530/10,000

Coin name	King Brown Snake 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	1 dollar
Metal, fineness	Silver 999/1,000
Weight (gr).	31.635 (ą 0.500)
Fine metal content not less than (troy oz).	1
Maximum diameter (mm).	40.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	4.00
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	10,000
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylised representation of a king brown snake flicking out its forked tongue, smelling the air and searching for prey. It is seen from above, on splashes of war color representing the desert pavement (or gibber) environment in which it lives. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 KING BROWN SNAKE 1oz 999 SILVER", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "1 DOLLAR". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	00530/10,000

Coin name	Brolga 2009 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Gold 9,999/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.133 (ą 0.022).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Maximum diameter (mm).	16.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	1.50
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a brolga sleeping or sitting on its nest in a relaxed state. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 BROLGA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD", "2009", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0021/2,500

Coin name	Dolphin 2009 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Gold 9,999/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.133 (ą 0.022).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Maximum diameter (mm).	16.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	1.50
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a bottlenose dolphin leaping out of the water, with the splashes of water and motion represented by a circular pattern of dots surrounding the dolphin. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 DOLPHIN 1/10oz 9999 GOLD", "2009", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0021/2,500

Coin name	Echidna 2009 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Gold 9,999/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.133 (ą 0.022).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Maximum diameter (mm).	16.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	1.50
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of an echidna sititng or sleeping in its burrow. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 ECHIDNA 1/10oz 9999 GOLD", "2009", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0021/2,500

Coin name	Kangaroo 2009 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Gold 9,999/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.133 (ą 0.022).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Maximum diameter (mm).	16.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	1.50
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a crouching kangaroo, resting or sleeping in a relaxed state. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 KANGAROO 1/10oz 9999 GOLD", "2009", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0021/2,500

Coin name	King Brown Snake 2009 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Gold 9,999/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.133 (ą 0.022).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Maximum diameter (mm).	16.60
Maximum thickness (mm).	1.50
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a king brown snake resting or sleeping in its nest. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 KING BROWN SNAKE 1/10oz 9999 GOLD", "2009", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia).
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0021/2,500

Coin name	Brolga 2009 1/10oz Platinum Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Platinum 9,995/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.137 (ą 0.025).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Diameter (mm).	16.60
Thickness (mm).	1.32
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a pair of brolgas performing the intricate mating dance for which they are known the world over, standing with their heads pointing upwards; and a colour-washed background representing their habitat. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 BROLGA 1/10oz PLATINUM 9995", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia)
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0008/2,500

Coin name	Dolphin 2009 1/10oz Platinum Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Platinum 9,995/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.137 (ą 0.025).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Diameter (mm).	16.60
Thickness (mm).	1.32
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a mother dolphin and her two young dolphin twins splashing headlong through the colour-washed waves representing their habitat. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 BROLGA 1/10oz PLATINUM 9995", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia)
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0008/2,500

Coin name	Echidna 2009 1/10oz Platinum Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Platinum 9,995/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.137 (ą 0.025).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Diameter (mm).	16.60
Thickness (mm).	1.32
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a mother echidna sitting on a nest of colour-washed eggs; and a colour-washed background representing its habitat. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 ECHIDNA 1/10oz PLATINUM 9995", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia)
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0008/2,500

Coin name	Kangaroo 2009 1/10oz Platinum Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Platinum 9,995/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.137 (ą 0.025).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Diameter (mm).	16.60
Thickness (mm).	1.32
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of a kangaroo looking backwards over its shoulder as it bounds across the Australian outback; and a colour-washed background representing its habitat. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 KANGAROO 1/10oz PLATINUM 9995", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia)
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0008/2,500

Coin name	King Brown Snake 2009 1/10oz Platinum Proof Coin
State	Australia
Law	Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 2).
Date of issue	April 2009
Denomination	15 dollars
Metal, fineness	Platinum 9,995/10,000
Total weight (gr).	3.137 (ą 0.025).
Fine metal content not less than (oz).	1/10
Diameter (mm).	16.60
Thickness (mm).	1.32
Edge	Continuously milled
Quality	Proof
Mintage (pcs).	2,500
Mint	Perth Mint
Picture
Reverse	The coin's reverse depicts a stylized representation of an undulating mother king brown snake depositing its clutch of eggs in the colour-washed desert pavement (or gibber) of the Australian outback representing its habitat. The inscriptions "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA", "2009 KING BROWN SNAKE 1/10oz PLATINUM 9995", the traditional "P" mintmark and the monogram "DB" also appear in the design.
Reverse author	Darryl Bellotti (Australia)
Obverse	The inscriptions, divided by dots: to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "15 DOLLARS". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse author	Ian Rank-Broadley (UK).
CoA	0008/2,500

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