Australia Zoo (3.) - Sumatran Elephant
1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated

• 3rd Issue from the Australia Zoo Series
• Premium Bullion Coin
  
• 99.9% Silver
• Mintage only 25,000 pieces
• Delivery in Capsule

The third issue in the Australia Zoo Series from the Royal Australian Mint was struck from one ounce of silver and is dedicated to the Sumatran Elephant. The motive features four adult elephants and emphasizes their impressive strength and size. Above the elephants is the inscription "AUSTRALIA ZOO - SUMATRAN ELEPHANT". The weight and fineness complete the design. The elephants pictured are four specimens from the Australia Zoo named Christina, Megawati, Widya and Raflesia. The reverse features the Jody Clark portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The denomination "1 DOLLAR" and the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA 2022" are also included in the design.

The Sumatran elephant is the smallest subspecies of the Asian elephant. Compared to other subspecies, the Sumatran elephant is characterized in particular by its lighter pigmentation and a 20th pair of ribs. Its natural habitat is endemically restricted to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The already very reduced populations are further threatened by intensive tree clearing, hunting for ivory and poaching. With an estimated population of only 2,400 to 2,800 specimens, the elephant is classified as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. The limited Australia Zoo - Sumatran Elephant Premium Bullion Coin is delivered in a protective coin capsule.

INFO:  If you order 10 coins, the coins are delivered in the original roll from the Royal Australian Mint.