Star Dreaming (3.) - The Shark in the Stars
1/2 Oz Silver - Uncirculated

• 3rd and final Issue in the "Star Dreaming" series
• Mintage 5,000 pieces
• With Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original Box

The three-part series "Star Dreaming" issued by the Royal Australian Mint tells indigenous astronomical stories and provides insight in the wisdom of ancient cultures. The third and final issue of the series is dedicated to the Shark in the Stars (Beizam). The motive shows a colorful representation of the Beizam, which consists of seven stars in the constellation of the Big Dipper and the Big Bear (Ursa Major), in the night sky. The artwork is by Torres Strait Dauareb elder Segar Passi. The Torres Strait Islanders are the indigenous people of the islands of the same name off Queensland, Australia. A Melanesian seafaring people, they are the custodians of a land that spans more than 250 islands, 14 of which are inhabited. Their culture is estimated to date back 8000 years. By means of observing the Shark in the Stars, it is possible for them to determine when it is a good time to plant crops, or when seasonal storms occur. The reverse features the Jody Clark portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", "1 DOLLAR" and "2021". The coin is delivered in the original box of the Royal Australian Mint including a certificate of authenticity.