1996 $1 Kangaroo 1oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Silver - 2oz Proof/Antiqued a symbol of wisdom

a symbol of wisdom

These fantastical creatures were known as The Queen’s Beasts

At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918

dried to timeless beauty by the relentless baking sun

Of the 56 kangaroo species found in Australia the largest is the Red Kangaroo

1996 $1 Kangaroo 1oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Silver - 2oz Proof/Antiqued a symbol of wisdomThis special issue created by the Royal Australian Mint for coin collectors and international visitors and has unique heirloom and gift value. The reverse design features a portrait of an Eastern Grey Kangaroo and her Joey. Another feature of this remarkable coin is its 'reverse frosting', where proof like characteristics have been achieved by highly polishing the raised images on a delicately frosted background. The Silver Kangaroo featured on the