2013 1oz Silver Proof Kangaroo - Explorers' First Sightings

Kangaroo Series - Explorers' First Sightings - Stubbs' portrait is one of the first non-indigenous artist impressions of the kangaroo. Botanist Joseph Banks brought a specimen of the unusual creature back to England after the HMS Endeavour’s first Pacific voyage, and commissioned Stubbs to paint its likeness.

The Australian 2013 1oz SILVER  PROOF KANGAROO coin is issued by the Royal Australian Mint in Australia and is stuck to high standard and finish.

The coin contains 1oz of 99.9% fineness Silver with a frosted finish, and is in a protective capsule to keep it’s proof like quality (See Photo).  The coin is attractively housed in a Royal Australian Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The Royal Australian Mint Kangaroo series coins are now classed as a pure collectors coin, and not just bought for the bullion content.  They are dificult to get hold of if wanting to compile a full date collection and hence warrant an additional premium.