2023 Australia's Most Dangerous - Desert Scorpion 1oz Silver Coloured Proof Coin

The Royal Australian Mint is pleased to present the third release in the ”Australia’s Most Dangerous” series featuring the Desert Scorpion. These coins are created to the Mint’s highest standards with guaranteed metal content and quality.

Product Features

• The third release in the Australia's Most Dangerous Silver Coloured Proof Series.
• Reverse features the Scorpion in its desert environment with the rays of the Sun baking into the sand
• Obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth designed by Jody Clark
• Coin in a presentation case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
• Limited mintage of 1,000 proof coins.
  

Desert Scorpion

This feared creature is known to be large and aggressive and can inflict a painful sting to humans. Occupying much of Australia's arid deserts, the Australian Desert Scorpion endures scorching temperatures by digging spiralling burrows up to a metre deep. This spiral formation allows the scorpion to regulate the temperature of its environment.

Known to grow up to 12 centimetres long, the Australian Desert Scorpion uses its powerful pincers to capture and hold its prey before stinging it with its poisonous tail.