The ever popular Deadly and Dangerous series features some of Australia's most fearsome creatures, with the thirteenth coin in the program capturing the native dingo. This wild dog is believed to have arrived in Australia around 5,000 years ago. Often found throughout most of mainland Australia, they inhabit woodland and grassland areas that extend to the edge of forests.
Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Silver
Each coin is meticulously struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality.
Colour Design
The coin’s reverse features one dingo howling with a pair looking out over an outback landscape in the background. The design also includes the inscription AUSTRALIA’S DINGO, the 2018 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Tuvalu Legal Tender
Each coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. The obverse of the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2018 year-date and the monetary denomination.
Limited Mintage
No more than 5,000 of the Deadly and Dangerous 2018 Dingo 1oz Silver Proof Coin will be released worldwide.
Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate
The coin is presented in a high-gloss timber display case within a shipper emblazoned with the warning DANGER and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.