This adorable Forest Babies coin captures the innocence and playfulness of a juvenile Red Squirrel.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Adorable Reverse Design
Instantly recognisable by their red fur, the Red Squirrel can be found across most of Europe and northern Asia. The coin’s reverse depicts an irresistible coloured image of a beautiful baby Red Squirrel headed by the inscription RED SQUIRREL. Delicately frosted representations of forest flowers and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design.
Tuvalu Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the obverse of this coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination and the 2013 year-date.
Mintages
The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these Forest Babies – Red Squirrel 2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coins.
Beautifully Illustrated Presentation Card
The coin is presented in a delightfully illustrated card, and can be purchased individually or together with the Grey Wolf and Brown Bear in a bundle at a discounted price.