Silver Ounce 2015 Australian Saltwater Crocodile, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·.

The coin's reverse depicts a saltwater crocodile with its jaws open, exposing its sharp teeth.

Around above, the inscription AUSTRALIAN SALTWATER CROCODILE. Around below, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2015 1oz 999 SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is below the reptile. The designer's initials NM (for Natasha Muhl) are on its tail.

Finish: proof.
Packaging: in a classic grey presentation case within a themed shipper. There is a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint Item ID: 15X46AAA
Issue price: AU$ 99.00

This reverse design was issued in the following formats:
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Saltwater Crocodile 2014
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Australian Saltwater Crocodile 2015
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Australian Saltwater Crocodile 2017