Silver Ounce 2011 Beagle, Coin from Tuvalu - detailed information

This coin was issued in Tuvalu.

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Working Dogs 1oz Silver Proof Coin Beagle | The Perth Mint

The Mint says about this coin:

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver Beagle Reverse Design Tuvalu Legal Tender Extremely Limited Availability Numbered Certificate of Authenticity Presentation Packaging Includes $1 Donation to The RSPCA Commissioned Product Struck by The Perth Mint

The beagle is a small to medium sized canine and member of the hound family. The beagle’s highly developed sense of smell make it one of the world’s most useful working dogs. This intelligent and even-tempered breed is often used as a detector dog at airports and quarantine centres around the world. Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Beagle Reverse Design The coin’s reverse portrays an adult beagle and a puppy in colour. The design includes the silhouettes of an airport, passengers and an aeroplane, as well as a decorative pattern of paw prints. The coin’s reverse also includes the inscriptions WORKING DOGS and BEAGLE - DETECTOR DOG. Tuvalu Legal Tender Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date on the obverse. Extremely Limited Availability No more than 3,000 of these coins will be issued. Presentation Packaging Each coin is housed in presentation packaging accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Includes $1 Donation to the RSPCA By purchasing this coin, you are making a donation of $1 to the RSPCA Australia, which relies on community support to provide care for animals in need.

Silver Content (Troy oz): 1
Monetary Denomination (TVD): 1
Fineness (% purity): 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm): 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 4.00
Designer: Natasha Mahl
Perth Mint Item ID: 11Q62AAA
Issue price: AU$ 105.0, US$ 72.73