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A Western Australian icon, the Quokka, a small kangaroo the size of a cat, holds the honorary title of being the "happiest animal in the world." Mainly because its muzzle has a peculiar shape that makes it look like it is smiling, but also this marsupial is very sociable and has become a star among those who visit Australia. Everyone wants to take a selfie with him, a multitude of celebrities who visit the country end up posting these photos on their social networks, which contributes to his popularity continuing to increase and now he has even made the leap into the world of coin collecting.
The Australian Mint The Perth Mint, seeing the fame achieved by this adorable creature, has decided to issue a coin composed of one ounce of silver dedicated to this celebrity from the animal world.
The coin represents a quokka on a beach with a lighthouse in the background. Standing on its hind legs, the marsupial is eating its favorite diet, leaves. The design includes the QUOKKA inscription, the classic Perth Mint 'P' mint mark, and to further enhance the authenticity of the coin, a discreet security feature has been added in the form of a micro-engraved letter. -laser within the design, only visible through a magnifying glass.
Quokkas are nocturnal, which means that they feed primarily at night. They are herbivores and like to eat the leaves, stems, grass, and bark of many plants. When quokkas eat, they do not chew their food after biting into it. Later they regurgitate it to chew it well and then return it to the stomach, for now, to digest.
The obverse of the coin represents the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the work of Jody Clark, the weight and purity of the silver of the coin, the face value, and the year of issue.
Characteristics
country Australia
Mint The Perth Mint
Year 2020
Face value 1 dollar
Weight 1 troy ounce (31.10 g)
Diameter 40.9 mm
Presentation Capsule
Quality BU
Throw 30,000
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