2012 Australia 50c Silver Proof Coin "Surgeonfish"

• Mint: Perth Mint
• Denomination: 50 Cent
• Quality: Proof
• Issue limit: 10,000
• Alloy: 99.9% Fine Silver
• Diameter: 36.60 mm
• Weight: 15.59 grams
• Design: Perth Mint
• Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Yes

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Five new inhabitants of Australia’s underwater wonder world are featured on Australian Sea Life II – The Reef series. The third issue features a spectacularly realistic portrayal of a Surgeonfish. Previous releases have featured the Hawksbill Turtle and the Starfish, while forthcoming issues will show the octopus and manta ray.

The colorful Surgeonfish is found along the coast of Western Australia and throughout the waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland to northern New South Wales. The most distinguishing characteristics of this marine species are its amazing ability to change color and its extremely sharp scutes and fins – hence the name – Surgeonfish.

The coin’s reverse depicts a Surgeonfish in color and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mint mark. Incorporated into the design are the inscriptions AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II – THE REEF – SURGEONFISH. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.