2011 Platypus Dreaming Rectangular Silver Coin

2011 Platypus Silver Coin

The iconic Australian Platypus is featured on a new rectangular 99.9% pure silver coin from the Perth Mint. Western Australian Indigenous artist Darryl Bellotti designed the reverse of the coin, which features the platypus. The Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark appears at the top left corner of the coin. The obverse carries the portrait of [...]

2011 Platypus Dreaming Rectangular Gold Coins

2011 Platypus Dreaming Gold Coin

The 2011 Platypus Dreaming Gold Coins are struck in 99.99% pure gold and feature an unusual rectangular shape. The reverse design of each coin features aboriginal art by Darryl Bellotti, a Western Australian Indigenous artist of both Yamatji and Nyoongar descent. The platypus is depicted, which is regarded as a very special animal in traditional [...]