1998 Australia's Endangered Species Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat $10 Silver Proof Coin

1998 Australia's Endangered Species Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat $10 Silver Proof CoinThe northern hairy nosed wombat or yaminon is one of three extant species of Australian marsupials known as wombats. It is one of the rarest land mammals in the world and is critically endangered. Weight 20 grams and is 92. 5% silver.

and most iconic

splashing in a river

Includes a silver coin finished to our finest Proof standard

It has become a cornerstone of national identity in both countries

and commissioned a painting of the intriguing animal by artist George Stubbs

humour and warmth

Reverse: Depicts a sealed gate that has surged from the underground of the Chiwoo Empire

With ultra-high relief

The koala is renowned for its love of eucalyptus trees

Each coin portrays an inspirational design for both Lunar series collectors and everyone proud to mark their allegiance with this social

Each trigram represents one of eight fundamental elements or concepts: heaven/ sky

Dramatic dragon design