Niue 2019 Red Kangaroo Australia at Night Oz Silver Black Proof in FULL OGP

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SECOND COIN IN THIS POPULAR NEW SERIES—Australia at Night Pure Silver Black Proofs! Get the iconic Red Kangaroo, struck in one troy ounce of pure silver, with a proprietary black treatment to simulate its dark, nocturnal world!
Image the scene: you've made a trip into the Australian outback. You've bivouacked just as the sun has set. As the full moon rises and nocturnal insects chirp, you stake out a small creek. Late at night, or perhaps early in the morning, a large red kangaroo materializes out of the dark and makes its way to the creekside. It leans forward and quietly begins to drink. Behind it, two more adult roos hop along the ridge line in front of the full moon. It's a sight to behold, and a spectacle never to be repeated.
This low mintage, one troy ounce pure silver proof sports a proprietary black treatment to make the kangaroo look like it's been caught in the moonshine of the full moon. We believe that the black treatment may be rhodium plating - but the mint won't confirm! Talk about affordable investments -
the total mintage is just 1,000!
Get in on the ground floor now with this second this new series, Australia at Night!
Australia's Own Red Kangaroo
The Red Kangaroo (
Macropus rufus
) is the largest of all kangaroos, the largest mammal native to Australia, and the largest surviving marsupial. It is found across mainland Australia, avoiding only the more fertile areas in the south, the east coast, and the northern rainforests.
This species is a very large kangaroo with short, red-brown fur, fading to pale buff below and on the limbs. It has long, pointed earlobes and a squared-off muzzle. Females are smaller than males and are blue-gray with a brown tinge, pale gray below, although arid zone females are colored more like males. It has two forelimbs with small claws, two muscular hind-limbs, which are used for jumping, and a strong tail which is often used to create a tripod when standing upright.
The Red Kangaroo lives alone or in small groups called "mobs" (although food shortages can cause them to congregate into larger groups). Each mob is usually made up of two to ten 'roos, but sometimes a mob can consist of up to several hundred. Membership of these groups is very flexible, and males (boomers) are not territorial, fighting only over females (flyers) that come into heat. The largest males are dominant, and control most of the matings.
When male kangaroos fight, they may appear to be "boxing". They usually stand up on their hind limbs and attempt to push their opponent off balance by jabbing him or locking forearms. If the fight escalates, they will begin to kick each other. Using their tail to support their weight, they deliver kicks with their powerful hind legs.
These herbivores' legs work much like a rubber band. Males can leap over 30 feet (9 meters) in one leap! Kangaroos are also adept swimmers, and often flee into waterways if threated by a predator. If pursued into the water, a kangaroo may use its forepaws to hold the predator underwater so as to drown it. The Red Kangaroo is too big to be subject to much non-human predation. They can use their robust legs and clawed feet to defend themselves from attackers with kicks and blows. However, dingoes and eagles will kill and eat joeys. Joeys are thus protected in their mother's pouch.
Obverse
A large, adult red kangaroo stoops to drink in front of the full moon, in its natural habitat. The scene sports a proprietary black treatment to simulate the nighttime, when the nocturnal roo is most active. The legends AUSTRALIA AT NIGHT and KANGAROO denote the theme.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl drop earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Image of the back side of the certificate is for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
Specifications
Country
Niue
Year of Issue
2019
Face Value
One Dollar
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Mintage Limit
1,000
Finish
Proof with Proprietary Black Treatment
Composition
.999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Serrated (milled, reeded)
Artist
Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse)
Certificate
Individually Numbered
The red kangaroo is the largest marsupial surviving on earth today. This unusual creature's distinctive style of movement, hopping on its hind legs whilst using its large, muscular tail for balance, makes it one of the very few animals which is unable to move backwards easily. An unofficial symbol of Australia, the kangaroo features on the Australian coat of arms alongside the emu.
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