2013 Bush Baby Wombat Silver Coin Ends Series

A five coin series from the Perth Mint of Australia comes to a close with the new 2013 Bush Baby Wombat Silver Coin.

Each Wombat Silver Coin is struck from one-half ounce of 99.9% pure silver and shows a colored image of a baby wombat. Maximum mintage of the issue is limited to 10,000.

The Perth Mint offers the coin as the final release of its popular Australian Bush Babies II series. Appearing as the inaugural release in July 2012 was the Kookaburra Silver Coin. The Possum Silver Coin followed in October. This year continued the series with the Echidna Silver Coin in January and then the Platypus Silver Coin launch in April.

Rounding out the program of strikes depicting baby creatures from around Australia is this Wombat Silver Coin depicting a colorized baby wombat.

The wombat is a marsupial native to Australia," describes the Perth Mint. "Despite its fearless nature, the wombat has a short-legged muscular frame, which causes him to move slowly. Because of its stature, the wombat is known for taking short cuts. Wombats are generally not seen, but leave ample evidence of their passage. The wombat has a backwards-facing pouch, so that while digging burrows, dirt does not spill over its young."

Bush Baby Wombat Silver Coin Designs and Specifications

The reverse image of the baby wombat was designed by Perth Mint artist Elise Martinson. The creature is surrounded by frosted representations of Australian bush flowers. The likeness of an Australian insect is seen toward the upper right. Inscriptions found on the reverse include "Australian Wombat" and the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mint mark.

Coins of this series are struck as legal tender of Australia under the Australian Currency Act of 1965. The legal tender face value of the coin is 50 cents which is indicated on the obverse with an inscription.

Additional inscriptions include "AUSTRALIA," "1/2 OZ 999 SILVER," "2013" and "ELIZABETH II" which all surround the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Silver Coin Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	.50
Face Value (AUD)	$0.50
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	15.591
Maximum Diameter (mm)	36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	2.30
Maximum Mintage	10,000
Reverse Designer	Elise Martinson
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley

Each silver coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity and a Perth Mint display case within an illustrated shipper. A display case is also available that can house all five coins in the Australian Bush Baby II series.

Pricing of the 2013 Bush Baby Wombat Silver Coin is listed as AUS $54.55, or US $49.72, but is subject to change based on silver market conditions. Those wishing to order it or other Perth Mint silver coins can visit at www.perthmint.com.au. An affiliate link to coins in the series follows:

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