Australias Antarctic Territory covers nearly 5.9 million square kilometers, making it the largest territorial claim on the continent and accounting for about 42% of Antarctica. In the 2020s, the Perth Mint introduced a coin series highlighting the diverse wildlife found in this icy environment. Among these releases is the 2022 Australian Blue Whale 1.5 oz Silver Coin, now available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Part of the Australian Antarctic Territory Series!
• Celebrates the Blue Whale species!
• Contains 1.5 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $2 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
• On the reverse are two Blue Whales.

Each 2022 Australian Blue Whale 1.5 oz Silver Coin is packaged in a protective plastic flip. The coin is part of a broader series created by the Perth Mint that focuses on the unique marine life inhabiting the vast Antarctic Territory claimed by Australia.

Obverse

The obverse side of the 2022 Australian Blue Whale Silver Coin shows a right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This image, created by Jody Clark in 2015, features the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem. It has been used on Australian coins since 2018. The inscriptions read ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 1 1/2 OZ 9999 AG, 2022, and 2 DOLLARS.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2022 Blue Whale 1.5 oz Silver Coin, youll see an adult Blue Whale swimming alongside a calf. These massive creatures feed almost exclusively on tiny krill, filtering seawater through baleen plates in their mouths. Their calls are powerful and can travel vast distances through the ocean, helping them stay connected across the sea. The inscriptions include BLUE WHALE, AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY, and the P mint mark.

History

First established in 1933, this claim includes major research stations like Casey, Davis, and Mawson, where Australian scientists work on a range of studies. These include research into the behavior and habitats of local species like the Blue Whale. As the largest known animal to have ever lived, the Blue Whale can reach sizes up to 100 feet long and weigh as much as 200 tons. Their hearts are enormouscomparable to small carsand their blood vessels are wide enough for a child to swim through.

Ordering

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