The Southern Right Whale is found in the cool waters of the Southern Hemisphere, traveling between Antarctic feeding grounds and breeding locations off the coasts of South America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. This 2025 2 oz silver coin from the Perth Mint highlights this large whale species from the Antarctic region. Right now, 2025 Australian Southern Right Whale 2 oz Silver Coins are available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Distinctive 2 oz silver coin!
• Contains 2 troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• ears a face value of $2 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• The obverse features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a Southern Right Whale with its tail raised above the surface of the ocean.
• Artwork by Natasha Muhl.

Each 2025 Australian Southern Right Whale 2 oz Silver Coin comes housed in a protective plastic flip. It features reverse artwork by Natasha Muhl, an artist recognized for a range of Perth Mint designs, including contributions to the Lunar Series collection and other popular releases.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2025 Australian Southern Right Whale Silver Coin displays King Charles III in left-profile. This effigy was created by Dan Thorne for Australian coinage and shows His Majesty without a crown. Inscriptions include CHARLES III, AUSTRALIA, and 2 DOLLARS.

Reverse

On the reverse of 2025 Southern Right Whale 2 oz Silver Coins, youll notice a whale descending beneath the water as its tail remains above the surface. Southern Right Whales are known for being approachable and energetic at the surface, with behavior that can include breaching, tail slapping, and sailing with their flukes lifted above the waterline. Inscriptions read SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE, 2025, 2 OZ 9999 SILVER, the P mint mark, and Muhl’s NM initials.

History

The Southern Right Whales name came from the whaling era, when hunters considered it the right whale to target due to its slow swimming near shore, its tendency to float after death, and the useful oil and baleen it provided. These whales can grow to around 18 meters long and weigh roughly 80 tonnes. They stand out for their heavy black bodies, the absence of a dorsal fin, and white callosities on the head that create distinct patterns from one whale to the next.

Ordering

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