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Updated on 03/23/2024

1oz. Australian Platinum Platypus Bullion Coin

2011 - 2018

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The Platypus is one of the most unique mammals found in the world.

The Platypus lays eggs, is venomous, has a duck-bill, a beaver tail, and has webbed feet.

The Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is found only in Eastern Australia and lives near rivers and lakes, where they create burrows for shelter and protection.

The 1oz Australian Platinum Platypus is the first platinum bullion coin produced by the Perth Mint since the discontinuation of the Australian Platinum Koala bullion coin in 2000.

The Platinum Platypus bullion coin is produced from 99.95% pure platinum.

Design of the
1oz. Australian Platinum Platypus Bullion Coin

Obverse

The centerpiece on the obverse side of the 1oz Platinum Platypus is the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Inscriptions:

• ELIZABETH II
• AUSTRALIA
• • 100 DOLLARS • 
  
• IRB - designer's initials under the Queen's neck

Obverse Coin Photo provided courtesy of Money Metals Exchange

Reverse

The reverse side of the 1 oz Platinum Platypus bullion coin displays the Australian platypus' in its natural environment, swimming underwater among aquatic plants.

Inscriptions:

• AUSTRALIAN PLATYPUS
• 2012 - Year of issue
  
• 1oz
• 9995 PLATINUM
• P - mint mark of the Perth Mint
• NM - initials of the reverse side's designer, Natasha Muhl
  

The edge of the platinum bullion con is reeded.

Reverse Coin Photo provided courtesy of Money Metals Exchange

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1oz. Australian Platinum Platypus
Coin Information:

Introduction:........2011

IRA approved:......Yes

Grade:.................Uncirculated

Face Value:..........$100 AUD

Silver Content:.....1 Troy oz.

Total Weight:.......31.12 grams

Purity:.................99.95% / .9995

Diameter:............32.60mm

Thickness:...........2.70mm

Mint Mark:...........Yes

Designers:...........Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse)

Edge:..................Reeded

1oz. Australian Platinum Platypus
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Mintage Figures

Year      Mintage

2011.....30,000

2012.....26,580

2013.....2,000

2014.....1,616

2015.....12,420

2016.....6,218

2017.....2,994

2018.....5,251

The Platinum Platypus was discontinued in 2019 and replaced by the Perth Mint's New Platinum Kangaroo bullion coin, seen here.

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