The first coin of the series featuring cute and cuddly cubs from a variety of big cat breeds.
The tiger is a large cat native to parts of Asia, India and Russia. Fully grown tigers can weigh in excess of 136 kilograms and measure more than 3 metres in length. Female tigers give birth about once every two years.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Cute Baby Tiger Design
The coin’s reverse features two coloured tiger cubs playing in the grass in front of a ruined fortress. The inscription CUBS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also appear in the design.
Tuvalu Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2016 year-date, and the monetary denomination, on its obverse.
Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of The Cubs – Tiger Cubs 2016 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin.
Presentation Packaging
The coin is presented in a classic display case within an illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Technical Specifications
Silver Content (Troy oz) | 0.50 |
Monetary Denomination (TVD) | 0.50 |
Fineness (% purity) | 99.9 |
Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 15.591 |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 32.60 |
Maximum Thickness (mm) | 3.10 |
Maximum Mintage | 5,000 |
Designer | Tom Vaughan |
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