April 26, 2024
2022 Beauty Rich & Rare Great Barrier Reef Colored Proof Domed $5 1 oz Coin
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The first issue of the new Series Beauty, Rich & Rare was struck by the Royal Australian Mint from one ounce of 99.9% silver in proof quality and is dedicated to the Great Barrier Reef . The convex side of the domed coin features a partially colored depiction of the maritime natural wonder. A colorful school of fish stretching across the motive is surrounded by other inhabitants of the coral reef. The inscriptions "GREAT BARRIER REEF", "2022 BEAUTY, RICH & RARE" and the denomination "$5" complete the design. The domed shape of the silver coin adds depth to the design, creating a particularly realistic effect. The reverse shows another depiction of the reef, the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the weight and the inscription "AUSTRALIA".Covering a length of over 2000 kilometers and an area of 347,000 square kilometers, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef ecosystem on Earth. The famous landmark of the Red Continent is located along the northeast coast of Australia and is composed of nearly 3,000 individual reefs. Due to its impressive size, it is visible to the naked eye from space. The fragile ecosystem is home to about 1,600 species of fish, 1,500 species of sponges, 5,000 species of mollusks, 800 species of starfish and echinoderms, 500 species of kelp and more than 200 species of birds. The Great Barrier Reef
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