BOX JELLYFISH Deadly Dangerous Silver Coin Tuvalu 2011

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BOX JELLYFISH Australia Deadly Dangerous Silver Coin 1$ Tuvalu 2011 BOX JELLYFISH Deadly & Dangerous LATEST RELEASE OF THE MOST REQUESTED SERIES A dramatic addition to one of the most sought after series in numismatics, the latest issue in the Australian Deadly and Dangerous Series has just been launched! A typically stunning example of the peerless full-colour minting techniques of The Perth Mint, this outstanding new legal tender collector coin honours one of Australia’s most dangerous creatures – the Box Jellyfish.The coin’s reverse depicts a Box Jellyfish against a coloured background of coral reef and tropical fish. The inscription AUSTRALIA’S BOX JELLYFISH is included in the design. Issued as legal tender of Tuvalu, the coin depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the monetary denomination. Each coin is housed in a high-gloss timber presentation case and shipper emblazoned with the warning ‘DANGER’. BACKGROUND AND HISTORY Box Jellyfish The Indo-Pacific or Australian box jellyfish (Chironex Fleckeri) is claimed to be the most venomous marine animal known to mankind and its sting is often fatal.This extremely poisonous marine stinger frequents Australia's northern oceans all year round.The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or read more