2016-01-02 Sat

Did you know that in 2006 the Perth Mint of Australia issued a spider coin?

The Red back Spider, which is a venomous species of spiders indigenous to Australia, is depicted on a pure silver proof coin struck by the Perth Mint Australia. The Perth Mint Red Back Spider from the Deadly & Dangerous coin series is a 29 g (1oz) Proof coin released as the first in the series.

Only a 5000 issues of this red and black coloured coins were issued in 2006. Later a 2000 mintage issues were struck especially for the Russian market. The coins were sold as high as $ 1000 to $ 1500 for one coin.

Coin Description :

Original Coin

Quality : Proof

Year of Issue : 2006

Metal & Purity : 29 g, .999 silver

Denomination : TVD 1


Russian Issue

Quality : Proof

Year of Issue : 2011

Metal & Purity : 29 g, .999 silver

Denomination : TVD 1