The 2023 Royal Australian Mint Australian Antarctic Territory – Humpback Whale 1 oz Coloured Silver Proof Coin is a numismatic collectible issued by the Royal Australian Mint. It features an exquisitely detailed coloured proof finish portraying a trio of humpback whales — including adults and a calf — swimming through Antarctic waters. The reverse highlights the whales’ graceful forms against a stylized ocean backdrop, while the obverse bears the memorial effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting her reign and the coin’s year of issue. This release is part of the broader Australian Antarctic Territory series, celebrating Antarctic wildlife and environments.
📌 Key Points
Issuer: Royal Australian Mint (Australia) — official government mint.
Series: Australian Antarctic Territory – Wildlife Edition.
Finish:Coloured Proof — premium quality strike with colour applied at the mint, showcasing the humpback whale motif.
Subject: Humpback whales (two adults and a calf) in a naturalistic underwater scene.
Artwork: Reverse designed to depict realistic marine wildlife; obverse features the memorial effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (Jody Clark).
Collectability: Limited worldwide mintage, designed for collectors rather than bullion investors.
