2012 $1 AAT Emperor Penguin 1oz Silver Proof

The tallest, heaviest Antarctic penguin species, the Emperor Penguin is known for its distinctive markings and deep-seated parental instincts. The only penguin to breed during the Antarctic winter, Emperor Penguins trek 50-120km over ice to breeding colonies, where the female lays one egg. Upon hatching, the female and male take turns foraging for food in the sea and caring for the chick in the colony.

Capturing the Emperor Penguin's strong parental instincts, this 40.60mm .999 silver 1oz Proof coin depicts an adult tending its chick in full-colour, united with fully struck-up and full-colour designs of Emperor Penguins in the foreground and background respectively. Sure to appeal to anyone enchanted by the world-renowned quality of Perth Mint full-colour coinage, the 2012 $1 AAT Emperor Penguin 1oz Silver Proof is obviously a must-have for those attempting to assemble the complete AAT series.

With seven of the eight previous AAT coins sold out at the Perth Mint, the incentive to immediately guarantee supply of the 9th coin in the series is very strong indeed.

• Struck to Proof quality from 1oz .999 fine silver
• Very exclusive – worldwide mintage just 7,500
• Australian legal tender of $1 – measures 40.60mm
• Housed in an attractive, official Perth Mint case
• Features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity