Tuvalu 2011 Wildlife in Need Orangutang $1 Pure Silver Dollar Proof with Color

Description: A mother organgutang, among the most intelligent and endangered of all primates, in full color and struck in pure silver with a mintage of only 5,000! In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment! SOLD OUT at the Perth Mint! Talisman Coins and the Perth Mint are excited to announce the second release in the exciting new Wildlife in Need series, the Orangutang! This program shines a light on five critically endangered species on the brink of extinction. Following hot on the heels of the incredibly popular Working Dogs program, this extremely low mintage series (only 5,000 per animal!) focuses on large, well-known creatures. Unfortunately, all are in danger of complete extermination within the next 50 years if something isn't done to protect wildlife and stop the destruction of their natural habitats. Between the extremely popular animal theme, beautiful design and extremely low mintage limit, heed our advice - get one (or more) of these colorful, one ounce, pure silver dollars while you can! The "Man in the Forest" of Borneo and Sumatra The orangutang (also spelled "orangutan") is the only exclusively Asian genus of extant great ape. The largest living arboreal animals, they have proportionally longer arms than the other, more terrestrial, great apes. They are among the most intelligent primates and use a variety of sophisticated tools, also making sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. Their hair is typically reddish-brown, instead of the brown or black hair typical of other great apes. The orangutan has a large head with a prominent mouth area. Adult males have large cheek flaps (which get larger as the ape ages), which show their dominance over other males and their readiness to mate. The age of maturity for females is approximately twelve years. On average, orangutans may live about 35 years in the wild, and up to 60 years in captivity (though it is unknown what the typical lifespan of the orangutang in the wild is). Native to Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are currently found only in rainforests on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, though fossils have been found in Java, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Vietnam and mainland China. There are only two surviving species, both of which are endangered: the Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) and the critically endangered Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii). The subfamily Ponginae also includes the extinct genera Gigantopithecus and Sivapithecus. The word "orangutan" comes from the Malay words "orang" (man) and "(h)utan" (forest); hence, "man of the forest". The Orangutang Mother and Baby Silver Proof is the second in the new and exciting Wildlife in Need Series, to be released by the Perth Mint. Coins commemorating the following endangered species are planned: Giant Panda Bear Orangutang Polar Bear Black Rhinoceros Siberian Tiger + Five Coin Display Box Please see the presentation lower on this page for more information about Tuvalu and its association with Australia. Technology Note The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. Obverse A full color portrait of a mother orangutang and her baby, sitting in a tree in front of a panorama of their forest jungle home. The hands supporting these endangered animals symbolize the human support that will be necessary for them to survive. The legends WILDLIFE IN NEED - ORANGUTAN denote the theme, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. Reverse Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II and denomination also appear. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a black leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications Country Tuvalu Mint Perth Mint of Australia Year of Issue 2011 Face Value One Dollar Weight 31.135 g Diameter 40.60 mm Gauge (Thickness) 4.00 mm Mintage Limit 5,000 Finish Proof with Color Composition .999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Reeded (milled, serrated) Artist Perth Mint Engravers (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse) Certificate Individually Numbered The Island Nation of Tuvalu Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean midway between Hawaii and Australia. Its nearest neighbors are Kiribati, Samoa and Fiji. It is comprised of four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 11,992 makes it the third-least populated independent country in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. It is also the second-smallest member by population of the United Nations. In terms of physical land size, at just 10 square miles Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City, Monaco and Nauru. The first inhabitants of Tuvalu were Polynesian people, who arrived about 3000 years go. The islands came under Great Britain's sphere of influence in the late 19th century. The Ellice Islands were administered by Britain as part of a protectorate from 1892 to 1916 and as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony from 1916 to 1974. In 1974 the Ellice Islanders voted for separate British dependency status as Tuvalu, separating from the Gilbert Islands which became Kiribati upon independence. Tuvalu became fully independent within The Commonwealth in 1978. with Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Because Tuvalu has few natural resources it has been dependent in recent years upon aid from larger, more developed nations, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Perth Mint of Australia is officially commissioned by the government of Tuvalu to produce legal tender coinage for the island nation.\ Talisman World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 25 years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors and wholesalers in the world. ANA Life Member. Copyright © 2017 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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