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2021 Australia Shark in the Stars Beizam 1/2 oz Silver Coin NGC MS 69

$79.95

Item specifics
Year of Issue:2021
Issuing Country:Australia
Denomination:$1
Weight:1/2 oz
Composition:.999 Silver
Finish:BU, Colorized
Mintage:5,000
Certification:NGC
Grade:MS 69
Diameter:35.89mm
Packaging:Display Box w/COA

Why purchase this 1/2 oz. Colorized Silver 2021 The Shark in the Stars bullion coin?

The Royal Australian Mint’s Star Dreaming series is a celebration of southern constellations and their significance to ancient cultures. The third and final release of the series is a tribute to the constellation Beizam, the Shark in the Stars. For thousands of years, the position of Beizam has been a guide to the Torres Strait Islanders, for planting time and seasonal storms.

  • This 2021 The Shark in the Stars bullion coin contains 1/2 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
  • The 35.89 mm diameter coin is selectively colorized.
  • The coin will arrive in its original Mint package.
  • The coin is part of a 5,000 piece limited mintage.

Sensational Symbolic Design

Obverse: The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA 2021” and “1 DOLLAR.” The Queen’s portrait is the work of artist Jody Clark, a sculptor for The Royal Mint of Great Britain since 2012.

Reverse: The Shark constellation is depicted in the night sky on the reverse. A graphic timeline curves below, illustrating the seasons of rain, planting and crop growth. Inscribed “THE SHARK IN THE STARS” and “1/2 OZ .999 AG.”

Spectacular Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

This 2021 The Shark in the Stars 1/2 oz. Colorized Silver bullion coin from the Royal Australian Mint’s Star Dreaming series is deemed to be in Brilliant Uncirculated (GEM BU) condition, featuring a sharp strike, beautifully finished surfaces and exceptional eye appeal. The coin is encapsulated and presented in a classic-style display case with a Certificate of Authenticity, and housed in a brightly colored box adorned with elements of the coin’s design.