Day-3 of me doing the Christmas silver wish list thingie initiative, first started by 
Moving on...
So far the coins we have seen have a stupid high premium. About 500 $ for the Egyptian themed christmas-like globe coin, and 150$ for the one featuring the one and only Optimus prime. Today's piece is in the latter range.
Actually, pieces for today. But more on that later!
So, as I have mentioned in the past I love animal-themed coins. And today's piece(s) is one featuring my favorite... Which is no other than the platypus!
Why the platypus though? Well, it's just so strange! And I happen to love strange! If you are unfamiliar with it, the platypus a mammal..that is just so unmammal like!
Now, I can talk about it all day long but here is the quick rundown. The platypus is one of the still surviving mammals of the Monotremata order, which goes all way back to the ages of dinosaurs. And despite being a mammal, it has a series of traits that are individually super rare in mammals. Yet, it comes with many.
For example...It looks like a bizarre beaver/duck hybrid..And it lays eggs! And it has a venomous sting! And it has the ability of electrolocation, similar to sharks. And a lot more! As I said, I can talk about the platypus all day long, but this post is about silver so I will stop here. Instead, here's a link to wikipedia if you want to learn more about this amazing creature!
Anyways, there are many coins featuring the platypus but my two favorite are the two below:
Not one but two platypuses on this colored beauty 😍 To find this coin just Google "Niue $1 1-oz Silver Australian Platypus Colorized 2022" or something along these lines.
They go for around 100-150 a piece, although there are some more special and expensive versions, like one struck by pure gold... Which is over 3000 $... Damn, the golden one would be an amazing gift 🎁😍 Just saying :p
Ok, now let's move on the other design I love!
Damn! Look how cute this one is 😍
This coin is smaller at 1/2 oz. They were struck in 2013 and to find just Google "2013 Bush Babies II - Platypus 1/2oz".
They go on auctions for around 60-70 $. Still a hefty premium considering the weight!
Ok frens, this is it for today's piece on my wish list. Feel free to gift me any of the two. Or both. Or any platypus themed coin. I'll fucking take it !
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