Royal Australian Mint 2024 Silver Coin sku-9509116787

This 2024 Royal Australian Mint Silver Dolphin high-relief proof is a sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. It is listed under Collectible Coins and Bullion as sku-9509116787 (UPC 462023612385). The coin contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver, with a worldwide mintage of 1,000.

PCGS encapsulation protects the coin and guarantees its perfect PR-70 condition; its First Day of Issue label identifies it as among the first shipped from the mint. It comes with its original box and a numbered certificate of authenticity. The obverse shows King Charles III, the denomination and year of issue.

The reverse shows two hourglass dolphins, one splashing a fin underwater and the other leaping toward the horizon, along with the metal content and purity. Royal Australian Mint and APMEX partnered on the Dolphin series in gold and silver; the high-relief proof followed a popular bullion release. The mint's domed proof series sold out at the mint.

Dolphins are native to Australian waters and symbolize happiness, power and protection in various cultures. The source describes hourglass dolphins as a relatively small, cold-water species found in Arctic waters, usually near the surface. They are black above and white below, with white side patches, and are often seen in groups of 10-15, bow-riding waves from ships and baleen whales.