Australia. 1 Dollar 2010 – Deadly and Dangerous – Brown Snake – 1 oz Silver .999 – Colorized

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This 2010 Australian Brown Snake colorized silver coin, 1 oz .999, from The Perth Mint, is a colorproof in the Deadly and Dangerous series with a 5,000 mintage and COA, ideal for adding distinctive wildlife weight to any collection.

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2010 – Australia – Deadly and Dangerous – Brown Snake (Coin #5) – 1 oz Silver – .999 Fine – Colorized
The 2010 “Brown Snake” silver coin is the fifth release in the highly popular Deadly and Dangerous series issued for Australia by The Perth Mint.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this collector edition features a full-color depiction of the Eastern Brown Snake, one of the most venomous land snakes in the world.
Details:
• Country: Australia
• Year: 2010
• Series: Deadly and Dangerous (No. 5)
• Theme: Brown Snake
• Metal: Silver (.999 fine)
• Weight: 1 oz (31.1 g)
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Face value: 1 Dollar
• Quality: Colorized / Prooflike
• Finish: Full-color wildlife design
• Mintage: 5,000 pieces worldwide
• Mint: The Perth Mint
• Packaging: Presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Description:
The reverse presents a highly detailed colorized image of the Brown Snake, coiled in a striking defensive pose with strong contrast and exceptional realism.
The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the denomination, year of issue, metal purity, and legal tender status.
As one of the early releases in the series, the 2010 Brown Snake remains one of the most sought-after and harder-to-find issues, admired for its dramatic design and limited mintage.
Note:
This coin is Prooflike Colorized quality.
Minor contact marks, micro-scratches, or light natural toning (patina) may appear due to the minting and color-application process. These characteristics are normal and do not affect the collectible or aesthetic value of the coin.

Seller's Story

Zonos is a modern numismatic company dedicated to contemporary collectible silver and gold coins. We curate exceptional releases from respected mints across Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania — limited editions, colourised designs, thematic issues, high-relief coins and premium BU strikes. All our items come from trusted partners and official distributors, ensuring authenticity, quality and excellent condition. Our collection includes popular series such as African Wildlife, Lunar Ounce, Nautical Ounce, Niue Pop-Culture, Perth Mint Special Editions and many other modern numismatic favourites. Every coin is carefully inspected, accurately described and professionally packaged so that each purchase is a smooth and enjoyable experience. A note on shipping: To ensure that every item receives the attention and protection it deserves, we prepare and handle each lot individually. Because Catawiki processes every won lot as a separate order, parcels are shipped one by one, rather than combined. This approach allows us to pack each coin securely and minimise any risk during transit — helping us deliver your items safely and in the best possible condition. We truly appreciate your understanding and are always here to help with any questions.

2010 – Australia – Deadly and Dangerous – Brown Snake (Coin #5) – 1 oz Silver – .999 Fine – Colorized
The 2010 “Brown Snake” silver coin is the fifth release in the highly popular Deadly and Dangerous series issued for Australia by The Perth Mint.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this collector edition features a full-color depiction of the Eastern Brown Snake, one of the most venomous land snakes in the world.
Details:
• Country: Australia
• Year: 2010
• Series: Deadly and Dangerous (No. 5)
• Theme: Brown Snake
• Metal: Silver (.999 fine)
• Weight: 1 oz (31.1 g)
• Diameter: 40.6 mm
• Face value: 1 Dollar
• Quality: Colorized / Prooflike
• Finish: Full-color wildlife design
• Mintage: 5,000 pieces worldwide
• Mint: The Perth Mint
• Packaging: Presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Description:
The reverse presents a highly detailed colorized image of the Brown Snake, coiled in a striking defensive pose with strong contrast and exceptional realism.
The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the denomination, year of issue, metal purity, and legal tender status.
As one of the early releases in the series, the 2010 Brown Snake remains one of the most sought-after and harder-to-find issues, admired for its dramatic design and limited mintage.
Note:
This coin is Prooflike Colorized quality.
Minor contact marks, micro-scratches, or light natural toning (patina) may appear due to the minting and color-application process. These characteristics are normal and do not affect the collectible or aesthetic value of the coin.

Seller's Story

Zonos is a modern numismatic company dedicated to contemporary collectible silver and gold coins. We curate exceptional releases from respected mints across Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania — limited editions, colourised designs, thematic issues, high-relief coins and premium BU strikes. All our items come from trusted partners and official distributors, ensuring authenticity, quality and excellent condition. Our collection includes popular series such as African Wildlife, Lunar Ounce, Nautical Ounce, Niue Pop-Culture, Perth Mint Special Editions and many other modern numismatic favourites. Every coin is carefully inspected, accurately described and professionally packaged so that each purchase is a smooth and enjoyable experience. A note on shipping: To ensure that every item receives the attention and protection it deserves, we prepare and handle each lot individually. Because Catawiki processes every won lot as a separate order, parcels are shipped one by one, rather than combined. This approach allows us to pack each coin securely and minimise any risk during transit — helping us deliver your items safely and in the best possible condition. We truly appreciate your understanding and are always here to help with any questions.

Details

Era
After 2000
Country/province
Australia
Year/Period and Variation
2010 – Deadly and Dangerous – Brown Snake – 1 oz Silver .999 – Colorized
Denomination
1 Dollar
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Uncirculated (not released for circulation)
Weight
1 oz
Number of items
1
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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2711
Objects sold
100%
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