2023 Creatures of the Deep One Dollar Silver Proof Coin

 Scientists, aboard the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, have explored the deep-sea and ocean abyss, discovering amazing and unique creatures of the deep.

Blob fish (Psychrolutes) are from the Psychrolutidae family, often called fathead sculpins, referring to their large, globular head and ‘floppy’ skin. They inhabit the deep waters of all ocean basins. An iconic deep sea creature, their grumpy, forlorn-looking faces have seen them crowned as the ‘world’s ugliest animal’.

The Royal Australian Mint celebrates these journeys of scientific endeavour, and the wondrous creatures they discovered with this 2023 $1 ‘C’ Mintmark Silver Proof Coin.

• The silver proof coin includes a ‘C’ mintmark and a presentation case
  
  
• Coin’s reverse design depicts the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator and deep tow camera exploring the deep ocean
  
  
• Displayed in a presentation case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  
  
• Limited to only 5,000 silver dollar coins
  
  
• Limts to orders apply